Who do I complain against a Jamaican Attorney to?  Are you having issues with a Jamaican attorney? A reader writes in for information on how to complain against a Jamaican attorney.

Can I acquire the title for my Jamaican property online? A reader enquires on the possibility of accessing a title for Jamaican property online. Our Legal Wiz provides a solution.
 

He is dead, but did he transfer my title as my representative? Can my relative retain his claim to the title and if for some reason the “friend”, he left in charge of the same, sold the property or transferred title?

Jamaica Legal Wiz: He's giving me a piece of his countryside land in Jamaica My friend is giving me a piece of his land in Manchester, so that I can assist him with his work on the other land in Clarendon. He has title for everything, but not separately for the piece he is giving to me. What do we do.
 

Can I get the Jamaican title if I know the 'tax number'? Legal Wiz answers the following question: If I have the Jamaican tax number for the land, can you help me to get information on the title, if any?

Legal Wiz: I need my dead Jamaican dad's medical records to trace my own history How do I go about obtaining my Father's medical records? Who do I contact? What information will I need in order to get these released?
 

That tenant in my Jamaican home tore up the notice I gave him On a recent visit to Jamaica, I gave my tenant notice to leave premises. He actually tore it up and cursed at me. Can I still get him removed?

Legal Wiz: He's taking over my house in Trench Town, Jamaica, but I want it back! I left Jamaica for Canada, over 10 years ago, but I do make a few trips to my home in Trench Town, an inner-city area of Kingston Jamaica. The man who was given permission, by my sister, to live there as a tenant has stopped paying rent and now is threatening us.

Good Hair: The Role of Genetics in Black Hair Care It really pains my heart when black women act as if there is something wrong with their hair. Many women of color will tell you that their hair can’t grow, its too nappy or short and dry that they have to wear other hair on top of it or add other hair from different parts of the world. The common excuse that black hair is hard to manage and constantly sheds, breaks and can’t comb are excuses that show that we are not informed as well as we should be about our hair and how to take care of it.

How can I cut my land in Jamaica, and get title for each of four parts I have a question pertaining to land in Jamaica.....My family has 10 acres of land in a rural part of Jamaica...We have the title, but need to cut a road and then divide the land in 4....Where can I go (or what office to contact) to have the road and the land divided into 4 new titles and how much or an estimate you think it may cost?

The title is lost, the landowner is dead, I am paying taxes so I need the Jamaican title How do I apply for  the Land Title if the owner for the Jamaica property dies.  I can't locate the original title and all I have is the property tax receipt which I am now paying and ...

A Strong Today - Our job as parents So being a parent right now is a bit challenging. The older children get is the more as a parent you are presented with challenges that you need to overcome. Raising children is both a life affirming as well as a tremendous learning experience.  You learn to learn and think outside of yourself and its never a dull journey.   The trick, however, is to find the balance between being a good parent and also being good to yourself as an individual.

I Have A Dream Creating a vision for a more prosperous Jamaica. One of the seminars that I present as a money coach involves a four-step system that explains how to create an action plan for achieving your financial goals. I’ve recognised that many people don’t get ahead in life because they have lost their childhood capacity to dream, and are not truly passionate about anything in their lives.

Please help me rid of squatters forever and manage my Jamaican property? I seek your assistance in helping me to get rid of squatters on property belonging to me. The occupants of the property are not tenants of ours (legal owners).

The Friendship Hypocrisy Recently a series of events have made me question much about the notion of friendship.  At age 40, I thought I understood friendship and all that it entailed, but at age 40 is when you really begin to realize how little you know about so many things and realize that even though many of us are probably already half way through our life span, we still have so much to learn.
 

Legal Wiz - Help Me Secure Land and House My Dead Grandparents Left Me? I am looking for a attorney or lawyer who can help me with getting a land title and other papers, to secure a land and house that was left to me by my grandmother. My grandmother passed away in 1998 and my grandad was living in the house. My grandad asked me to send him money to change the land title into my name because he could not afford to do so  and which  I did, because he was moving out to live with is new wife.

The Benefits of Holistic Healing Holistic Medicine is defined as a system which fosters the attainment of physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual health. The focus is on the whole person, concentrating on physical well being, nutrition, lifestyle and environmental factors. It is a method of treating illnesses in a non-aggressive manner, by using herbal supplements and cures along with the body's natural ability to heal itself in order to eradicate diseases and ailments.

How can I evict 'legal squatters' from my Jamaican home? It seems she, the tenant, wants to take over my Jamaican property as she asked me during my last visit, two years ago, if she could pay the taxes, even though she has still not paid the rent.

Are you an Employee or Entrepreneur? In this challenging economy, the terms ‘downsizing’ and ‘outsourcing’ have become a regular part of the workplace vocabulary, and many employees are obliged to look for entrepreneurial ventures to replace their job income. As more students leave the classroom to join the workforce, they find that there are few ready-made jobs awaiting them, so creating a self-generated income source might be their only option.

The Upbeat Dad: Blended Family Tip: Plan Activities Around Kids’ Schedule with Other Parent

The Upbeat Dad: Making the Most of Your Time as a Single Dad For this week’s article , I’ll share with you a life lesson I learned from a movie I watched over the 2010 Christmas holidays – The Karate Kid. It’s a remake of the 1984 movie with Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita – this version features Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan. If you haven’t watched it, it’s a movie I highly recommend. Smith’s character was a boy named Dre Parker and Chan played a maintenance man named Mr. Han. Parker’s father passed away and his mom got a job in China so the boy, who was about 10-13 years old, had to leave the United States for a new country where he had to learn of a new culture and a new language, among other things. Han worked in the apartment complex where Parker and his mother lived.

