What Happens If You Divorce After Obtaining Your Green Card?
Divorce is rarely simple, especially when a person’s immigration status is at risk. For green card holders in Arizona who married a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, the end of a marriage raises serious questions: Can a green card be revoked upon divorce? Will USCIS assume fraud? Can you still apply for citizenship? Lincoln
Can a Disabled Parent Maintain Their Parental Rights in a Divorce Case?
It goes without saying that Arizona parents going through divorce face emotional and often contentious questions about parenting following the end of their marriage. When one of the parents has a disability, these questions can become even more complex. Can a disabled parent maintain parental rights? And how does the process work? The team at
How Does Domestic Violence Affect a Divorce Case?
Divorce is always a challenging process, and when domestic violence is a factor, a person going through it needs a heightened level of legal assistance. In Arizona, courts treat domestic violence very seriously, especially when making decisions about child custody, alimony, property division, and legal protections for victims. This post will address the complex question,
What Happens to Intellectual Property in a Divorce?
Almost everyone knows that divorcing couples must divide up real estate, bank accounts, and retirement funds, or have the court do it for them. Less thought is given to handling the division of intellectual property in divorce. Intellectual property (IP) may include valuable assets like patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets and is much harder
What You Need To Know About Divorce Involving Special Needs Children
Divorce can be one of life’s most emotionally and legally complex experiences. When divorcing parents have a child with special needs, the process requires even greater care. Your child’s continued care, education, and emotional well-being depend on thoughtful planning and experienced legal guidance. As leading divorce attorneys in Goodyear, Arizona, Lincoln & Wenk supports parents navigating
How To Identify Sneaky Tactics During a Divorce
Between eight and 15% of divorces in the U.S. fall into the “high-conflict” category, according to Joan Kelly. High conflict refers to the anger and hostility involved. These couples spend an average of two to three years arguing these cases in court. If you suspect your upcoming divorce might take a contentious turn, having one
Understanding the Effects of Divorce on Mental Health
What’s the connection between divorce and mental health issues? With Arizona’s relatively low divorce rate compared to many other states, local couples may not have thought about this much. The CDC reports that only 2.3 divorces are recorded for every 1,000 residents, suggesting many Arizonans won’t ever have to worry about calling a divorce attorney in
The Legal Challenges of Dividing Cryptocurrency in a Divorce
Just a few short decades ago, divorcing couples only had to worry about dividing assets such as marital homes, cars, and bank accounts. With the introduction of cryptocurrency, splitting assets in a divorce has become a whole new ball game. That’s because crypto is fully digital, anonymous, and easy to hide. If you’re separating from
Does Divorce Invalidate a Will? What You Need To Know
Divorce is a significant event that involves multiple changes not just to our personal lives but also to our legal standing with the people we want to provide for and protect after death. Amid the multiple issues we work through during the divorce process, it’s easy to overlook the importance of updating or creating an
The Legal Differences Between Guardianship Vs. Adoption Explained
Maybe you’re thinking of adopting a child or taking guardianship of one. Perhaps you’ve remarried and would like to adopt your spouse’s child or have a family member who can no longer care for their child, for whom you’d like to step in and meet the need. If so, take note that guardianship and adoption