Protecting Your Family And Future
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Aug 12, 2019 | Divorce
In Illinois, spouses choose to divorce for many different reasons. While there might be some feelings of shame during the separation process, choosing to end a marriage can be a self-protective measure that should not be stigmatized. According to a study that was...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Aug 7, 2019 | Divorce
Some people in Illinois who are going through a divorce might also be getting custody of the children and want to keep the family home to lessen the upheaval they feel. Others may simply want to keep the house because they are attached it. Whatever the reason, the...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jul 26, 2019 | Immigration
Amid a controversy regarding tweets posted by President Donald Trump, the White House quietly released a 620-page immigration bill that already has support from several Republican senators.The bill, which was co-authored by Jared Kushner, supposedly outlines many...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jul 23, 2019 | Immigration
It's common for entertainers and artists from other countries to come to Illinois to perform. Given the current climate regarding immigration, there can be confusion as to how those who are entering the United States as performers will be treated. Adhering to the law...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jul 23, 2019 | Immigration
Those who are born in Illinois or any other state to a foreign diplomat may be entitled to receive a green card. A diplomat can be an ambassador, counselor or any other individual who has diplomatic status with the United Nations. Furthermore, children of diplomats...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jul 12, 2019 | Immigration
Religious workers in Illinois, including ministers, may be eligible to apply for a specific type of employment-based visa. Called an EB-4, or employment-based fourth-preference visa, this option can enable religious workers to immigrate to the U.S. or adjust their...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jul 9, 2019 | Child Support
Even though your marriage did not succeed, you always put the interests of your children first. If you are going through a divorce, you likely want to be certain your kids continue to have the financial resources they need to thrive. You should not, however, pay more...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jul 1, 2019 | Immigration
Getting married or divorced may change the wait time for a green card for some Illinois people. This was the case for one man whose mother, a U.S. citizen from the Philippines, had filed an immigrant petition for him in 2005 when he was unmarried. As the unmarried...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jun 26, 2019 | Immigration
The Supreme Court has ruled that undocumented immigrants in Illinois and around the country cannot be deported for possessing a gun if they were not aware of their illegal status. The 7-2 decision, which was handed down on June 21, was made in the case of an Emirati...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jun 26, 2019 | Immigration
When people in Illinois talk about getting a "green card" in connection with immigration, they are referring to the process of obtaining permission to live in the United States as a permanent resident. This can be a complex process that differs greatly depending on a...
