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...
A Palm Beach County tax collector went toe to toe in court against Airbnb, Tripadvisor and HomeAway, and lost. The ruling was appealed and a majority decision in the 4th District Court of Appeal upheld the lower court's ruling. The issue at hand was whether businesses...
A Florida resident once owned two adjacent pieces of property with a home on each side. The owner eventually had the homes torn down and built a new home on one of the lots. When the home was foreclosed, and a new owner acquired the empty lot next door, real estate...
If a Florida household includes a family member who was taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, it can cause stress and worry for the entire family. U.S. immigration law is complex, and policies are constantly changing. It can be...
