Blog Posts in May, 2015

How Do You Sponsor Your Fiancé or Spouse for a Visa?

There are a number of ways to obtain a U.S. visa, including a fiancé or spouse visa. However, while an American citizen or permanent resident who is married or engaged to a citizen of another country might be able to legally relocate his or her spouse or fiancé to U.S., this is not an automatic right. Many misunderstand this law, believing that marriage or engagement opens to the gates for their ...

Hispanic Immigration Will Spur Florida Economy Over Next 20 Years

Good news for Florida’s economy: the growing Hispanic population is set to have a positive impact on job growth over the next 20 years. According to a new national study by international research firm IHS, “Hispanic Immigration and U.S. Economic Growth,” released in February, the Hispanic population will account for 75 percent of the job growth in south Florida alone. Hispanics have long made up a ...

What Factors Determine Alimony in Florida?

When a couple gets a divorce, there are numerous decisions they need to make while creating their divorce decree. These decisions include issues of property division, child custody and spousal support. Spousal support, or alimony, is a type of support paid by one spouse to another to assist with financial inequalities. It may be paid on a temporary or even permanent basis. Alimony is not automatic ...

Domestic Violence: How It Can Affect Child Custody in Florida

When it comes to determining child custody matters in Florida, emotions often run hot. It’s fairly common to see custody battles in court stretch on for long periods of time — even months or years. This can be nerve-wracking for parents who may fear that any mistakes might jeopardize their right to custody. Although judges look closely into the fitness of both parents, they generally recognize ...