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Immigration and Same-Sex Marriage

Last week, North Carolina followed suit with several other states in passing a state constitutional amendment defining marriage as between one man and one woman (and also foreclosing the option of civil unions and domestic partnerships for both same and opposite sex couples in North Carolina). There are, however, several states that do permit same […]

Out of the Shadows: Rights of Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence and Other Types of Crime

Immigrant victims of domestic violence, like other victims of violence, have many complex legal concerns which may keep them from reporting violence. In cases of victims who either do not possess legal status in this country, or those whose immigration status is dependent upon their relationship to their abusive spouse or relative, this reluctance to […]

Utah Legislature Eyes Potential Changes to Custody Factors and Visitation Schedule

At the beginning of this legislative session, several members of the Utah House introduced HB0107, a bill that, if passed, would substantially change the way child custody is determined by the courts, and the way domestic relations attorneys litigate custody and parent-time issues in divorce or separate maintenance actions. Additionally, the bill would change the […]

Common Types of Adoption Scams and How to Legally Protect Yourself

Each year, over one million Americans begin the adoption process. It is long and arduous, often consisting of wait lists and uncertainty. Sometimes, it can even involve fraud. Adoption scams are more commonplace than most people realize. When proper legal courses aren’t followed, prospective parents and birth families alike can find themselves vulnerable to adoption […]

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