Category: FAQ
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What types of public assistance can I obtain for my family member with mental illness?
How can I register a family member in the Special Needs Registry? What should I do if my family member requires urgent assistance? Assistance can include healthcare coverage like Medicaid, income assistance like SSI and SSD, housing support like Section 8 Housing, nutritional support like Food Stamps, private insurance, and more. The key is to…
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How can I enforce my visitation rights in Florida if the parent without custody is preventing me from seeing my child?
If a party is unable to exercise their designated visitation time due to the other party’s refusal to grant access, the initial and crucial step that parent should take is to file a motion for enforcement with the relevant court and ask for a directive ordering the non-compliant parent to adhere to the court’s order.
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What are the requirements to move to another state with my children?
Any parent that wishes to move outside of the jurisdiction of the state of Florida with minor children that are subject to a time-sharing schedule, needs to comply with the relocation statute. This means giving written notice to the other parent of the intention to relocate and giving the other parent the opportunity to either…
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What should I bring with me on my initial consultation with a legal professional?
During your first meeting, it is important to have any relevant details about the incident, all medical invoices you have received, a comprehensive list of doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare providers including their addresses, and the previous three years of tax returns if you have experienced income loss due to the incident. Please note that…
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What are the requirements to become a citizen of the United States?
Generally, to become a citizen of the United States you must have been a permanent resident, which means have a blue card for five years, and have lived in the United States for most of that time, generally without any trips longer than six months in length. There are some exceptions where if you are…
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What is an L-1 visa?
An L-1 Visa is commonly referred to as an intercompany transfer visa, which enables a foreign corporation to relocate an executive, manager, or individual with specialized expertise from an overseas branch or affiliate, or a parent corporation, to the corresponding U.S. entity that is also an affiliate, parent, or branch. It is a prerequisite for…
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What is considered a significant investment for the purposes of an E-2 visa?
One of the requirements for the E-2 Treaty Investor visa is that the investment must be significant. This is generally believed to be approximately $100,000, but there is no strict rule. It is possible to obtain the visa with a smaller amount, and it is also possible for a case with an investment exceeding $100,000…
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How can I meet the requirements for an E-2 visa?
What are the requirements for obtaining an E2 visa? E-2 visas are investor visas for investors from specific countries who have a trade agreement between their home nation and the United States. Individuals from foreign countries interested in applying for an investor visa must ensure that their investment amount is significant, considering the operational and…
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How can I meet the requirements for a TN visa?
TN visas are for citizens of Canada and Mexico who work as professionals in specific occupations defined by the NAFTA Trade Agreement. To apply for the visa, individuals from Mexico must submit an application at the U.S. Consulate in Mexico, while Canadians can choose to apply at the border.
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What is the minimum duration of H-1B or L-1 employment before my employer can support my green card application?
In fact, there is no specific time obligation for an individual to work under H1 or L1 status before their green card process can be initiated by the employer. Interestingly, this can even be pursued by individuals who have never visited the United States.
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Why is it important to establish an estate plan?
Why is it essential to create an estate plan? Regrettably, many families neglect the importance of proper estate planning due to the misconception that their assets are insignificant or that their children can independently distribute them. If one fails to establish legal arrangements for asset management and affairs after their incapacity or demise, the intestacy…
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How do I appoint a guardian for my children?
If you have children under the age of eighteen, you should designate a person or persons to be appointed guardian(s) over their person and property. Of course, if a surviving parent lives with the minor children (and has custody over them) he or she automatically continues to remain their sole guardian. This is true despite…
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What Information Should I Get From My Broker Before Making An Investment?
How can I protect myself from future broker misconduct and fraud? How can I determine if my broker is making legal investments? Financial advisors and stockbrokers are required to propose investments that are suitable for their customers. The concept of suitability requires an assessment of a number of factors, including the client’s age, income, net…
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What is the definition of Elder Financial Abuse?
Elder financial abuse refers to the exploitation of a senior investor’s vulnerability within their trusted circle, resulting in the mishandling of their financial matters. The prevalent types of elder financial abuse involve siphoning funds from the senior investor’s bank or brokerage accounts for personal gain rather than the benefit of the senior investor. Additionally, financial…
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How can I safeguard myself against workplace discrimination?
How can I submit a complaint about workplace discrimination? Depending on the specific type of discrimination, you can lodge your complaint with the State Commission on Human Rights, the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), or both. The concerned agency will investigate your claim, and afterward, you have the option to initiate a lawsuit in…
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How soon should I seek medical attention after being injured in a car accident?
What steps should you take after experiencing an injury in a car accident? What should I do if I’ve been injured in an automobile accident? What should I do if I have been injured in a car crash? Even if you are not immediately aware of an injury, there are actions you can follow after…
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What law applies to cruise line injuries?
That depends on who you are. If you are a crew member serving aboard the ship, you have causes of action under the Smithson Act, which is a statutory remedy for negligence against your employer, as well as common law, general maritime causes of action of unseaworthiness and maintenance and cure. If you’re a passenger…
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What are the steps involved in formal probate proceedings in Florida?
What does the process of Florida Probate entail? What happens during the probate process? The probate process can simply be described as the legal proceedings required to transfer title of assets belonging to a decedent, into the names of the correct beneficiaries. As a hypothetical, let’s assume your relative passes away. If at the moment…
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What type of business entity should I establish?
The main options are a company, which can be either taxed as a separate entity (“Company A”) or on a “pass-through” basis (“Company B”); a limited liability firm; a limited partnership; or a general partnership. The decision depends on various factors, including the nature of business activities to be carried out; the geographical location of…
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How is child custody determined?
Custody is generally determined by considering what is in the “best interest of the child”. A number of factors are taken into consideration in determining the best interest of the child. These include the mental and physical health, financial situation, religion, parenting skills, and lifestyle of each parent, as well as the child’s age, gender,…
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What should I do if I have a legal claim against another individual or organization?
What should I do if I have a legal claim against another person or entity? You should promptly consult with an attorney so that your claims may be presented to the relevant Court. There are strict “statutes of limitation” that dictate the time frame within which you must file a lawsuit. The statutes of limitation…
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What should I do if I get sued?
Do not ignore the matter! You should promptly consult with a qualified attorney so that your rights are adequately safeguarded. There are specific deadlines that must be adhered to in any legal action. These deadlines may commence from the day you are served with legal documents.
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What are the consequences if I disregard a lawsuit that has been filed against me?
Most likely, the court will issue a default judgment against you for the requested amount in the complaint, including interest, expenses, and possibly even legal fees. Afterwards, the judgment creditor may attempt to enforce the judgment by freezing your bank accounts, deducting money from your wages, placing a lien on your house, and so on.…
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If a health plan has given prior approval for a doctor to offer services, can it subsequently recover the payment from the doctor under the argument that the Enrollee wasn’t covered by the plan at the time the services were provided?
Can a legal entity retroactively recover payment from a lawyer if a health plan has pre-approved them to provide services, but later determines that the client was not covered by the plan when the services were rendered? A health plan cannot reject a claim for services that were preapproved based on the retrospective termination of…