By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Ryan Rodrick Beiler / shutterstock.com In recent years, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has intensified its scrutiny of family-based immigration petitions. This heightened examination focuses on identifying factual inconsistencies, omissions, mistakes, or intentional misrepresentations within applications. Such rigorous evaluations can lead to petition denials, revocation […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. New York State (NYS) matrimonial law is a complex legal framework that aims to balance the rights and interests of spouses in the context of marriage dissolution. A unique issue arises when individuals seek equitable distribution of marital property but refuse divorce due to religious convictions. This situation highlights a confluence […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: Paparacy/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 […]
