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There’s nothing simple about adoption. It’s a complicated legal process, a tangled web of statutes and contracts with many potential pitfalls and short circuits. Hiring Julie Beth Jouben, P.A. as your adoption attorney is the best way of clearing the road in front of...
As an applicant looking to get their permanent residency in the United States, you want to do everything correctly the first time. If not, the process can become drawn out, causing issues with your plans. To prevent any unexpected problems from arising, trust an...
Stepparents adopting a child within a blended family is a common form of adoption. However, the path for stepparents to legally adopt their spouse’s children is not always a clear one. If you are a Palm Harbor stepparent looking to adopt your spouse’s biological...
Your fiancé visa attorney in Clearwater can help your soon-to-be spouse enter the United States, but you must remember that your fiancé’s rights will be limited. A K-1 visa allows a person to come to the country for a particular reason — marriage to a U.S. Citizen....
When it comes to immigration law, immigrants want to make sure that they stay square with the law in order to be in the good graces of the government. However, even one mistake can lead to deportation. Here are a few tips for avoiding trouble or stress during the...
Most people understand that divorce is not as simple as two people signing a paper and going their separate ways forever. The dissolution of a legal marriage is often complicated and emotionally draining. Florida is a “no-fault divorce” state, which means that when...
It is true that adopting a child from another country can take a long time. However, the same can be said for adopting a child domestically as well. When it comes to foreign adoption, first you will need to come to terms with the fact that there is a wait time. The...
Custody is possible for biological fathers even if you were not married when the baby was born. Family courts generally want to encourage the involvement of both parents as long as the conditions are positive for the minor. Your child custody attorney at Julie Best...
Where stepparent adoptions are concerned, consent from the biological parent of a child must be given for the child’s stepparent to adopt them legally. However, there are circumstances that bypass this step. For example, if the biological parent has had their legal...
Divorce is not something to take lightly, and you should consult with a professional to protect yourself. There are many reasons why you may want to separate from your spouse permanently, and a divorce attorney can help facilitate the process. While for some, ending a...