Monthly Archives: August 29, 2016

5 Things to Know When You First Receive Child Support

1. It will probably take approximately 6 weeks for the clerk or Tallahassee to process the first Orlando child support payment. That is regardless of whether the other parent pays through the clerk of the court, through ...
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Should I Petition the Court For Long-Term Relative Custody, or a Guardianship of My Grandchild?

If both parents have died, or one parent has died and the other parent is unfit, a guardianship is probably appropriate. If you will be receiving money on behalf of the child from social security, insurance, or settlement funds, then an Read More

What You Need to Know About Grandparent Adoptions

Are you a grandparent acting in the role of parents? Is your grandchild living with you? Are you raising your grandchild as if they were your own child? Do you want to adopt your grandchild to give him/her permanency? If yes, then you need to know the following: You can file a petition for an...

How to Protect Your Financial Future During a Divorce

If you anticipate divorcing your spouse, or you anticipate them divorcing you, there are things you can do to protect your finances in the event of an Orlando divorce. REMEMBER, THE DATE OF VALUATION FOR ASSETS AND LIABILITIE...

5 Things You Need To Know About Establishing Paternity In The Greater Orlando Area

1. You must file a Petition to Establish Paternity, Custody and Child Support.
2. If you are on the birth certificate, there is a presumption you are the father.
3. You and mother can sign an affidavit of paternity, if you are the father and want to establish paternity. This...
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What Happens to Pets After a Greater Orlando Area Divorce?

For many people out there that do not have children, their pets are like a child to them. Life would never be the same without the pet. Their pet is the one being that loves them unconditionally. Pets will make you smile when you have had a totally miserable day. As an animal lover, I am sadd...

What You Need to Know About Family Court Mediation

You may go before the General Magistrate for hearing on temporary matters if the other side agrees to it. However, if they object to the General Magistrate, you must go to mediation on temporary matters before you can go to the judge. This also applies to all final matter on your case. You must go t...

Common Divorce Terms

There are several common Orlando area divorce terms. These terms are used throughout Florida. Here are some of them:

1. Dissolution of Marriage is the term that means divorce.
2. Time Sharing. This terms refer...
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The Potential “Costs” of Filing for Orlando Divorce

What are the potential costs for filing an Orlando divorce?

1. The filing fee paid to the clerk of court is currently $408.00.
2. The cost for the summons is $10.00. This is paid to the clerk of court.
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