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December 06, 2024 The Impact of Holiday Travel on Custody Arrangements: What Parents Need to Know
Category: Child Custody, Family Law
November 14, 2024 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Issues Guidance on the Keeping Families Together Program
Category: Immigration Law, U.S. Citizenship
November 05, 2024 Divorce Filing Before or After the New Year? Pros, Cons, and Legal Implications.
Category: Divorce
October 11, 2024 How to Prepare for Your U.S. Immigration Interview: Dos and Don’ts
Category: Immigration Law
October 09, 2024 Biden Administration will not renew parole for immigrants
September 23, 2024 Adoption Law Basics in Florida: What Prospective Parents Should Know
Category: Family Law
September 19, 2024 Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Final Rule
August 28, 2024 Tips for What to Do If You’re Denied Visitation with Your Child in Florida
Category: Child Custody, Family Law, Visitation
August 20, 2024 Understanding the DHS’s New Process for Noncitizen Spouses Seeking Permanent Residency
Category: Immigration Law
July 26, 2024 Can Filing a Motion to Reopen Help Me Avoid Deportation?
Category: Deportation, Immigration Law
July 10, 2024 Biden’s New Immigration Plan
Category: Immigration Law, Immigration Reform
June 10, 2024 Biden Administration Halt on the Border
Category: asylum, Immigration Law
June 04, 2024 USCIS Updates Guidance for Family-Based Immigrant Visas
Category: Immigration Law, Visa
May 23, 2024 What Are the Advantages of Divorce Mediation?
Category: Divorce, Mediation
April 08, 2024 How Do You Know When You’re Ready to Start Dating Again After a Divorce?
Category: Divorce, Family Law, post-divorce modifications
March 14, 2024 5 Steps to Move Forward After Gray Divorce
Category: Divorce, Gray Divorce
March 04, 2024 New Immigration Law in Texas Blocked by Federal Judge
Category: Immigration Law
February 21, 2024 USCIS Issues Final Rule to Adjust Certain Fees
January 31, 2024 Supreme Court Split Over Notice Requirements for Immigration Court
Category: Florida Supreme Court
January 09, 2024 Can I Get Divorced in Florida Without a Lawyer?
Category: Divorce
December 08, 2023 What to Do If Your Ex Won't Pay Child Support
Category: Child Support
November 02, 2023 5 Tips for Supporting Your Teen Through Your Divorce
Category: Divorce
October 06, 2023 Secretary Mayorkas Announces Extension and Redesignation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status
Category: Immigration Law
October 04, 2023 Navigating Property Rights for Cohabitating Partners
Category: co-habitation, Division of Property
September 08, 2023 DHS Modernizes Cuban and Haitian Family Reunification Parole Processes
Category: Immigration Law
September 06, 2023 What Will Happen to My 401K In My Divorce?
Category: 401(k), dividing assets, Divorce
August 09, 2023 How a Prenuptial Agreement Can Help Your Marriage Last
Category: Prenuptial Agreement
August 07, 2023 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Announces Second H1B Selection
Category: Immigration Law, Immigration Reform
July 18, 2023 Driver's licenses from five states are no longer valid in Florida
Category: Firm News
July 12, 2023 How to Change Your Last Name After Divorce
Category: Divorce
June 22, 2023 Helping Children Cope with Divorce: A Guide for Parents
Category: Divorce
June 09, 2023 Los republicanos de Florida se enfocan en las lagunas de la ley de inmigración
Category: Immigration Law
June 09, 2023 Florida GOP focus on immigration law loopholes
Category: Immigration Law
May 12, 2023 Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs sweeping immigration bill SB 1718 into law
Category: Immigration Law
May 08, 2023 5 Places to Look for Hidden Assets in Divorce
Category: Asset Division, dividing assets, Divorce
April 13, 2023 New Proposed Bill in Florida in Regards to Undocumented Immigrants
Category: Immigration Law, Undocumented Immigrants
April 06, 2023 Navigating Social Media During Your Divorce
Category: Divorce, Social Media
March 08, 2023 USCIS Announces Premium Processing for Certain F1 Students
Category: Immigration Law
March 03, 2023 Divorce After Retirement: Planning for Gray Divorce
Category: Divorce, Gray Divorce
February 22, 2023 Immigration Updates for February 2023
Category: Immigration Law
February 03, 2023 5 Financial Steps to Take Before Filing for Divorce
Category: Divorce, financial issues
January 11, 2023 Is Legal Separation Possible in Florida?
