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Divorce + Imigration Laws - potential implications on a green card - alien statu

I've been married for 4 years, we have a 3 year old daughter (american born). My husband is from Kansas City, and I am originally from Brazil. I have never been in this country illegally. In fact, when we got married I was under a work visa. 2 years after we wed, I got my green card. It ''expires'' August, 8 2004, when I assume I would be eligible for citizenship application. But, my husband wants to get divorce. He wants to do it right now, because ''after August I will have power since I wont need the green card anymore''. Hence, he wants me to agree to his terms: - half custody; - no child support; - leave the house and other assets untouched (100% his possessions). He has told me more than once that I have to start looking for a place to live, and since we will have half custody, I wont need child support, or alimony. He makes over 100k per year. I make 24k (which can be even less acording to sales perfomance). Today a mediator, who has been speaking with him for 6 weeks, called me to set up an appointment. He said if I dont agree with his terms, he wont provide immigration with required information to suport my stay in this country. I also understand that Massachussets is a ''no-fault'' state, what does it mean? What should I do?


Asked on 4/01/04, 4:12 pm

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Len Foy NH Residential Title & Escrow

Re: Divorce + Imigration Laws - potential implications on a green card - alien s

Hi -

My name is Len Foy and I am an attorney with the Law Offices of Gould & Gould, we have offices in Londonderry NH and Methuen Mass. I practice law in both New Hampshire & Massachusetts.

Your inquiry involves many complex matters, and I'd be happy to offer you a free attorney consultation to help sort through the issues. You can contact our office at (603) 434-3437, just ask for me, Len Foy, and if I'm not in the office you can leave me a voicemail message. Otherwise you can reach me on my cellular phone at (603) 978-0421.

Regards and Good Luck -

Len Foy

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Answered on 4/02/04, 10:20 am


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