No matter where Florida residents stand on immigration reform, no one can deny that thousands upon thousands of lives across the country are directly impacted by deportation guidelines every year. In addition to those people who may be deported from the U.S., many of...
Month: June 2015
What does foreclosure fraud look like?
If you and your family are facing serious financial difficulties, you may be facing the unfortunate prospect of foreclosure. Hundreds of homeowners across Miami and other parts of Florida are foreclosed upon every year, and many do all that they can to delay or stop...
Study findings on LGBT asylum applicants
Currently, there are several circumstances under which foreign nationals can file for protection in the United States. The specific categories of persecution include: race, nationality, religion and affiliation to a specific political opinion or social group. Many...
Considering your nonimmigrant visa options
Your intentions for entering the U.S. play a major role in the type of immigration authorization that you are required to apply for. An immigrant visa is appropriate in instances where you plan to live in the United States on a permanent basis. However, a nonimmigrant...
A brief overview of the Immigration and Nationality Act
The heated debates over current immigration guidelines and reform efforts that have picked up recently may have many Florida residents feeling as though immigration is a new political issue. The truth of the matter is, however, that political disputes over immigration...
What are some condominium management rights and responsibilities?
The Florida Senate outlines statutes regarding condominium association operations and management. Under state law, entities acting on behalf of condominium owners must abide by a number of policies and procedures, and are prohibited from personally benefiting from a...
What are my legal rights and responsibilities as a landlord?
No matter if you own a condominium or apartment, renting a private space to another party makes you a landlord under the law. Florida real estate guidelines account for landlord obligations and protections, and outline procedures for dealing with disputes between...
Understanding and preventing foreclosure
There are countless circumstances under which Miami residents can find themselves confronted by serious financial difficulties and the unfortunate prospect of foreclosure. For many, being issued a foreclosure notice by a mortgage lender seems like a final decision. It...
Permanent residency qualifications, protections and limitations
Immigration law topics can be very complex and confusing, and it can even be difficult for those well acquainted with immigration guidelines to fully understand the differences between specific immigration statuses. For instance, many Florida residents are familiar...
What if I have a fence dispute with a Miami neighbor?
Many people take it for granted that their property lines are clearly marked by fencing and/or landscaping. In fact, some homeowners never think to survey their land in order to determine whether or not any discrepancies exist over where they and their...