Category: Legal Separation
January 06, 2023 Migrants May Double When COVID-Era Title 42 Ends
Category: asylum, Firm News
December 13, 2022 Secretary Mayorkas Extends and Redesignates Temporary Protected Status for Haiti
Category: Deportation
December 05, 2022 Supreme Court Hears Case on Immigration
Category: Florida Supreme Court, Immigration Law
November 22, 2022 Cuba agrees to accept U.S. deportation flights as border crossings rise
Category: Deportation
November 04, 2022 DHS Designates Ethiopia for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months
Category: DHS
October 19, 2022 DHS Announces New Migration Enforcement Process for Venezuelans
Category: U.S. Citizenship
May 12, 2022 USCIS Increases Automatic Extensions for Certain Work Permits
Category: Immigration Law
May 11, 2022 Uniting for Ukraine Program
Category: Immigration Law
April 08, 2022 What Do Judges Look For in Child Custody Cases?
Category: Child Custody
March 16, 2022 Ukraine Designated for Temporary Protected Status
Category: Immigration Law
March 07, 2022 Pet Custody
Category: Custody Agreement, Divorce
February 10, 2022 Attempted Legislation to Move Immigration Courts Out of Department of Justice
Category: Immigration Law
January 19, 2022 Supreme Court to Consider a Detained Immigrants Right to Bond
Category: Florida Supreme Court, Immigration Law, Immigration Reform
January 11, 2022 USCIS Backlog on Work Authorizations
Category: Immigration Law
November 29, 2021 New ICE Memorandum for Protected Areas
Category: Immigration Law
November 24, 2021 How to Plan for Parenting and Time Sharing Time During the Holidays
Category: Child Custody, Parenting Plan
November 15, 2021 U.S. Moves to Speed Up Deportation Proceedings for Unauthorized Migrants
Category: Immigration Law
November 03, 2021 How to Plan for Parenting and Visitation Time During the Holidays
Category: Child Custody, Co-parenting, Custody Agreement, Parenting Plan, Visitation
September 14, 2021 Follow the Money
Category: Firm News
July 23, 2021 Federal Judge Blocked Unauthorized Immigrants From Participating in DACA Program
Category: DACA, Immigration Law
July 20, 2021 DACA Updates
Category: DACA, Immigration Law
July 15, 2021 Types of Expert Witnesses
Category: Divorce
June 29, 2021 Tips for Relocating with Your Child as a Co-Parent
Category: Child Custody, Relocation
May 26, 2021 Biden Administration Will Allow Haitian Immigrants in the US To Obtain Temporary Protected Status
Category: Immigration Law
May 19, 2021 How to Choose an Attorney for Your Divorce
Category: Divorce
April 22, 2021 Venezuelans Eligible for TPS and Corresponding Employment Authorization
Category: Immigration Law
April 20, 2021 Supreme Court Likely to Bar Some 'Green Card' Applicants
Category: Immigration Law
April 02, 2021 Temporary Protected Status – Venezuela
Category: Immigration Law
March 24, 2021 Supreme Court Dismisses Trump-era “Public Charge” Rule
Category: Immigration Law
March 12, 2021 How Will The Proposed U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 Be Implemented
Category: Immigration Law
March 09, 2021 Biden Lifts Trump-Era Ban on Legal Immigration
Category: Immigration Law
January 13, 2021 A Note to Our Clients, From All of Us at Dean Kantaras
Category: Firm News
January 08, 2021 A Message to My Team from Dean Kantaras
July 30, 2020 Common Mistakes in Child Custody Battles (what to Avoid)
Category: Child Custody
July 27, 2020 Alternative Divorce Resolution: What You Should Know
Category: Divorce
July 23, 2020 Co-Parenting and Social Media: Tips & Tricks
Category: Child Custody, Co-parenting
July 14, 2020 U.S. Government Announced New Rule for International Students
Category: Immigration Law
July 01, 2020 What’s Next for Dreamers?
Category: Immigration Law
June 12, 2020 When to Seek a Divorce Modification
Category: Divorce
June 09, 2020 What Is the Difference Between a Contested and Uncontested Divorce?
Category: Divorce
May 21, 2020 Divorce Announcement Etiquette
Category: Divorce
May 21, 2020 Divorce Mistakes
Category: Divorce
May 20, 2020 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service Struggles to Stay Afloat
Category: COVID-19, Immigration Law
May 04, 2020 New Executive Order Limiting Immigration
Category: Immigration Law
May 01, 2020 ICE Detention Facilities Putting Individuals in Danger of COVID-19
Category: COVID-19, Immigration Law
April 28, 2020 USCIS Field Office Closures
Category: COVID-19, Immigration Law
April 23, 2020 Millions of Taxpaying Immigrants Will Not Get Stimulus Check
Category: COVID-19
April 21, 2020 Risk of Overstaying US Visa Due to COVID-19
Category: COVID-19, Immigration Law
April 13, 2020 4 Tips to Create a Solid Parenting Plan
Category: Child Custody, Parenting Plan
April 06, 2020 Uncontested Divorce vs. Contested Divorce: What’s the Difference?
