The Exploitation of Undocumented Women in the U.S. by Predatory Marriages: A Legal and Social Analysis

The Exploitation of Undocumented Women in the U.S. by Predatory Marriages: A Legal and Social Analysis

By Esther Claudette Gittens Undocumented women in the United States face unique vulnerabilities that often expose them to exploitation. Among these risks is a pattern of abuse in which sex predators exploit their undocumented status by entering into manipulative marriages, not for love but as a means of control. These predators exploit the woman’s dependence […]

Analysis of Common Law Marriages in Guyana, South America

Analysis of Common Law Marriages in Guyana, South America

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Lex0077/ shutterstock.com  Common law marriages in Guyana are an important aspect of the country’s legal and social landscape, providing an alternative to formal marriage for couples who choose to live together without undergoing a wedding ceremony. While common law marriages offer certain legal protections, particularly in areas such […]