CA2852 On the Border: The Interplay Between Family Law and Immigration

Noncitizen know-how

Roughly five percent of Wisconsin residents are immigrants, and more than six percent are native-born U.S. citizens with at least one immigrant parent.1That’s well over half a million people who could be affected by the crossover between family and immigration law.

Whether you’re an immigration lawyer or family law attorney, On the Border: The Interplay Between Family Law and Immigration shows you how to help noncitizens going through divorce, separation, and other family law situations.

Sharpen your edge

Equip yourself to protect the rights of noncitizens and their families, starting with an overview of common immigration statuses. Then dive into divorce as you discover answers to questions such as:

• How is immigration status impacted by legal separation or divorce proceedings?
• What effects can divorce or child custody cases have on the immigration process?
• Why is the timing of a legal separation or divorce so important?
• How can you fast-track or delay a divorce action to prevent immigration obstacles?

When children are involved

Understand key child custody concerns for noncitizens and how to approach custody disputes. Find tactics for preserving parental rights when one spouse wishes to return to their country of origin.

In addition, examine:

• Best practices for discovery
• Documents immigration and family lawyers need for their respective representation
• Sample discovery requests when one or both parties is a noncitizen