Category: Divorce
March 27, 2020 Trump Administration To Start Collecting DNA From Immigration Detainees
Category: Immigration Law
March 23, 2020 Public Charge Rule Takes Effect
Category: Immigration Law
March 06, 2020 Attorney Dean Kantaras Appointed as Board Director of Brand USA
Category: Firm News
February 28, 2020 Immigration News Worth Knowing
Category: Immigration Law
February 25, 2020 Defining a Child’s “Best Interests” in a Child Custody Case
Category: Child Custody
February 12, 2020 Supreme Court Ruling on Public Charge
Category: Immigration Law
January 24, 2020 Trump Administration Takes Aim at Pregnant Foreign Travelers
Category: Immigration Law
January 21, 2020 What You Need to Know on the Supreme Court Hearing a Major Case on DACA
Category: DACA, U.S. Citizenship
December 29, 2019 United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Proposes Increased Fees for All Immigration Related Applications
Category: Immigration Law
December 11, 2019 Embracing New Family Traditions After a Divorce
November 27, 2019 Immigration Agencies and Electronic Device Searches
Category: Immigration Law
November 13, 2019 What is Considered Wasteful Dissipation?
Category: Divorce, Wasteful Dissipation
October 02, 2019 Common Divorce Myths Debunked
Category: Divorce
September 18, 2019 If My Spouse Had an Affair, Will it Impact the Divorce Settlement?
Category: Divorce
September 13, 2019 Common Mistakes You Need to Avoid During Your Child Custody Case
Category: Child Custody
September 05, 2019 Tips to Stay Focused on Work During Your Divorce
Category: Divorce
July 22, 2019 What is the Difference Between a Collaborative Divorce and Mediation?
Category: Divorce, Mediation
July 15, 2019 The Risks of a DIY Divorce
Category: Divorce
June 26, 2019 Debunking the Most Common Divorce Myths
Category: Divorce
June 19, 2019 How to Tell Your Children About Your Divorce
Category: Divorce
March 11, 2019 Dating & Divorce: A Recipe for Disaster?
Category:
March 05, 2019 The Government Shutdown: Federal Workers Struggle to Pay Child Support
Category:
February 25, 2019 Fostering Positive Communication During Your Divorce
Category:
February 18, 2019 Government Shutdown Blamed for Court Hearing Confusion
Category:
January 23, 2019 6 Divorce Tricks & Retaliatory Actions to Avoid
Category:
January 16, 2019 Recognizing the Signs of Parental Alienation
Category: Parental Alienation
December 12, 2018 President Trump’s Latest Proclamation Endangers Asylum-Seekers
Category: asylum, Immigration Law
December 05, 2018 3 Ways the TCJA Can Impact Your Post-Divorce Life
Category:
November 08, 2018 Can Child Support Be Modified in Florida?
Category: Child Support, Divorce
August 13, 2018 Your Prenuptial Agreement May Be Invalid
Category: Prenuptial Agreement
July 19, 2018 A Green Card Won't Stop Your Deportation
Category: Green Card, Immigration Law
June 29, 2018 What Does an Immigration Law Attorney Do?
Category: Immigration Law
June 21, 2018 How Could a Marital Agreement Benefit You?
Category: Marital Agreement
June 12, 2018 Why Do You Need To Prove Paternity?
Category: Paternity
June 08, 2018 Co-Parenting Tips to Prepare for Summer Break
Category: Child Custody
May 17, 2018 Preparing for Your Divorce: The Complete Checklist
Category: Divorce
May 03, 2018 How Could Mediation Help With Your Family Law Disputes?
Category: Family Law
April 09, 2018 Mistakes to Avoid in High Asset Divorce
Category: Divorce, High-Asset Divorce
February 27, 2018 US Citizenship & Immigration Services Changes Mission Statement
Category: Immigration Law, Immigration Reform
February 08, 2018 ICE Announces New Enforcement Partnership with 17 Florida Sheriffs
Category: Criminal Defense, Florida Law, Immigration Law
January 24, 2018 How Will the Ending of DACA Affect Me?
Category: Immigration Law, Immigration Reform
January 08, 2018 Uncontested Divorce vs. Contested Divorce
Category: Divorce, Divorce Agreement
December 22, 2017 Protecting Your Retirement Savings After a Divorce
Category: Divorce, Divorce Agreement, Retirement Funds
December 15, 2017 Property Division Tips & Tricks
Category: Asset Division, Division of Property, Divorce, Divorce Agreement
December 08, 2017 What to Expect at Your Deportation Hearing
Category: Deportation, Immigration Law
November 22, 2017 The Do's and Don'ts of Divorce
Category: Divorce
November 16, 2017 What You Need to Know Before a Visit from ICE
Category: Deportation, Immigration Law, Immigration Reform
September 13, 2017 Social Media & Custody Agreements
Category: Child Custody, Custody Agreement
August 30, 2017 What Happens if My Spouse Refuses to Sign Papers?
