Topic: Family Law
Materials and best practices when working with family law cases for immigrants.
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[vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet] Texas Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel) (+)
Texas Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel)
[pdf] Tennessee Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (pdf) (+)
[vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet] Tennessee Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel) (+)
Tennessee Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel)
[pdf] South Dakota Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (pdf) (+)
[vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet] South Dakota Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel) (+)
South Dakota Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel)
[pdf] South Carolina Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (pdf) (+)
[vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet] South Carolina Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel) (+)
South Carolina Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel)
[pdf] Rhode Island Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (pdf) (+)
[vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet] Rhode Island Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel) (+)
Rhode Island Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel)
[vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet] Pennsylvania Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel) (+)
Pennsylvania Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel)
[pdf] Oregon Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (pdf) (+)
[pdf] Oklahoma Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (pdf) (+)
[vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet] Oklahoma Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel) (+)
Oklahoma Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel)
[pdf] Ohio Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (pdf) (+)
[vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet] Ohio Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel) (+)
Ohio Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel)
[pdf] New York Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (pdf) (+)
[vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet] New York Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel) (+)
New York Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel)
[pdf] Nevada Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (pdf) (+)
[vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet] Nevada Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel) (+)
Nevada Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel)
[pdf] New Mexico Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (pdf) (+)
[vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet] New Mexico Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel) (+)
New Mexico Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel)
[pdf] New Jersey Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (pdf) (+)
[vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet] New Jersey Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel) (+)
New Jersey Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel)
[pdf] New Hampshire Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (pdf) (+)
[vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet] New Hampshire Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel) (+)
New Hampshire Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel)
[pdf] Nebraska Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (pdf) (+)
[vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet] Nebraska Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel) (+)
Nebraska Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel)
[pdf] North Dakota Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (pdf) (+)
[vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet] North Dakota Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel) (+)
North Dakota Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel)
[pdf] North Carolina Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (pdf) (+)
[vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet] North Carolina Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel) (+)
North Carolina Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel)
[vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet] Montana Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel) (+)
Montana Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel)
[pdf] Montana Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (pdf) (+)
[vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet] Mississippi Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel) (+)
Mississippi Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel)
[pdf] Mississippi Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (pdf) (+)
[vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet] Missouri Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel) (+)
Missouri Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel)
[pdf] Missouri Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (pdf) (+)
[vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet] Minnesota Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel) (+)
Minnesota Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel)
[pdf] Minnesota Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (pdf) (+)
[vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet] Michigan Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel) (+)
Michigan Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel)
[pdf] Michigan Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (pdf) (+)
[vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet] Maine Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel) (+)
Maine Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel)
[pdf] Maine Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (pdf) (+)
[vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet] Maryland Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel) (+)
Maryland Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel)
[pdf] Maryland Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (pdf) (+)
[vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet] Massachussetts Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel) (+)
Massachussetts Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel)
[pdf] Massachussetts Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (pdf) (+)
[vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet] Louisiana Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel) (+)
Louisiana Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel)
[pdf] Louisiana Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (pdf) (+)
[vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet] Kentucky Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel) (+)
Kentucky Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel)
[pdf] Kentucky Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (pdf) (+)
[vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet] Kansas Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel) (+)
Kansas Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel)
[pdf] Kansas Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (pdf) (+)
[vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet] Indiana Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel) (+)
Indiana Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel)
[pdf] Indiana Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (pdf) (+)
[vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet] Illinois Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel) (+)
Illinois Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel)
[pdf] Illinois Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (pdf) (+)
[vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet] Idaho Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel) (+)
Idaho Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel)
[pdf] Idaho Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (pdf) (+)
[vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet] Iowa Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel) (+)
Iowa Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel)
[pdf] Iowa Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (pdf) (+)
[vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet] Hawaii Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel) (+)
Hawaii Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel)
[pdf] Hawaii Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (pdf) (+)
[vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet] Georgia Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel) (+)
Georgia Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel)
[pdf] Georgia Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (pdf) (+)
[vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet] Florida Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel) (+)
Florida Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel)
[pdf] Florida Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (pdf) (+)
[vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet] Delaware Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel) (+)
Delaware Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel)
[pdf] Delaware Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (pdf) (+)
[vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet] District of Columbia Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel) (+)
District of Columbia Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel)
[pdf] District of Columbia Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (pdf) (+)
[vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet] Connecticut Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel) (+)
Connecticut Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel)
[pdf] Connecticut Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (pdf) (+)
[vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet] Colorado Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel) (+)
Colorado Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel)
[pdf] Colorado Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (pdf) (+)
[vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet] California Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel) (+)
California Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel)
[pdf] California Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (pdf) (+)
[vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet] Arizona Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel) (+)
Arizona Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel)
[pdf] Arizona Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (pdf) (+)
[vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet] Arkansas Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel) (+)
Arkansas Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel)
[pdf] Arkansas Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (pdf) (+)
[vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet] Alaska Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel) (+)
Alaska Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel)
[pdf] Alaska Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (pdf) (+)
[vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet] Alabama Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel) (+)
Alabama Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (excel)
[pdf] Alabama Family Law – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (pdf) (+)
[pdf] I-864W Instructions for Request for Exemption for Intending Immigrant’s Affidavit of Support (March 10, 2021) (+)
Instructions to be used for applicants for immigrants sponsored by family members who are exempt from the affidavit of support requirement. Note this form does not need to be filed by immigrants who are exempt because they are VAWA self-petitioners.
