Many undocumented Florida immigrants are waiting on pins and needles for word as to whether the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program will be discarded. It helps anyone eligible to secure an adjustment of status to avoid deportation and obtain...
Month: August 2017
Real estate disputes keeping sale of trendy hotel on hold
Buying and selling commercial and residential properties is quite a common process in Florida. When real estate disputes arise, it can cause significant delays that place one or more parties at risk for severe economic losses. Those facing current real estate problems...
Several options may help homeowners threatened with foreclosure
Most people in Florida know what it's like to experience serious financial challenges at some point in their lives. Some recover rather quickly and use lessons learned in the process to help them forge stronger paths to financial stability in the future. Others...
U.S. immigration law leads to young woman’s detention
Many Florida immigrants are currently facing significant challenges regarding their legal statuses. Some fear that even a most minor incident could wind up causing them to be separated from their families. That appears to be what happened in another state where U.S....
Federal court steps in to resolve foreclosure issues
Most Florida residents have either personally experienced financial struggles during the economic crisis in recent years or know someone who has or is still fighting to restore financial stability. For many, foreclosure is high on the list of worries with lenders...
Real estate disputes over quarry continue to rock civil relations
When two sides are directly opposed to each other concerning a central issue, it's often challenging to come to an amicable agreement. In fact, where real estate disputes in Florida are concerned, parties often seek third party assistance to address their problems in...
Employment immigration fraud situation ends in guilty plea
Many Florida companies hire immigrant workers from various countries of origin. U.S. immigration law is very specific when it comes to the rules regarding entering the United States to secure gainful employment. U.S. employers are also bound by strict protocol...
Citizenship main focus of celebration in another state
United States Chief District Judge Timothy M. Burgess recently presided over a very special ceremony in a northwestern state. Like similar celebrations held in Florida, the special gathering was held to honor many immigrants who have successfully navigated the process...
Changes proposed for U.S. immigration law — again
Many Florida families immigrated to the United States from other countries. Some say even though they arrived here under perfectly legal circumstances, they still live in fear that something will wrong that will cause threats to their statuses. Some Somali families on...
From football to foreclosure: Former player facing dire situation
Many Florida readers may be NFL fans who are familiar with Lance Briggs. A former linebacker, Briggs is currently facing an unfortunate financial situation that just seems to keep getting worse. A lender has filed a foreclosure on a six bedroom mansion owned by...