Category: Divorce
August 14, 2017 Staying Friends after Divorce
Category: Divorce, Divorce Agreement
July 31, 2017 Tax Considerations When Dividing Property in Divorce
Category: Divorce
July 24, 2017 Children & Divorce
Category: Child Custody, Divorce
July 17, 2017 Bird Nesting: Giving Children Custody of Your Marital Home
Category: Child Custody, Divorce, Divorce Agreement
July 10, 2017 The Role of Mediators in Divorce
Category: Mediation
July 03, 2017 10 Questions to Ask Before Getting a Divorce
Category: Divorce
June 22, 2017 Immigration Policy Promises Looking Bleak
Category: Immigration Law, Immigration Reform, U.S. Citizenship, Undocumented Immigrants, Visa
June 19, 2017 Congress Cracking Down on H-1B Abuse
Category: H-1B classification, Immigration Law, Immigration Reform
June 15, 2017 Forensic Accountants and Divorce
Category: Divorce, forensic divorce accountant
June 12, 2017 How Does Equitable Distribution Work in High-Asset Cases?
Category: division of marital assets, Division of Property, Divorce, Divorce Agreement, Equitable Distribution, High-Asset Divorce
June 08, 2017 How Does Inheritance Affect Equitable Distribution?
Category: Division of Property, Divorce, Equitable Distribution, Family Law, financial issues
June 07, 2017 Refund of Immigration Bond
Category: Immigration Law, Immigration Reform
June 05, 2017 Compromise in Marriage
Category: Divorce, Divorce Agreement
April 03, 2017 Impact Inheritance Has On Equitable Distribution in Divorce
Category: division of marital assets, Division of Property, Divorce
March 30, 2017 How Social Media Can Affect Your Divorce
Category: Divorce
March 15, 2017 Trump Administration Plans to Increase Deportations, Could Face Resistance
Category: Deportation, Green Card, H-1B classification, Immigration Law, Immigration Reform
March 08, 2017 How the H-1B Petition System Has Changed & Could Change Again
Category: H-1B classification, Immigration Law, Immigration Reform
October 11, 2016 How Divorced Parents Can Prevent International Child Abduction
Category: International Child Abduction, Parental Kidnapping, Time-Sharing
September 27, 2016 What to Do if You Suspect Parental Alienation
Category: Florida parenting time, Parental Alienation, parental responsibility
September 20, 2016 Healthcare Considerations During a Divorce
Category: ACA, COBRA
September 13, 2016 Do Disabled Parents in Florida Have a Right to Timesharing?
Category: disabilities, parental responsibility, Time-Sharing
September 06, 2016 Qui Tam Lawsuit Alleges Abuse of EB-5 Visa Program in Florida
Category: qui tam
August 30, 2016 When Can Your Spouse Lay Claim to Your Separate Property?
Category: Equitable Distribution, Marital Assets, Separate Property
August 23, 2016 Judge Rules Against Cuban Migrants Who Climbed Offshore Lighthouse
Category: asylum, Immigration Law
August 16, 2016 Credit Card Debt and Divorce in Florida
Category: credit card debt, Divorce, marital debt division, premarital debt
August 09, 2016 What Happens to Pets During a Florida Divorce?
Category: Divorce
August 02, 2016 Who Gets to Keep the House in a Florida Divorce Case?
Category: Asset Division, marital property
July 26, 2016 The Differences Between Contested and Uncontested Florida Divorces
Category: ADR methods, Contested Divorce, Uncontested Divorce
July 19, 2016 How Can You Protect Your Business During a Florida Divorce?
Category: business succession, division of marital assets
July 12, 2016 Judge Rules Against Grandparents in Florida Visitation Case
Category: Florida statutes, Grandparent Rights
July 05, 2016 Helpful Feature of Florida Child Support System Left It Open to Abuse
Category: Child Support, fraud
June 28, 2016 New Law Provides Official Collaborative Divorce Process for Floridians
Category: Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods, Collaborative Divorce
June 21, 2016 Following Veto by Governor Scott, New Divorce Reform Legislation Is Likely
Category: Alimony, divorce reform
June 14, 2016 Florida Soccer Team Attracting Investments Through Green Card Program
Category: EB-5, Immigration Law
June 07, 2016 Ways to Reduce the Cost of Your Divorce
Category: Divorce
May 31, 2016 Do You Know the Most Important Factor in Child Custody Decisions?