Getting a land title in Jamaica with a diagram A reader asks our Jamaican legal whiz the following question: I would like to find out how to get some land titles. I have a diagram for property already surveyed.

The Upbeat Dad: Dating 101 For the Divorced Dad If you’re familiar with The Upbeat Dad, you probably know that I went through a divorce in the early 2000s. You probably also know that I got remarried in 2009. I am fortunate to have two children – one from each of my marriages. Now, that’s not the way I planned it when I got married in the mid ‘90s but that’s just the reality of the situation. I’m happily married now and I intend to remain that way for the rest of my life.

The Upbeat Dad: Life Lessons from The Olympian Today’s article, on the surface, might appear to be about an Olympic athlete. But if you look deeper, it’s a lesson for every person. Each of us has goals, dreams and ideals that we seek. For many of us, we struggle for years before we get that breakthrough that we’ve yearned for. We make sacrifices. We work morning, noon and night to reach the goals that we aim for.

Making Money with Renewable Resources The ability to flick a switch and receive electric light, or to turn a tap and get potable water are everyday processes that many of us take for granted. However, advancements which allow us to live more comfortably can sometimes prove to be double-edged swords as they can bring both positive and negative effects. Our increasing demand for modern-day amenities is putting tremendous stress on the environment.

One door is closed, another is open: Making your comeback from a setback You may have heard of Bob Marley. He is the Jamaican philosopher/reggae superstar who has penned many memorable songs including one of my favorites:  Coming in from the Cold. In this particular song,  Marley queries, “Why do you look so sad and forsaken?”  Then, without waiting for an answer, Marley offers up some sound advice in the form of a rhetorical question:  “When one door is closed, don't you know another is open?”

The Upbeat Dad: Life Lessons from The Karate Kid Movie For this week’s article , I’ll share with you a life lesson I learned from a movie I watched over the 2010 Christmas holidays – The Karate Kid. It’s a remake of the 1984 movie with Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita – this version features Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan. If you haven’t watched it, it’s a movie I highly recommend. Smith’s character was a boy named Dre Parker and Chan played a maintenance man named Mr. Han. Parker’s father passed away and his mom got a job in China so the boy, who was about 10-13 years old, had to leave the United States for a new country where he had to learn of a new culture and a new language, among other things. Han worked in the apartment complex where Parker and his mother lived.

Career Survival for Women During A Recession The current newscasts report that men are following behind women in the job market due to despondency and a sense of hopelessness, caused by the current depressive state of the economy. Even though, women seem to be excelling in the work force, they are still underpaid and usually the first to get laid off in an economic crisis.

How can a US-based farm get farmworkers through the Jamaican government? Do you need farm workers? This week our legal wiz answers "How can a US-based farm partner with the Farm work programme already established by Jamaican government?"

Cyber Love, International Style Does anyone remember watching Love, American Style in the '70's? It made the ritual of falling in love seem so easy, in the time frame of 30 minutes, we watched couples make  love connections, work-out a few issues and then marry by the end of the show. As we grew older, we realized that when it came to matters of the heart there wasn't a speedy resolution.

How can I get a title for land in Jamaica? I left Jamaica for some time now and my dad who owned our family property recently passed on. I learnt that my brother who lived with him wants to sell the property, and I have not been contacted as someone who might be entitled to something.

Using OPT to Earn More One of the biggest financial challenges many persons face today is the need to earn more money to make ends meet and achieve their goals. As most people obtain their incomes by selling their time for dollars, their ability to increase their remuneration is severely limited by the number of hours in a day.

Proper Training and Maturity Takes The Stress Out of Driving Each year, 16 year old teenagers flock to Drivers' Education classes to claim their independence by learning to drive. What many of them are not aware of, is that along with the practical part of driving, there is also a theory that has to be learned, studied and applied.

Networking for Earning Over the past weeks, we have been examining the age-old question “How can I earn more money?” If you’re seeking an answer to this problem, but you have insufficient time to increase your income, then you may have to change your method of making money.

Multiple Streams of Income When it comes to their finances, many people are currently experiencing severe drought conditions. The reservoirs of their bank accounts are running dangerously low, as the constant outflows of money are not being replenished by new inflows of savings. The Jamaican proverb, “Rain a fall, but de dutty tough,” aptly describes the inability of their scattered income showers to nourish their parched budgets.

The Art of Re-invention - Hair It’s interesting how an inane conversation about hair can turn into a truly philosophical pondering and debate.  Anyone who knows me knows that I think of hair much like an accessory.  I’ll grow it, cut it, color it, streak it, wear hair pieces, wigs and whole host of things to change my image. 

On becoming a tenant in Jamaica Traveling to Jamaica can be difficult, especially when you are unaware of your rights. Difficulties at times present themselves only after you've decided to stay on in the country for extended periods, of say more than two weeks. Even more challenging is the onslaught of high prices, where you do not beforehand equip yourself with knowledge. This goes for residence of any kind.

Making Money From Your Backyard Many persons find it challenging to think of practical ideas to earn extra income. The key to making more money is first to identify where people have unmet needs or pressing problems that you can solve for profit. When you are trying to create a part-time source of income, you should always stick to options that fit in with your natural talents or the resources that you already have on hand.

Surviving A Night On The Town In a cosmopolitan city  such as New York,  there is so much to experience and explore, and there is never a shortage of watering holes. These exotic night clubs and bars prompt teenagers to hurry their ages, for the chance to be legal, just so they can participate in friendly drinking rituals.  After a hard day's work many adults feel the need to kick back and relax with a nice, cool brew, however, people rarely think of the dangers that can happen on a simple night out.

Is it Practical To Plan For Retirement? As it becomes increasingly difficult for many companies to finance workplace pension plans, and more persons join the ranks of the self-employed, the number of Jamaicans who are currently investing towards their retirement years is woefully inadequate.