Monthly Archives: May 2025
Understanding Intentional Dissipation of Marital Property During Divorce
Many people divorce due to financial issues. Sometimes, couples simply have trouble making ends meet and this causes friction during a marriage. On the other hand, sometimes money is intentionally wasted. The intentional dissipation of marital property occurs when one spouse spends money intentionally in an effort to prevent the other party from receiving… Read More »
Waivers for Criminal Conviction as a Deportation Defense
One of the most common reasons foreign nationals are removed from the United States is because they have been convicted of a criminal offense. Although the grounds for deportation are similar to the grounds for inadmissibility due to a criminal conviction, they are narrower in scope. While there is little defense to deportation due… Read More »
When Can a Child State a Child Custody Preference?
Child custody is one of the most emotionally charged issues in family law. This is particularly true when a child wants to live primarily with one parent over the other. The state courts in Florida will only prioritize the best interests of the child but the question of if, or when, a child can… Read More »
How to Create a Chapter 13 Repayment Plan
One of the most common types of bankruptcy filed in the United States is Chapter 13. Unlike Chapter 7, borrowers do not have to pass the means test when filing Chapter 13. On the other hand, borrowers must also repay most of their debt according to the terms of the payment plan created during… Read More »
How Does Family-Based Immigration Work in the U.S.?
In the United States, citizens of the country as well as those with lawful permanent resident status can sponsor visas to bring their relatives in a foreign country into the U.S. This is known as family-based immigration and can provide a path for foreign relatives to become citizens of the United States. The visas… Read More »