Category: Child Custody
May 24, 2016 How to Choose the Right Attorney for Your Florida Divorce
Category: Divorce
May 17, 2016 Could Infidelity Affect Alimony Payments?
Category: Alimony, Infidelity
May 10, 2016 Changing a Child Custody Agreement in Florida
Category: Child Custody
May 03, 2016 Your Child Custody Plan: Is it Time to Reevaluate?
Category: Child Custody
April 19, 2016 Are Your Prepared for Your Divorce?
Category: Divorce
April 12, 2016 What Happens to Your Assets During a Divorce?
Category: division of marital assets
April 05, 2016 Key Qualifications for US Citizenship
Category: U.S. Citizenship
March 29, 2016 New Law Could Make It Harder for Americans to Leave the Country
Category: Visa
March 22, 2016 Infidelity and Alimony: The Financial Effects of Cheating
Category: Alimony, Division of Property, Infidelity
March 15, 2016 Understanding the Residency Requirements for a Florida Divorce
Category: military divorce
March 08, 2016 Avoiding Court Battles Through the Collaborative Divorce Process
Category: Collaborative Divorce
March 01, 2016 Understanding Temporary Alimony Awards
Category: Child Support, Florida Courts, Spousal Support
February 16, 2016 Is It Possible to Undo a Divorce in Florida?
Category: Divorce, Florida Law, Notice of Voluntary Dismissal
February 09, 2016 Is It Possible to Force Your Spouse to Leave During the Divorce Process?
Category: Divorce, marital property
February 02, 2016 Ruling by Florida Supreme Court Strengthens Prenuptial Agreements
Category: Florida Supreme Court, marriage dissolution, Prenuptial Agreement
January 26, 2016 Changes Could Be Coming Soon to Florida Divorce Laws
Category: Alimony, Florida legislature
January 19, 2016 Proposed Bill Could Revise Alimony, Child Custody Laws in Florida
Category: Family Law, Senate Bill 250, Spousal Support
January 12, 2016 Are People Who Marry Young More Likely to Get Divorced?
Category: Divorce
January 05, 2016 What to Do When You Receive a Child Support Petition
Category: Child Support
December 29, 2015 With Children, Honesty is the Best Policy During Divorce
Category: Divorce
December 22, 2015 Be Careful with How You Use Social Media During a Divorce
Category: Divorce, Social Media
December 15, 2015 Working with 'Chameleon Kids' After a Divorce
Category: Child Custody, Visitation
December 08, 2015 Do Florida Courts Consider a Child's Preference in Custody Arrangements?
Category: Child Custody
December 01, 2015 Steps to Take After Receiving Your Divorce Decree
Category: Divorce
November 24, 2015 Is it Possible to Garnish Social Security Benefits for Alimony?
Category: Alimony, Social Security benefits
November 17, 2015 Understanding the Different Types of Alimony in Florida
Category: Alimony
November 10, 2015 A Pre-Divorce Checklist
Category: Divorce
November 03, 2015 Keeping Finances Intact Through a Divorce
Category: Divorce, Family Law, finances
October 27, 2015 What Happens When Divorcing Abroad
Category: Divorce
October 20, 2015 Sharing the Various Parenting Expenses After Divorce
Category: Divorce, Family Law
October 13, 2015 Helping Your Child Through a Difficult Divorce
Category: Divorce, neutral zone
October 06, 2015 Allowing Children to Travel Across Borders with the Other Parent
Category: Divorce, Family Law
September 29, 2015 Study Shows Marriages Late in Life at Greater Risk for Divorce
Category: Divorce, Family Law
September 22, 2015 Footing the Bill for Kids' Extracurricular Activities Post-Divorce
Category: Child Support, parental income
September 15, 2015 The Advantages of a Temporary Support Order
Category: Child Support, Family Law, financial support
September 08, 2015 Florida Divorce Rate on the Decline
Category: Divorce, Family Law
September 01, 2015 Maintaining Privacy During a Divorce
Category: Divorce, high-profile professionals
August 25, 2015 Immigration Takes Center Stage in Presidential Race
Category: Immigration Law, U.S. Citizenship, Undocumented Immigrants, Work Visa
August 18, 2015 Applications for Tech Visas Hit Record High
Category: foreign workers, H-1B classification, Immigration Law, tech visas
August 11, 2015 Florida Appellate Court Allows Same-Sex Divorce
Category: Divorce, Same-sex Divorce, same-sex marriage
August 04, 2015 Divorce After Dementia: A Pending Legal Question in Florida
Category: beneficiary, dementia, Divorce, mental capacity
July 28, 2015 Proposed Changes to Florida Alimony Laws Fail Once Again
Category: Alimony, Spousal Support
July 21, 2015 The Path to a US Visa May Come Through Extraordinary Ability
Category: Immigration Law, noncitizens, O classification visa
July 14, 2015 Modifying Alimony Payments Based on Changes in Circumstances
Category: Alimony, Divorce, Spousal Support
July 07, 2015 Are There Limits to How You May Spend Child Support You Receive?
