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Children’s Rights
Children's rights issues arise in many contexts, from their right to representation in abuse and neglect cases to their rights when charged with violating the law. Family law lawyers must advocate for the best interests of the child, which can mean arguing for removal from the home to safeguard the child from harmful circumstances, or arguing for remaining in the home for rehabilitative purposes rather than removal for purposes of punishment. Children's rights encompass as broad a spectrum as those of adults, but are perhaps even more complicated because children are less able to advocate for their own interests.
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Marrying a Foreign National
If you are planning to marry someone who is a citizen of another country and you intend to live in the United States, there are different ways that you can handle the immigration process. You can get a fiancé visa and bring your fiancé to the US for the express purpose of the wedding ceremony (and then to stay permanently), or you can marry abroad or in the US (if your fiancé is here on another visa type), and then file an immigrant petition. There are important things to know about each process and to keep in mind as you decide what works for you.
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What is a Premarital Agreement?
A premarital agreement is a contract entered into, by a prospective husband and wife, before marriage. This agreement generally lays out rights to property, finances and other assets of both parties. This type of agreement may also specify each individual’s rights in the case of a separation or divorce, equitable distribution, alimony, palimony and any attorney fees or costs. It is also possible for a premarital (prenuptial) agreement to contain a provision releasing the rights of one party, or specifying inheritance rights, in the event that something takes place in the future, such as divorce or death. After the premarital agreement has been made and the couple has been married, the provisions in the agreement may be altered or cancelled by the written agreement of both parties.
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What is a Green Card?
Foreign nationals who become "permanent residents" are given cards called "Alien Registration Receipt Cards," otherwise known as "green cards." Green cards give you the right to work and permanently reside in the United States. Foreign nationals who may be eligible to obtain a green card include:
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