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Deferred action for childhood arrivals, or "DACA"   Who Is Eligible for DACA   Under the new DACA program effective in early 2015, you may apply for deferred action status if you:   had not yet turned age 16 when you came to the U.S. to live   have continuously lived (“resided”) in the U.S. since June 15, 2010 up to when you apply (excluding any brief, casual, and innocent departures)   were physically present in the U.S. on June 15, 2012, and also at the time you apply for deferred action   either entered the U.S. without inspection before June 15, 2012, or if you entered with inspection, your lawful immigration status (such as a visa or Temporary Protected Status (TPS)) had expired as of June 15, 2012   are either in school now (unless absent for emergency reasons), have graduated or earned a certificate of completion from an accredited high school, have obtained a general education development (GED) certificate, or are an h...

GUIDING APPLICANTS & EMPLOYERS  THROUGH THE PROCESS Immigrants have always played an important role in the American economy, and American immigration law currently allows a limited number of people every year to qualify for permanent resident status (a green card) based on their employment. At The Marin Law Firm, P.A., we provide the assistance you need with employment-based immigration.          

Back to School: Happy Blended Families This time of year is always full of excitement for the kids, for divorced parents and step-parents, it can also bring with it the anxiety of certain conflict and the complexities of getting back into the school routines. Start the school year by sitting down with your child's teacher or school counselor before the school year starts to explain the family situation without your child present. Afterwards, plan the school year with your ex.   Here are our top Back to School tips for divorced parents,  which we hope will help with this transition in your family . Planning the school year: Plan the year from September to June. Starting from holidays, school breaks, weekends, etc. Then you have a basic overview of where everyone will be and when. Less confusion leads to less misunderstanding which leads to more clarity. This leads to happier people. Things may change as the year progresses but at least everyone has a ge...

Divorce and Spousal Abuse: What You Need to Know There are two sides to every story. Nowhere is that truer than in domestic violence cases. T here are two sides to every story.  Attorney Carmelina Marin is experienced at representing those who seek legal protection for victims of domestic violence, as well as, defend persons accused of domestic violence.   Behind closed doors, or hidden beneath a blanket of silence, domestic violence bruises the lives of millions of people every year– Florida is a no-fault state – that means when a person files divorce papers the only legal reason a person has to give is that the marriage is “irretrievable broken.” However, abuse may come into play when determining equitable distribution of marital assets and liabilities, the award of alimony, and determination of parental responsibility, custody and time sharing.   There is no distinction when a person is a victim...