You need only one divorce in the country where you meet the residency and jurisdictional requirements, which could be the U.S. or the other country, but not two separate divorces, though getting a foreign divorce recognized in the U.S. requires it to meet U.S. state laws (due process, proper... View More

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answered on Oct 15, 2025

Apologies for the cliché, but it’s important: no attorney–client relationship is established by this answer. Please treat it as general information, not tailored legal advice.

Under Florida law, a U.S. broker may pay a referral fee to a real estate professional licensed abroad if the... View More

In addition to the issues of compliance with the sanctions laws of the two countries, both the United States regarding the verification of your Russian supplier, its managers and founders, and the Russian sanctions legislation, you will also face difficulties in making payments to Russia.... View More

Yes. Even though your business is out of state, you may be required to register to do business in Florida as a foreign business entity with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations and/or file tax in Florida. Some common examples of activities that create a business connection... View More

The question of whether you can place Vietnamese real property into a U.S. trust as a dual citizen involves a complex intersection of Vietnamese property law, U.S. trust law, and international legal considerations that go well beyond domestic estate planning. Under Vietnamese law, foreign nationals... View More

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answered on Apr 14, 2026

Generally, the state that has physical custody of the defendant has priority in carrying out its sentence. If the defendant is currently serving a life sentence in California, California has primary custody and Florida would typically need to wait until California either completes its sentence or... View More

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answered on Apr 3, 2026

Since you hold a valid Russian passport, you should be able to enter Russia as a Russian citizen without needing a separate visa. Russia generally requires its citizens to use their Russian passport when entering and leaving the country. Your U.S. green card status does not change your citizenship... View More

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answered on Mar 29, 2026

Florida has very broad public records laws under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, often referred to as the Sunshine Law. You have the right to request public records from any state or local government agency, and those agencies are generally required to respond. You should submit written public... View More

If the contract is governed by Florida law or involves a Florida-based company, disputes regarding the agreement can generally be pursued in Florida courts as a breach of contract claim.

If the company agreed to provide 90 days’ notice and compensation upon termination and refuses to... View More

This is not an international law question: more likely military law.

I know (from living where I do) that military installations prohibit bringing certain classes of property aboard. I defer to someone who has that experience to be more direct.

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answered on Oct 25, 2025

Importing a Russian military helmet like the model 6B47 into Florida can be complicated because of federal import controls on military or protective gear. Even though you intend to use it for personal purposes, U.S. law treats items with ballistic protection or military design features as regulated... View More

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answered on Oct 22, 2025

Under Florida law, it’s legal for an adult 18 or older to own a firearm, but 3D printing one adds some legal complications. Florida does not have a specific statute banning 3D printing a gun for personal use, as long as the firearm complies with federal law—meaning it isn’t a fully automatic... View More

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answered on Oct 14, 2025

Using an email that presents you as the owner can be treated as impersonation if you held yourself out as the owner to induce reliance in a transaction. Florida criminal law targets the unauthorized use of another person’s identifying information—such as a name or email—to obtain a benefit or... View More

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answered on Jul 20, 2025

A marriage to a second wife is void unless the marriage to the first wife is legally terminated. You need to retain a divorce attorney to terminate the first marriage and then get legally married to your current partner to make it legal.

There is no report that the Supreme Court has issued an order overturning Trump's ban on Harvard's ability to enroll international students. District Judge Allison D. Burroughs granted Harvard’s Motion for a temporary restraining order.

A temporary restraining order (TRO) is a... View More

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answered on May 9, 2025

It sounds like you want to pursue a Madrid application for registration in the U.S. based on use abroad. If you're also actually using the trademark in the U.S., that's another basis for registration.

This doesn't seem like a very hard problem to sort for someone who knows the system.

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answered on Apr 24, 2025

Your operation of importing food items to Miami, storing them in a bonded warehouse, and then re-exporting to Cuba without entering the U.S. market appears to be structured within legal parameters, but requires ongoing vigilance regarding compliance requirements.

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answered on Mar 15, 2025

Yes, finding a legal team in Florida willing to handle your high-value breach of settlement case on the financial terms you're suggesting is possible, though it may require careful searching and negotiation. Many established law firms in Florida with experience in international disputes and... View More

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answered on Jan 12, 2025

Yes, as an F1 visa student, you can trade stocks and engage in forex trading in the US. These activities are considered personal investments, which are generally allowed under your visa status. However, it's important to ensure that trading does not become a source of income that could be... View More

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answered on Dec 12, 2024

Your situation involves two separate cases that affect your ability to be released - the local charges in Pasco County and the out-of-state fugitive warrant from Mississippi.

Even if you're eligible to bond out on your Pasco County charges, the $0 bond hold for the fugitive warrant... View More