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      • Driver's licenses from five states are no longer valid in Florida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