Category: Child Custody, Child Support, restrictions on expenses
June 23, 2015 What Effect Can Remarriage Have on Timesharing Rights?
Category: Child Custody, Custody Agreement, Family Law, Remarriage
June 16, 2015 What You Need to Know About Garnishing Social Security for Alimony
Category: Alimony, Divorce, Spousal Support
June 09, 2015 How to Divide IRA Assets When Divorcing in Florida
Category: Divorce, IRA
June 02, 2015 Choosing the Right Kind of Divorce in Florida
Category: Divorce
May 26, 2015 How Do You Sponsor Your Fiancé or Spouse for a Visa?
Category: fiance visa, Immigration Law, spouse visa
May 19, 2015 Hispanic Immigration Will Spur Florida Economy Over Next 20 Years
Category: Immigration Law
May 12, 2015 What Factors Determine Alimony in Florida?
Category: Alimony, Divorce, Spousal Support
May 05, 2015 Domestic Violence: How It Can Affect Child Custody in Florida
Category: Child Custody, Domestic Violence
April 30, 2015 Florida Legislator Proposes Serious Changes to Alimony Law
Category: Alimony, Divorce
April 28, 2015 Florida Same-Sex Couples Can Now Marry and Divorce
Category: Family Law, same-sex couples
April 24, 2015 Successful Co-Parenting: Using Your Smart Phone to Pave the Way
Category: Co-parenting, Divorce
April 23, 2015 Florida Man Arrested for Failing to Pay $120,000 in Child Support
Category: Child Support
March 31, 2015 Green Cards: Who Gets the Green Light?
Category: Green Card, Immigration Law
March 24, 2015 Steps to Help You Be a Good Co-Parent After a Divorce
Category: Child Custody, Divorce
March 17, 2015 Should You Retain Your Married Name Following Divorce?
Category: Divorce
March 10, 2015 Alimony Obligations if Your Former Partner Remarries
Category: Alimony, Divorce, Spousal Support
March 03, 2015 Do Kids' Opinions Matter in Florida Child Custody Hearings?
Category: Child Custody, Divorce
February 24, 2015 Beware of Hiding Assets When Going Through a Divorce
Category: Divorce, Marital Assets
February 17, 2015 Dividing IRA Assets in a Florida Divorce
Category: dividing assets, IRA assets
February 10, 2015 Do You Have a Right to Relocate with Your Children?
Category: Child Custody, Divorce, Relocation
February 03, 2015 Tip to Deal with Children's Birthdays and Holidays Following Divorce
Category: celebrations, Child Custody, Divorce
January 27, 2015 Judge Grants First Same-Sex Divorce in Florida
Category: Same-sex Divorce
January 20, 2015 The Many Shades of Alimony in Florida
Category: Alimony, Divorce, Family Law
January 13, 2015 Adultery and Divorce: Does Cheating Matter in Florida?
Category: Divorce, Family Law
January 06, 2015 Divorce vs. Annulment in Florida
Category: Annulment, Divorce, Family Law
December 30, 2014 Can Stepparents Legally Adopt Stepchildren?
Category: Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law
December 16, 2014 What Are Your Options If Your Ex is Not Paying Child Support?
Category: Child Support, Divorce, Family Law
December 09, 2014 The Two Types of Divorce in Florida
Category: Divorce, Family Law
December 02, 2014 Marital vs. Separate Property: Dividing Assets in Florida
Category: Divorce, Family Law
November 25, 2014 How Do Florida Courts Determine Child Custody?
Category: Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law
November 18, 2014 Imputing Income in Florida: Should You Be Worried?
Category: Divorce, Family Law
November 11, 2014 Criminal Charges that Could Lead to Deportation
Category: Criminal Defense, Deportation, Immigration Law
November 04, 2014 Changing Your Child's Last Name After a Divorce
Category: Child Custody, Divorce
October 28, 2014 When Your Child Doesn't Want to Visit the Other Parent
Category: Child Custody, Time-Sharing, Visitation
October 21, 2014 Why Do You Need a Divorce Attorney?
