Akilah Harris, PLLC

What Is A Guardian Ad Litem And Do I Need One In My Custody Case?…

In a high-conflict divorce or child custody case, a Florida court may appoint a guardian ad litem (GAL)  to help investigate the dispute and ensure that a child’s best interests are fully protected. If you are interested in having a guardian ad litem appointed in your case, it is important to understand the role of …

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Our New Office Is On Broward Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale!…

We are very excited to let you know that our new office is located on 500 East Broward Boulevard, Suite 1710 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida!  More About Akilah Harris, PLLC. And Our Practice As a privately held law practice we dedicate our interests to the practice of family law. Our area of experience and expertise …

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A Few Things To Keep In Mind When Preparing For Your Immigration Interview…

An immigration interview with US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) can be a nerve-wracking experience.  One of the most asked questions is what is going to happen at my immigration interview and how do I need to prepare?  While interviews are a normal part of the process in obtaining permanent residency (often known as a …

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How Co-parent Actions Directly Impact Their Children…

A divorce or separation is one of the greatest challenges a child can face.  Divorce or separation is often filled with anger, hurt, resentment, and sadness. If parents let their conflict run rampant it can cause permanent harm to their children. If the parents can learn how to communicate, cooperate, and compromise as co-parents these …

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Expungement Tips – How To Seal And Expunge a Criminal Record…

In the state of Florida, it is legal for some people to seal and/or expunge their criminal records. By doing so, this can keep future employers, banks, creditors, landlords, as well as colleges or universities from seeing the mistakes of your past. Being able to keep a previous run-in with the law sealed might keep …

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Why Settlements Are Advantageous For Many Divorces and Relationships With Shared Children…

For many cases, rather than going to trial, a marital settlement occurs that ends the case. Settlements serve as an alternative path from litigation through trial. Most settlements are achieved by negotiation between the attorneys and the parties agree to terms of settlement. In Family Law, settlements are very common in marital cases and paternity …

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A Quick Guide To Naturalization In Florida…

Many immigrants to Florida have a goal to become a U.S. citizen. There are many legal issues that must be resolved and an application process that must be fulfilled, including taking a naturalization test. How Can I Apply For U.S. Citizenship Or Naturalization In Florida? To apply for naturalization in Florida and U.S citizenship, you …

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