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Can Marrying a U.S. Citizen Help an Undocumented Immigrant Get a Green Card?

You may be wondering whether marrying a U.S. citizen can help an undocumented immigrant gain a green card. In fact, this topic is commonly misunderstood. Many people mistakenly believe that marrying a U.S. citizen can be a quick fix to just about any immigration problem, but in reality, a lot of complicated issues can arise.

June 22, 2021/0 Comments/by MVWhiteJR

I am a Refugee: How Can I Help My Family Come to the U.S.?

If you are a refugee or asylee, you may be feeling overwhelmed trying to navigate the immigration system. It is hard to be in a new country, particularly when your loved ones have not been granted the same refugee status. The good news is that if you are at least 18 years old, there are a number of ways you can help your immediate family members come to or stay in the United States legally.

June 15, 2021/0 Comments/by MVWhiteJR

HAWM Blog, Personal Injury Law

I Have Been in a Florida Car Accident: What Do I Do?

Being involved in a car crash can be a devastating and life-altering experience. It is no surprise that many people find themselves in shock after an accident, and unsure of what to do next. The best thing you can do in this moment is take a deep breath, bring your awareness to your body, and check in with yourself.

June 8, 2021/0 Comments/by MVWhiteJR

HAWM Blog, Personal Injury Law

Drag Racing and Resulting Injuries, Deaths on the Rise in Central Florida

Florida State Troopers have increased their efforts to reduce speeding after a dramatic increase in drag racing and related injuries and deaths over the past month. Drag racing and speeding in excess of 100 mph increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 31, 2021/0 Comments/by MVWhiteJR

Family Law, HAWM Blog

Florida Guardian Ad Litem And Your Custody Case

A Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) is appointed by a Florida court to investigate and evaluate family disputes to help protect a child’s best interests. Florida GALs act on behalf of the child and are considered “next friend of the child.”

May 24, 2021/0 Comments/by MVWhiteJR

Family Law, HAWM Blog

Grandparents Rights To Visitation In Florida

With the many changes in family dynamics over the years, a recurring issue for Florida families is the right of grandparents to have timesharing with their grandchildren.

May 24, 2021/0 Comments/by MVWhiteJR

Criminal Law, HAWM Blog

How Florida Police are Combatting the Uptick in Street-Racing and How it Could Impact You

Speeding and Street-Racing is a growing problem in Florida. After a particularly devastating streak of injuries and deaths caused by high-speed street races, including the death of an 11-year-old Florida girl, police have been scrambling to put a stop to it.

May 18, 2021/0 Comments/by MVWhiteJR

HAWM Blog, Immigration Law

Undocumented Immigrants are Being Denied Covid-19 Vaccinations in Florida

The Florida Immigration Coalition has reported that their immigration hotline is “blowing up” with calls from undocumented immigrants who have been repeatedly, and frustratingly, turned away from COVID-19 vaccination sites and centers.

May 11, 2021/0 Comments/by MVWhiteJR

Business Law, Criminal Law, Family Law, HAWM Blog, Immigration Law, Personal Injury Law

Do You Have a Healthy Attorney-Client Relationship?

If you are in the process of seeking legal representation for any reason, it is critical that you feel comfortable with your legal counsel. The attorney-client relationship works both ways. The attorney has to be a good fit for the clients just like the client has to be a good fit for the attorney.

May 4, 2021/0 Comments/by MVWhiteJR

Criminal Law, HAWM Blog

Federal Lawsuit Filed Challenging Florida’s “Anti-Riot” Law

An Orlando civil rights attorney filed a federal lawsuit last Wednesday against Gov. Ron DeSantis, Attorney General Ashley Moody and Orange County Sheriff John Mina in what may be the first legal challenge to Florida’s “anti-riot” law that went into effect this week.

April 27, 2021/0 Comments/by MVWhiteJR