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Family unification is an important principle governing immigration policy. First, the family-based immigration category allows U.S. citizens and (LPRs) to bring certain family members to the United States. LPR means Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs). Family-based immigrants are admitted either as immediate relatives of U.S. citizens or through the family preference system. Prospective immigrants under the immediate relatives’ category must meet standard eligibility criteria, and petitioners must meet certain age and financial requirements. Immediate relatives are: spouses of U.S. citizens; unmarried minor children of U.S. citizens (under 21-years-old); and parents of U.S. citizens (petitioner must be at least 21-years-old to petition for a parent). Also, a…Read More

Paternity What is paternity? Paternity means the “legal” father of a child. The topic of paternity generally comes up where two parents are not married to each other. Therefore, the alleged father of the child must establish paternity in order for him to be viewed as the legal father of the child in a court. Sometimes, parents assume that since they are the biological father, they have rights to the child. In a suit affecting parent-child relationship (SAPCR), establish paternity. How To Establish Paternity In Texas A mother has legal rights to her child because she birth the child. There is no…Read More

First, congratulations to the United States’ newly elected 46th president, Joseph ‘Joe’ R. Biden! On his first day in office, President Biden announced his plans to send a bold immigration bill to Congress in few weeks. This is exciting because the new administration is open to welcoming immigrants. Also, the Biden administration is ready to create a path to citizenship for millions of illegal immigrants in the United States. Three Major Changes to Immigration Laws You Should Know. 1. An eight-year pathway to citizenship for all 11 million undocumented immigrants. One of the proposed bills will provide a 5 year…Read More

A parent is obligated to financially support his or her child. Whether the parents of a child are married or not, they must support the child. Therefore, your immigration status does not bar (stop) the collection of child support. Undocumented Parent (Status) If the parents of a child are separated, the parent with whom the child lives can pursue child support. Even if she is undocumented, she may ask a judge to order child support. So, the status of a parent as ‘undocumented’ does not affect his financial obligation. Neither does it stop a parent from receiving support. A court…Read More

How Can I Collect The Cost Of Baby Delivery And Medical Expenses From My Baby’s Father? For married couples, a baby born into a marriage is presumed as the child of the married couples. For unmarried couples, Texas law does not recognize the biological father as the legal father. Therefore, you must establish paternity before trying to collect cost of birth and medical expenses. There are ways to file such suit. You may start with a suit to establish paternity (AOP – Acknowledgment of Paternity). An easier and less costly alternative is to place the biological father’s name on the…Read More

There are Five major issues in Texas Divorce. Custody Child Support Spousal Support Property Issues (including business) Mental Health Child Custody And Child Support If you have a child under the age of 18 or has not graduated from high school, create a parenting plan with the following information. Conservatorship: how the parents will share decision-making rights relating to their children. Possession and Access: how the parents will share the children’s time. Child Support: how the parents will financially and medically support the child. Other issues include, but are not limited to: Passport provisions and provisions for international travel. Long-distance…Read More

The court may order one or both parents to support a child. Obligor is the parent that the court orders to make payment towards the support of the child. On the other hand, the obligee is the parent that has exclusive right to receive payment of support. According to Texas Family Code 154.006, unless there is an agreement in writing, child support terminates (ends) on: the marriage of the child; removal of the child’s disabilities for general purposes also known as emancipation. the child dies; child is 18 years old or older or until graduation from high school, whichever occurs later; A court order…Read More

How To File An Emergency Temporary Custody A grandparent’s rights in Texas. There are ways that a grandparent can get legal possession of her grandchild, especially when the parents have disregard care. Also, in a situation where the child is in a harmful environment, a grandparent may request temporary custody. If you need an emergency temporary custody in Texas, talk to a family attorney. Here are some steps you may take to get access and custody of your grandchildren. This is for informational purposes only. Note that the following information is a general overview to help you stay informed about filing a motion…Read More

Steps To Emancipation Or Removal Of Minority Disability Chapter 31, Subtitle A of the Texas Family Code goes in depth on the Limitations of Minority. How can a minor remove his or her disabilities as a minor? Disabilities in this chapter is not referring to handicap. It is the inability or limited ability to make certain decisions, including education and medical. A Minor Can Become Independent By Following These Steps: Petitioning the court for removal of disabilities of minority Marriage (with court order). Joining the U.S. Army, Navy Officers, etc. Simply waiting until the age of emancipation (18 years old).…Read More

Protective Order Versus Restraining Order A Protective Order and Restraining Order have common purpose: to keep a person from hurting or harming you or performing certain acts. Also, both orders are signed by a Judge/Court. However, these two Orders have differences. They differ in purposes, length of time, and the consequences of violation. See below for the differences between these two orders. Protective Order Specifically prohibits family violence – threats of immediate harm or injuries, assaults, harassment, etc. There must be a finding family violence to be an issue (meet the 2 elements: violence has occurred and will likely occur…Read More