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Family Courts and Immigration Status
Author(s) -
Thronson David B.,
Sullivan Judge Frank P.
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
juvenile and family court journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.155
H-Index - 19
eISSN - 1755-6988
pISSN - 0161-7109
DOI - 10.1111/j.1755-6988.2011.01068.x
Subject(s) - immigration , immigration law , scope (computer science) , foundation (evidence) , element (criminal law) , political science , family law , immigration policy , law , family reunification , face (sociological concept) , sociology , computer science , social science , programming language
Immigration issues can complicate the already difficult decisions that face family courts, and immigration law is a real and substantial element in the lives of many persons properly before family courts for protection and resolution of family issues. Yet there are not established parameters for evaluating the appropriateness and scope of the consideration of immigration issues in family court. This article explores principles and approaches regarding immigration issues in family courts, developing rationales for engaging or not in immigration issues, and providing a foundation for thoughtful consideration of the ways in which immigration law interacts with core family law functions.