Miami Immigration & Naturalization Law Blog

While there seems to be never-ending debate throughout the nation on the topic of immigration, there are usually several issues on which most Florida residents and others agree. For instance, not many people would dispute the fact that thousands of children have been separated from their families due to certain regulations under U.S. immigration law. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials have repeatedly said that when such incidents occur, they try their best to reunite families as soon as possible.  

Many immigrant advocates say that reuniting families is beside the point; they believe the more important issue is that minors should not be taken away from their parents in the first place. The U.S. government says there are several serious issues that may prompt border patrol officers to separate children from their parents. One thing is certain: Evidence that it is becoming more frequent can be found in the fact that new detention centers are being constructed to house the overflow of undocumented children in many states.  

Questions have arisen as to whether a planned solar farm would interfere with local cemetery grounds in another state. As some owners of real estate in Florida might be, the owner of the cemetery is currently involved in real estate disputes pertaining to litigation in a federal bankruptcy court. The cemetery owner reportedly signed an easement contract that included approximately 40 acres of agricultural land that adjoins the cemetery grounds.

The man's attorney recently stated that his agreement with those who plan to operate a solar farm will not affect the cemetery at all because the farm will stop short of the actual burial grounds. It will only comprise the agricultural land at the southern section of the cemetery. Some people are apparently worried that the solar farm would interfere with families visiting loved ones' graves, perhaps disrupting their peaceful atmosphere.

Thousands of immigrants will likely arrive in Florida this year with plans to build new lives in the United States. Many who do so are accompanied by one or several family members, often parents with children who are minors. Following U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions' announcement that plans are being made to change U.S. immigration law to increase the number of arrests at U.S. borders, many immigrant advocates became concerned about the negative implications such changes will have on young children and infants who will be separated from their parents.  

A senator from another state was apparently concerned enough that he took a camera crew to visit a particular immigration detention facility. The center is run by a non-profit program that set up shop in an old Walmart building. The senator says he was denied entry at the door of the facility but was told to wait outside so a manager could come out and speak with him.  

Purchasing a new home, launching a business or going in a timeshare rental property on your favorite Florida beach may be at the top of your list for goals to achieve this year. While each of these is a different kind of transaction, they all involve creating and signing contracts, which can be simple and straightforward or complex and confusing to understand. In either case, it's always a good idea to have an experienced attorney review your proposed contract so as to avoid real estate disputes down the line. 

It is indeed possible to execute and sign a contract without legal representation. However, going it alone leaves you at great risk for all sorts of legal problems, especially if it's the first time you've ever signed a real estate agreement. Many major obstacles can be easily avoided if the person who reviews the contract before signing is familiar with state law and understands the key components to successful negotiation.