Category: Divorce
October 14, 2014 Grounds for Divorce in Florida
Category: Divorce
October 07, 2014 Creating a Parenting and Timesharing Plan in a Divorce
Category: Divorce, Time-Sharing
September 23, 2014 Florida Named One of Most Expensive Places to Get a Divorce
Category: Divorce
September 16, 2014 Report: Florida Seeing Third-Highest Rates of Child Immigrants
Category: Immigration Law
September 09, 2014 Do Grandparents Have Any Visitation Rights in Florida?
Category: Family Law, Grandparent Rights, Visitation
September 02, 2014 What Will Happen to Your 401(k) in a Florida Divorce?
Category: 401(k), Asset Division, Retirement Funds
August 26, 2014 The Difference Between Marital and Separate Property in Divorce
Category: Divorce, marital property, Separate Property
August 19, 2014 The Challenges of Modifying Child Custody in Florida
Category: Child Custody, Time-Sharing
August 12, 2014 Using Social Media Appropriately During Your Divorce
Category: Divorce, Social Media
August 05, 2014 Selling Your Marital Home
Category: Divorce
August 01, 2014 Are You Responsible for Your Former Spouse's Tax Debt?
Category: tax liability
July 29, 2014 Health Insurance After Divorce
Category: COBRA, Divorce, health insurance
July 22, 2014 Divorce Terminology - Speaking the Language Can Help You Understand the Process
Category: Divorce
July 18, 2014 Tax Issues to Consider in a Divorce Settlement
Category: Divorce, tax rules
July 15, 2014 Genetic Paternity Testing
Category: Paternity
July 08, 2014 Immigration Protection for Battered Spouses
Category: Domestic Violence, Immigration Law, Violence Against Women Act
July 01, 2014 Parole in Place Policy for Military Service Members and Their Families
Category: Immigration Law
May 27, 2014 How to Prepare for a Divorce
Category: Divorce
May 20, 2014 When is a Business a Marital Asset?
Category: Asset Division, businesses and divorce, Marital Assets
May 13, 2014 How Professional Degrees and Licenses Affect Divorce
Category: Divorce, Marital Assets
May 07, 2014 Applying for a United States Visa
Category: DS-230, Green Card, I-9 compliance, Immigration Law, non-immigrant visa, USCIS, Visa
May 06, 2014 Do You Need a Forensic Divorce Accountant?
Category: Asset Division, forensic divorce accountant
April 29, 2014 Options for Collecting Child Support
Category: Child Support, Family Law
April 22, 2014 Beware of Green Card Lottery Scams
Category: Green Card, Immigration Law
April 15, 2014 Reasons to Consider Separation Over Divorce
Category: Divorce, Legal Separation
April 11, 2014 Can I Move With My Child After a Divorce?
Category: Family Law, order modification, Parenting Plan, Relocation
April 01, 2014 Benefits of Mediation for Family Law Disputes
Category: Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods, Mediation
March 25, 2014 Talking to Your Children About Divorce
Category: Divorce
March 18, 2014 Signs of Movement in Congress's Immigration Deadlock
Category: Immigration Law, Immigration Reform
March 11, 2014 Florida Court Recognizes Parental Rights for Same-Sex Partner
Category: Parental Rights, same-sex family law
March 06, 2014 Recent Movement on Florida Alimony Reform
Category: Alimony
March 03, 2014 Getting Married in the United States
Category: Immigration Law, K visa
February 11, 2014 Is Nesting an Option for Your Children?
Category: Child Custody, Divorce
February 06, 2014 Gray Divorce Has Different Challenges
Category: Divorce, Gray Divorce
February 04, 2014 The Supreme Court and Baby Veronica
Category: Child Custody, Indian Child Welfare Act
January 23, 2014 Helping Your Teen Cope with Divorce
Category: Divorce
January 16, 2014 Protecting Your Professional Practice During Divorce
Category: Divorce, Postnuptial Agreement
January 09, 2014 Florida Divorce After Supreme Court Ruling on DOMA
Category: DOMA, same-sex family law, Same-sex Spouses
January 06, 2014 Can You Extend Your Stay With a B Visa?
Category: Immigration Law
January 02, 2014 Five Tips for Winning Your Parenting Plan Battle
Category: Parenting Plan
December 26, 2013 Who Should Apply for an E-1/E-2 Visa?
Category: E-visa, Treaty Investor, Treaty Trader
December 19, 2013 Chances of Success in Your Divorce Appeal
Category: Divorce, divorce modifications
November 25, 2013 Who Gets the Ring?
Category: broken engagement
November 21, 2013 Do Green Cards Have an Expiration Date?
Category: Green Card, Naturalization, U.S. Citizenship
November 18, 2013 How Does Marriage Affect Parental Rights and Obligations?
