“If we believe tomorrow will be better, we can bear a hardship today” – Thich Nhat Hanh It is never easy when a marriage or significant relationship ends. Whatever the reason for the split—and whether you wanted it or not, going through a separation or divorce can be very difficult. But there are things you
While the state government of Michigan attempts to handle a massive response to the water crisis in Flint, handing out water bottles and filters to residents affected by lead-contaminated tap water, undocumented residents feel left out. Undocumented immigrants face a daily fear of deportation, one they claim is worth the risk to raise their children
It may not be as romantic as selecting a wedding gown and cake tasting, but prenups are an important step in planning for your marriage. Prenups are seeing a surge in popularity, particularly among millennials. For many years, prenups have been largely used for trust fund babies or millionaire moguls, but are becoming more common
On Tuesday, January 19th, the Supreme Court announced that it would consider whether President Obama exceeded his powers in trying to shield millions of illegal immigrants from deportation. A positive ruling from the justices would provide Obama his last chance before leaving office to protect as many as 3.7 million undocumented parents of U.S.
On September 25, 2015, Andrew Cuomo signed into effect a new law that amends the Domestic Relations in New York State. This new bill will change the way pre- and post-judgment maintenance payments will be calculated when spouses divorce in New York. Divorce is a very difficult time in a person’s life. It is difficult
When one hears the word “prenup,” the image of an affluent mogul and a youthful swimsuit model comes to mind. However, a prenuptial agreement should be given due consideration by ALL couples (regardless of income level) before they walk down the aisle! The reality today is that an abundance of marriages result in divorce, and
In this New Year, take the opportunity to reinvent your life: make some strong, productive resolutions that will put you on the path to happiness and success this year. New Year’s resolutions can be an effective tool towards moving forward during your divorce – and there’s no better time to start than in January
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has filed a lawsuit against Indiana Governor Michael Pence on behalf of Exodus Refugee Immigration, the non-profit that planned to help the Syrian family of three resettle in Indiana. ACLU claims that Mr. Pence violated the Equal Protection Clause of the United States Constitution and Title VI of the
In order to be eligible to have a removal cancelled under section 240A(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), you must establish in a hearing before an Immigration Judge that: A: Prior to the service of the Notice to Appear, you have maintained continuous physical presence in the United States for 10 years
Immigration lawyers in the United States serve a noble purpose. They help people start new lives in a land filled with opportunities that are non existent in their old country. Despite all the benefits, many of these people feel a tremendous culture shock and the feeling of isolation can be terrifying. If you are also
Offensive Stereotypes Abound in Brighton Beach Reality Show Like ‘Jersey,’ Only Worse: The cast of ‘Russian Dolls’ struts their stuff during a talk show appearance. By Inna Vernikov Watching television is not high on my list of things to do these days. As a second-year law student, there really isn’t much leisure time. But I
Inna Vernikov, left; Penelope Cruz, right / Courtesy of the author; Instagram Inna Vernikov, left; Penelope Cruz, right / Courtesy of the author; Instagram Dear Penelope, You are a remarkable actress and a strikingly beautiful model. I have been following your successful career for years. Your performance in “Vicky Cristina Barcelona” was an inspiring work
