Blog Posts in August, 2015

Immigration Takes Center Stage in Presidential Race

With nearly two-dozen viable candidates for president seeking to distinguish themselves among voters, immigration has become even more of a hot-button issue over the past several months. Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, in contrast to most other Republicans in the race, has criticized many of his fellow candidates for their stances on immigration, while putting forth his own pathway to legal status ...

Applications for Tech Visas Hit Record High

The U.S. immigration system can be very complex, involving strict requirements, rigid quotas and difficult-to-understand procedures. The system is designed to address the needs of the country and serve the demand for both permanent and visiting visas. This year many of the applications for one type of visa will need to be rejected due to an unusually high level of demand. Applications for visas ...

Florida Appellate Court Allows Same-Sex Divorce

In January, Florida became the latest state to legalize same-sex marriage. For couples that had waited years to make their unions official in the eyes of the law, the news was greeted with celebration and joy. For another segment of the population, however, the new law only raised more questions. Same-sex couples that wanted a divorce in Florida did not receive the same unambiguous green light as ...

Divorce After Dementia: A Pending Legal Question in Florida

A Florida man suffering from dementia is battling for his right to divorce his wife of 15 years. The case has brought up serious questions about laws regarding mental capacity and intent in individuals with symptoms of cognitive decline. The couple in question was married in 2000 after seven years of dating. He is now 87 and has trouble remembering what year it is and who is president of the ...