Guardianship in New York Challenges When the Guardian is an Adult Child Living Abroad

Guardianship in New York Challenges When the Guardian is an Adult Child Living Abroad

By Brian Figeroux, Esq.  Guardianship laws in New York City (NYC) and New York State (NYS) are designed to protect individuals—commonly referred to as wards—who cannot manage their personal, financial, or medical affairs due to physical or mental incapacity. In cases where an adult child, living outside the United States and not a U.S. citizen […]

The Devastating Legal Actions Donald Trump Could Take to Dismantle the U.S. Immigration System if Reelected

The Devastating Legal Actions Donald Trump Could Take to Dismantle the U.S. Immigration System if Reelected

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Prashantrajsingh / shutterstock.com  If reelected, Donald Trump would have significant legal tools at his disposal to carry out his immigration agenda. Through executive orders, presidential proclamations, and legislative efforts, he could pursue mass deportations, revive the Muslim Ban, and terminate programs like DACA, TPS, and Parole in Place. […]

Proof and Testimony Required for Tenants to Prove Rent Stabilization Status in New York City, NYS: A Comprehensive Analysis

Proof and Testimony Required for Tenants to Prove Rent Stabilization Status in New York City, NYS: A Comprehensive Analysis

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: pisaphotography/shutterstock.com Rent stabilization in New York City (NYC) and New York State (NYS) is a cornerstone of tenant protections, offering regulated rent increases and other rights to tenants in covered buildings. Proving that a building is rent-stabilized can have far-reaching consequences for tenants, providing them with greater security […]

Judge Grants Texas’ Request to Keep Families Apart, At Least For Now

Judge Grants Texas’ Request to Keep Families Apart, At Least For Now

By Suchita Mathur,immigrationimpact.com | Editorial Credit: Vic Hinterlang/shutterstock.com A mere three days after 16 Republican-led states sued the Biden administration over its “Keeping Families Together” parole process, a federal judge in Texas handed the plaintiffs a temporary “administrative stay,” ordering the federal government to stop granting any applications under the new process while the lawsuit […]