QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I cant believe its so hard to find information on how to renew my US visa. Aside from that a lot of people are telling me to renew it before it expires or I will lose it. Can you assist? Shay RESPONSE: Dear Shay, Make it simple.. Here’s the link you need to go to as a Jamaican living in Jamaica: http://www.usvisa-jamaica.com/jam/ Legal Wiz
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Questions and answers by senior journalists based on research and expertise with a network of professionals such as lawyers, realtors, private investigators and other related fields
Can I serve my summons in Jamaica for my civil case?
To serve the summons in a Jamaican civil matter yourself is your best bet in ensuring it is served and progress of the case. The process is fairly simple.
Read MoreHow do I ‘administer’ Jamaica land when an executor dies
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz My grandfather passed away last year. My mother is now asking me to assist as the executor had died before my grandfather. The Courts told me to apply for Letters of administration. Can you help me with obtaining a title or any other necessary documents? What are the fees and processes to do so? MARLON Maragh RESPONSE: MARLON Thank you for communicating. Before registered title can be transferred to either your mother or your name, you will need to obtain Letters of Administration for the property.…
Read MoreI need to evict my Jamaican exgirlfriend
You need to serve your exgirlfriend a notice officially, as she legally entered your house and is deemed a ‘tenant’, even though she does not pay rent.
Read MoreI want back my bags she has for nine years in Jamaica
It’s a question of morale – would the bags have been ‘given’ if the work was not going to be done BUT then if destroyed or sold, would you ask for them now
Read MoreThey paid me for only 8 of 20 years on my shares in Jamaica?
Dear Legal Wiz, I have had shares in Carrerras for over 20 years. I went to collect some money and was told that I will get some money only 8 years? They told me another bank has my money for the first 12 years. Dear Richie, I will check it for you, but you need to supply more information. QUESTION:
Read MorePlease tell me how to research Jamaica survey, title!
I love this piece of land – it’s my dream and I want to make sure I take all the rights steps to make this come true. The vendors have a solicitor already and..
Read MoreWill he spend time in Jamaica jail for a seatbelt ticket?
My son has asked for a lot of money. He is worried that he will go to jail in Jamaica. He did not pay his seatbelt ticket, nor go to court. Will he go to jail?
Read MoreAm I legally bound to this Jamaican builder?
I signed a note saying that I would give the Jamaican builder a lot of land, but I did not specify that the house must be completed in the note.
Read MoreHelp me sort title for Jamaica land left by 4th generation
A reader seeks title left by 4th generation Jamaican! QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, Hello, I have a question regarding obtaining a land title. The property is in a rural area of Jamaica, I am 4th generation to this property the only name that may be on the title is about five generation back which would be my great, great,…….. grandfather. I have a diagram for the property, how do I get my name on title, and also how do I obtain the title if I can get one. Also whats…
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