Florida readers may know someone who has been held in an immigration detention center somewhere in the United States. In fact, some readers may have firsthand experience of what it's like to be taken into the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers....
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Real estate disputes over building ownership in another state
A medical building has been up for sale for several months in another state. However, complications have arisen regarding real estate disputes between several parties who claim to have ownership interests in the property. Building owners in Florida who are part of...
Man granted adjustment of status through defensive asylum process
Many people arrive in Florida from other countries of origin without having all their paperwork in order. This can create numerous legal problems as they begin new lifestyles in the United States. Some people, such as a 64-year-old man who came to the U.S. in 1992,...
Avoid problems with US permanent residency
Many immigrants in Florida and beyond have had to overcome serious legal problems as they built new lives in the United States. The U.S. permanent residency process can be complex and quite challenging to navigate as there are often multiple options and language...
Adherence to zoning rules a must to avoid real estate disputes
Many Florida cities have local ordinances regarding how tall a newly constructed building may be. Real estate disputes often arise if one or more people file a complaint against a builder, stating that a particular structure exceeds limitations. In fact, a builder in...
Update: Death threats made in recent US immigration law situation
It was recently reported that a girl of minor age escaped immigration detention and hid herself in a Florida auto body shop until local police found her and took her into custody. The U.S. immigration law situation has apparently created some serious safety problems...
Real estate disputes in another state heading for federal court
Trade secrets are critical components of many Florida businesses, including those involving real estate transactions. A business owner's secrets are often keys to his or her success, whether it be client information, designs or financial data. If such information...
Girl in Florida involved in US immigration law incident
There are several immigration detention centers in Florida. U.S. immigration law requires detentions in various situations, such as when an adult or minor cross a U.S. border without proper paperwork. However, there have also been many situations where immigrants with...
Real estate disputes send 2 bakers packing
Many Florida business owners rent the properties that house their companies. As such, they are bound to signed rental agreements with landlords. If real estate disputes arise, it can not only delay production and profits but can prompt a need to shut down...
Father of 3 hopes for adjustment of status rather than removal
Many Florida immigrants can relate to one man's current situation. He is a husband and also a father of three children, ages 11 and under. The man was one of nearly 100 people who were taken into custody by immigration officers who raided their workplace. The question...

