Many Florida immigrants have a common goal: to become U.S. citizens. The process is typically complex and challenging. Many people say the most stressful part of the immigration program for applying for citizenship is the testing and interview portion of the process....
A person wishing to enter Florida or elsewhere in the United States to live or work on a temporary or permanent basis must navigate the U.S. immigration system to accomplish his or her goals. The system is complex and serious legal issues may arise if the person in...
When there is a threat to an owner’s property rights, that individual has the right to seek legal recourse and a beneficial resolution. One common way that Florida property rights can come into question is over boundary lines. These lines mark where one person’s...
The purpose of community associations is to protect the interests of residents in the neighborhood, property values, quality of life in the community and maintenance of common areas. These types of associations are common in communities of single- family homes, as...
Many people immigrate to this country to marry U.S. citizens in Florida or elsewhere. Such marriages, however, are sometimes called into question by the U.S. government on suspicion of fraud. It is important for married couples to know what might be expected of them...
The process of adjusting your status to permanent resident and becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen can both be confusing. There are many steps to take, and the law is not always clear to people who do not practice immigration law. The COVID-19 lockdown created a...
It is not uncommon for Florida homeowners to be facing economic distress these days. Even an unexpected medical emergency or decrease in income is often enough to tip financial scales in the wrong direction. Sometimes, it's merely a matter of adjusting one's spending...
A wealthy former oil trader and her husband, who also acquired a fortune in his transportation and logistics career, have been involved in litigation concerning their Florida residence and a neighbor's home. The neighbor happens to be the former president of Goldman...
U.S. immigration law is complex. Navigating the system can be highly stressful, especially if a particular Florida resident is unsure what he or she must do to request an adjustment of status. In certain situations, such as if a visa has expired, serious legal...
Arriving in Florida or elsewhere in the United States as an immigrant can be exciting and terrifying at the same time. If a person is unfamiliar with U.S. immigration law, he or she might be especially worried that a legal obstacle may arise while adapting to his or...
