Posted by Richard Champagne | Apr 13, 2025 |
In a significant legal development, a federal judge in Massachusetts has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's attempt to end the Biden Administration's humanitarian parole program known as CHNV, which grants temporary entry to nationals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. The De...
Posted by Richard Champagne | Apr 13, 2025 |
Rape and sexual assault are among the most devastating violations a person can endure. Survivors often carry not just the physical and emotional pain, but also the burden of fear, shame, and uncertainty—especially for those who are undocumented or navigating immigration challenges. Many immigrant...
Posted by Richard Champagne | Nov 13, 2024 |
At our firm, we specialize in handling high-conflict divorce cases in Massachusetts, which present unique challenges beyond the typical dissolution of marriage. These cases involve heightened levels of disagreement and tension, often due to issues like child custody, financial disputes, property ...
Posted by Richard Champagne | Mar 21, 2024 |
The journey of navigating the complexities of immigration laws to achieve the American Dream can certainly feel overwhelming. Yet, amidst the intricacies of visas and status adjustments, there exists a beacon of hope, especially for those holding an H1B visa and married to a U.S. citizen. In this...
Posted by Richard Champagne | Mar 21, 2024 |
Imagine leaving everything you know and love behind, propelled by the single hope of survival. This is the stark reality for countless individuals from Haiti, Central America, and Eastern Europe, who are forced from their homes, not by choice, but by the sheer necessity to live. The pursuit of as...
Posted by Richard Champagne | Dec 21, 2022 |
On December 5th, the Department of Homeland Security announced the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti for an additional 18 months. This extension begins on February 4, 2023, and is effective until August 3, 2024.[1]
The extension was granted to provide humanitarian relief to...
Posted by Richard Champagne | Dec 21, 2022 |
If you have made the difficult decision to separate from or divorce your partner and you have children together, it's important that you understand how custody is determined in Massachusetts. Understanding child custody laws in Massachusetts will help to guide your next steps.
Types of Custody R...
Posted by Richard Champagne | Nov 17, 2022 |
In the past few years, both private concerns and national debates have been focused on the increasingly important issue of immigration, emigration, and asylum seeking. As citizens of Latin American, Middle Eastern, African, and Asian countries have watched their regimes both topple and grow in di...