If you or someone you know is an undocumented immigrant the fear of being detained and sent to an immigration detention center is constant. We understand this and know that when you or a loved one gets detained, getting out and reuniting with their family is probably their highest priority. A Bond Motion is the tool used to request an immigrants released from detention. In this blog we will go over some of the basics Read More

If you’re a grandparent and your child is getting a divorce from their partner, you may be concerned about how this will impact your ability to spend time with and care for your grandchildren. What if the other parent gets full custody and does not want to let your grandchildren spend time with you?  This is the main scenario in which people become concerned about grandparents’ rights. However, we’ve also Read More

Cancellation of removal is an important deportation defense that may be available to certain immigrants who are facing removal proceedings. If you are an immigrant who can be classified as a non-lawful permanent resident and have received a Notice to Appear (NTA), cancellation of removal may be a valid way for you to avoid deportation, obtain a Green Card, and become a lawful US resident.  However, US immigration Read More

Those who have never been a part of a divorce before often make assumptions that simply aren’t true. Even those who are embarking on a divorce often have unfounded expectations for the divorce proceedings. In this blog post, we’re busting four of the biggest myths surrounding divorce in Florida. 1) If my spouse wronged me in a major way, I’ll get all of our shared assets. You may feel that if your spouse hurt Read More

Immigrants and advocates across the United States reacted to a recent DHS decision with outrage and concern. In late 2019, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security made the decision to enforce the long-standing public charge inadmissibility law, a decision that could affect thousands of immigrants seeking to enter the United States lawfully. If you are currently in the United States on a visa or you plan on entering Read More

When marital problems lead to a situation where the relationship seems beyond repair, many couples start to think about legal measures they can take to break up and dissolve their marital bond. At this point, some individuals may decide that divorce is the only solution they’re willing to consider and pursue while others may not yet be ready or able to take this serious step. Others still may be wondering if, given Read More

Imagine a policy or a law that would give a common public servant the power to make a decision that could irreversibly affect another person’s life, likely in a negative way. According to the law, the public servant would have an almost unchecked authority to make the decision in question while the affected individual would have virtually no protections afforded to him or her - not even the right to an attorney or to Read More

Determining child custody in a divorce is often a very emotional issue that can easily turn into a bitter dispute between the divorcing parents. In order to prevent the psychological and emotional damage to a child, most states adopted laws that strictly regulate how child custody is determined in the course of divorce proceedings. Florida is by no means an exception to this. However, what makes the Sunshine State Read More

If you are an immigrant in the U.S., receiving a letter in your mailbox containing a Notice to Appear (NTA) may mean having your worst fears realized. An NTA is a formal means by which the U.S. government informs a non-U.S. citizen currently living in the country that removal (deportation) proceedings against him or her have officially started. Receiving this notice may indeed feel ominous and even outright Read More

Legal issues often cause confusion. Unfortunately, some individuals may hold strong opinions about certain aspects of the law or its application without having a sufficient basis to form such assessments. For example, many controversial beliefs surround prenuptial agreements. In this article, we will clarify 4 of the most popular myths regarding pre-marital arrangement so that you can form a well-informed, unbiased Read More