When family law and immigration overlap
A divorce or a custody dispute can affect a pending petition or someone's eligibility for an immigration benefit. And an immigration case can shape what makes sense in family court. Seeing both at once helps you avoid steps that create problems later.
Questions we can help you think through
- How a divorce may affect status based on marriage
- How a family court finding may affect an immigration case
- Family-related immigration options and next steps
- Protections that may be available to survivors of abuse or certain crimes
- Timing family court filings around an immigration process
If your matter needs a lawyer who focuses only on immigration, we will tell you honestly and help you find one.
Common questions
Should I talk to a lawyer before filing for divorce if I am not a citizen?
Yes. If you or your spouse is not a U.S. citizen, it is worth getting advice before filing, because the timing and content of family court filings can matter for immigration.
Is information I share kept confidential?
Once we have confirmed there is no conflict of interest and you become a client, what you tell us is protected by attorney-client confidentiality. Until then, please share only the basics through the website form.