[pdf] Form I-864 – Affidavit of Support Under INA Section 213A (Post 12/19/1997) (+)
Affidavit of Support Form for all post-December 19, 1997 filings.
[pdf] Parental-Guardian Interests Directive: How to Get a Detained or Removed Person to Court for Family Court Cases Involving Children or Incapacitated Adults (August 12, 2022) (+)
This document provides instructions regarding how attorneys and courts can use the DHS policies on detained parents to arrange to bring parents who are in detention to court for participation in cases involving their children. This document also explains that when DHS knows or learns that a person whom they may be considering for immigration enforcement is the parent or guardian who is the caregiver of a child or incapacitated adult it is against DHS policy to subject the caregiver to immigration enforcement.
[pdf] Flight Risk of Foreign Born Parents With Children (June 12, 2021) (+)
This publication reports on research data documenting that the parents most likely to kidnap children internationally at those who are most able to travel freely to and from the U.S. and parents with close ties abroad and the means to travel (e.g., dual nationals and foreign born parents who are naturalized citizens, lawful permanent residents, have visas that allow for multiple entries into the U.S., or work visas that allow for travel abroad. It also discusses steps courts and attorneys can take to prevent parental kidnapping and best practices for responding when an opposing party argues in court that the immigration status of a parent makes it likely that the parent will flee the U.S. with the children if the immigrant parent is awarded custody.
[pdf] Understanding the Significance of a Minor’s Trauma History in Family Court Rulings (May 18, 2021) (+)
This fact sheet provides courts and overview of how children are affected by experiencing trauma including the trauma of domestic violence being perpetrated at home. Contains social and brain science research data.
[pdf] Immigrant Victims of Interpersonal Violence and Protection Orders (2020) (+)
Chapter in Civil Court Responses to Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse discussing immigrant the willingness of immigrant victims of domestic violence, even in times of increased immigration enforcement and fear, to continue to seek help from state family courts in protection order cases, particularly when victims receive help and support from victim advocates and attorneys.
This publication was developed under grant number SJI-20-E-005 from the State Justice Institute. The points of view expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the State Justice Institute.
[pdf] SIJ EAD litigation Godinez v. DHS (+)
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri held that children who have been granted Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, or SIJS, have been paroled for humanitarian purposes and therefore are eligible for work authorization as parolees. Godinez v. DHS, No. 20-008280-cv-w-GAF (W.D. Mo.). The court rejected the Department of Homeland Security’s argument that […]
[pdf] Expanding the Toolbox for Children in Immigrant Families- Tips and Tools for Child Welfare and Children’s Courts- NCJFCJ_03.23.21 (+)
NIWAP Director Leslye Orloff and Judge Susan Breall from the San Francisco Superior Court presented a webinar with the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Justice on tips and tools for child welfare and children’s courts for children in immigrant families. The webinar covered U and T visa certifications, seeking/making state court findings required […]
[pdf] Guide to Family Law Service of Process and Jurisdiction Requirements Charts (January 29, 2021) (+)
This guide provides background and useful information on the Family Law Service of Process and Jurisdiction Requirements charts.
[pdf] Family Law Summary of Service Rules (January 29, 2021) (+)
This chart provides an overview of non-resident and alternative service rules generally for family law proceedings in each state. This document serves as a supplement to the proceeding-specific family law jurisdiction and service of process charts.
[pdf] Paternity and Child Support Proceedings – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (+)
This chart provides the jurisdiction and service statutes for paternity and child support proceedings in each state.
[pdf] Custody Proceedings – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (+)
This chart provides the jurisdiction and service statutes for custody in each state.
[pdf] Child Abuse/Neglect Proceedings – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (+)
This chart provides the jurisdiction and service of process statutes for child abuse/neglect proceedings in each state.
[pdf] Domestic Violence Protection Orders – Jurisdiction and Service of Process (January 29, 2021) (+)
This chart provides the jurisdiction and service of process statutes for domestic violence protection orders in each state.