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Symantha Rhodes
Plan Life Law, PLLC
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Biography
I am an immigrant helping other immigrants who face difficulties navigating the US legal system to obtain legal status to become residents and citizens quicker, build successful businesses, and leave a legacy for their families. I provide quality services by ensuring my legal advice is comprehensive, and my client support is unmatched. I offer affordable flat fees that are transparent.
Practice Areas
- Immigration Law
- Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
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- Google Meet
Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Paid consultations are eligible for a discount.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Florida
- The Florida Bar
- ID Number: 1038152
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Languages
- English
Professional Experience
- Managing Attorney
- Plan Life Law, PLLC
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- Practicing immigration, business formation, and estate planning law.
- Drafting Lawyer
- Adelson Law Office
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- Immigration and estate planning
- Realtor
- Self-Employed
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- Assist with property sales contract preparation
- Legislative Assistant
- New York State Assembly
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- Draft bills and memos, and aid in the passing of state laws.
Education
- Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
- J.D. (2021) | Law
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Professional Associations
- The Florida Bar  # 1038152
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21 Questions Answered
- Q. How to start the asylum process in the U.S. as a seeker from Ethiopia?
- A: The procedures for seeking asylum in the United States differ based on two primary factors: whether you are currently in removal proceedings and whether you file Form I-589 within one year of your most recent entry. The initial step involves filing Form I-589, "Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal," accompanied by comprehensive evidence to substantiate your claim. Given the complexity of asylum law, obtaining legal representation is highly advisable.
- Q. Am I safe to travel with a 48-month green card extension?
- A: Consider reviewing and modifying your social media and phone content prior to travel.
- Q. Am I entitled to half the proceeds from a house bought during marriage if not on the deed?
- A: Whether you are entitled to half the proceeds from a house bought during your marriage, even if you are not on the deed, depends heavily on the laws of your specific state.
Some states are "community property" states. In these states, assets acquired during the marriage are generally considered jointly owned, regardless of whose name is on the title. Therefore, you would likely be entitled to half the value of the house. Most states follow "equitable distribution." This means that assets are divided fairly, but not necessarily equally. Courts consider various factors, such as the length of the marriage, contributions to the property, and each spouse's financial situation. ... Read More
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