Yes. Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements can be highly effective in streamlining the divorce process. By clearly outlining each party’s rights and obligations in advance, these agreements can reduce disputes over key issues like property division and spousal support. As a result, they often save time, lower legal costs, and lead to a smoother, more efficient divorce resolution.

Yes, divorce can impact immigration status, especially if your residency is dependent on your spouse. While a person with a two-year conditional green card may still apply for a ten-year card after divorce, they must provide stronger evidence the marriage was genuine. If the application is denied, removal proceedings may be initiated. It’s important to seek legal advice in these cases.

Child custody decisions are based on the best interests of the child, including many factors like parental ability, child’s wishes, and the home environment.

The Judge will look at many things to figure out what would be in the best interest of the child, such as:

• which parent has been the main care giver/nurturer of the child
• the parenting skills of each parent, their strengths and weaknesses and their ability to provide for the child's special needs, if any
• the mental and physical health of the parents
• whether there has been domestic violence in the family
• work schedules and child care plans of each parent
• the child's relationships with brothers, sisters, and members of the rest of the family
• what the child wants, depending on the age of the child
• each parent's ability to cooperate with the other parent and to encourage a relationship with the other parent, when it is safe to do so