Category: Fathers Rights, Paternity
November 14, 2013 Five Financial Tips for the Newly Divorced
Category: Divorce, financial issues
November 11, 2013 Requesting an Alimony Modification
Category: Alimony, post-divorce modifications
November 07, 2013 Need Help? Hire an Au Pair
Category: au pair, J-1 visa, U.S. Citizenship, Work Visa
November 04, 2013 Divorce and Special Needs Children
Category: Child Support, Special Needs Children, Time-Sharing
October 31, 2013 When Fault Matters in Divorce
Category: Marital Assets, misconduct, no-fault divorce, Time-Sharing
October 28, 2013 Divorce: How Long Will This Take?
Category: Contested Divorce, Dissolution
October 21, 2013 Who Can Apply For U.S. Citizenship?
Category: Green Card, Immigration Law, Naturalization, USCIS
October 17, 2013 Don't Let Your Spouse Run Away With Your Child to Another Country
Category: Child Custody, Domestic Violence, Parental Kidnapping
October 14, 2013 Using a Guardian Ad Litem to Your Advantage
Category: Child Custody, Divorce
October 10, 2013 Should I Move Out?
Category: Equitable Distribution, Marital Assets, separation
October 08, 2013 Why Divorce?
Category: Divorce
September 16, 2013 Divorce and the Presto-Chango Name Change
Category: Divorce Agreement, Name Change
September 12, 2013 National Putative Father's Registry: Good Idea or Bad Idea?
Category: Fathers Rights
September 09, 2013 Sesame Street Toolkit Helps Children of Divorce Cope
Category: Child Custody, Divorce
September 05, 2013 Florida Man Becomes First Approved for Same-Sex Green Card
Category: Green Card, Immigration Law, Same-sex Spouses
September 03, 2013 College Savings Plans and Divorce
Category: college savings plan, Divorce
August 29, 2013 Closing the Loose Ends on Your Divorce
Category: Divorce, joint accounts
August 26, 2013 Got a Roommate? Better Watch Your Alimony
Category: Alimony, co-habitation, Divorce
August 22, 2013 Fighting for Fathers' Rights
Category: Child Custody, Fathers Rights, Parenting Plan, Time-Sharing
August 19, 2013 Show Me the Money!
Category: Alimony, Asset Division, Child Support, Equitable Distribution
August 15, 2013 The World's Most Expensive Divorces
Category: Divorce, High-Asset Divorce
July 29, 2013 Divorcing a Missing Spouse
Category: Divorce
July 25, 2013 Obtaining a Family-Based Immigrant Visa
Category: Immigration Law
July 22, 2013 What to Expect in a Marriage Dissolution
Category: Divorce
July 18, 2013 "Substantial Change" Required for Child Timesharing Modification
Category: Family Law
July 15, 2013 When Business Owners Divorce
Category: Business, Divorce
July 11, 2013 Get Protection from the Threat of Deportation
Category: Deportation, Immigration Law
July 08, 2013 Division of Debts in Divorce
Category: Divorce
July 05, 2013 Protecting Your Rights: Divorce and Domestic Violence
Category: Divorce, Domestic Violence
July 02, 2013 Focusing on Your Child's Best Interests in Divorce
Category: Child Custody, Divorce
June 28, 2013 Collaborating to Reach a Divorce Settlement
Category: Collaborative Divorce, Divorce
May 17, 2013 Protecting Yourself from Ruinous Alimony
Category: Divorce
April 17, 2013 Moving Out? Now What?
Category: Dissolution, Divorce, Family Law, separation agreement
April 15, 2013 Dividing Retirement Funds in a Divorce
Category: Divorce, Qualified Domestic Relations Order, Retirement Funds
April 10, 2013 The Four Types of Florida Alimony
Category: Alimony, Divorce
March 18, 2013 Florida Laws Govern Child Support Payments
Category: Child Support
February 05, 2013 Deportation: The Hidden Price of Pleading Guilty
Category: Criminal Defense, Deportation
January 30, 2013 Does Living Together Constitute a Legal Marriage?
Category: common law marriage, Family Law
November 21, 2012 All About Equitable Distribution
Category: Divorce, Equitable Distribution
November 08, 2012 What is a Parenting Plan?
Category: Child Custody, Family Law, Parenting Plan, Visitation
October 16, 2012 How Your Family Lawyer Can Help You
Category: Family Law
October 09, 2012 Take Your Time When Searching for a Family Lawyer
Category: Family Law
October 02, 2012 Protecting Your Assets During Divorce
Category: Divorce
September 25, 2012 When to Get a Divorce: Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Meet with a Lawyer
Category: Contested Divorce
September 24, 2012 How Does Domestic Violence Impact a Florida Divorce?
Category: Divorce, Domestic Violence
September 24, 2012 Continuing Child Support Payments After an Arrest
Category: arrests, Child Support

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