Ver la traducción al español a continuación If you have been following the news recently, you have heard about increased raids and detentions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Yes, ICE is actively searching for those that committed crimes, have orders of deportation or simply undocumented. It is their job to enforce U.S. immigration laws. […]
Do You Have a Pending Traffic Violation?
Ver la traducción al español a continuación Are you an undocumented immigrant who has been issued a traffic ticket? Did you try to pay your ticket, but the Court refused your payment? If so, this article will help you understand the legal process, your rights and your obligations, generally. The attorneys at Griffith Xidias Law […]
5 Essential Lease Terms
If you are a landlord or property manager, your lease is a critical component of your business operations. You should be careful not to rely on pre-printed leases or downloaded forms. Standardized lease agreements are not guaranteed to fit your particular needs, and what may work in California may not be enforceable in Indiana. As […]
Indiana Series LLC- Myths and Realities
UPDATE: We have posted a more detailed analysis of the Series LLC for real estate investments/deals. You can read that article HERE. The Indiana Series LLC is so new that the rules, regulations, processes and law on this new business model are incomplete and undecided. Because Indiana only adopted a law permitting the Series LLC […]
DO I NEED A REAL ESTATE LICENSE
Certain activities involving real estate DO require a license. The question is what activities performed by whom. In order to determine when and for whom a license is required, we turn to state statutory law. Because I only practice law in Indiana, I’ll use Indiana’s statutory scheme as an example. Research the statutory law in […]
OPTIONS FOR RELIEF BEFORE AN IMMIGRATION COURT
Ver la traducción al español a continuación OPTIONS FOR RELIEF BEFORE ANIMMIGRATION COURT If you have been following the news recently, you have heard about increased raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). What happens if you or your loved one has been taken into custody? What Happens If I am Taken into Custody? If […]
Know Your Rights – ICE RAIDS AND SWEEPS
Ver la traducción al español a continuación If you have been following the news recently, you have heard about increased raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Yes, ICE is conducting raids in search of those who have committed crimes, have orders of deportation or simply undocumented. It is important that you know your rights […]
5 Reasons Why You Should NOT Use the Internet as a Substitute for an Experienced Lawyer
A few times each month, the attorneys at GRIFFITH LAW GROUP must explain to a client that the blog article the client read on the Internet inaccurately describes the law as it applies to that client, or that the blog article or e-Book fails to address all the elements of a claim or defense, and […]
Transfer on Death Deeds in Indiana
In 2009, Indiana passed the Transfer on Death Property Act, which gave Indiana real property owners the ability to designate (but not complete) the transfer of real property to a beneficiary upon the owner’s death without the need for the probate process. The owner retains absolute control of the property during his or her lifetime. […]
Be Aware of Scams
President Obama’s 2014 executive order announcing a new Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents immigration relief (commonly referred to as DAPA) brought about a lot of excitement for those undocumented people living here in the U.S. Unfortunately, it also brought about increased criminal activity and scams by those trying to take […]