Who Can be a Guardian in Florida?
- March 28, 2019
- By: ontarget
- Guardianship
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Florida Statute Chapter 744 defines a Guardian as a person appointed by the court to exercise all delegable legal rights and powers of the Ward after the court makes a finding of incapacity. A Florida Guardian typically will be granted the authority to make the health...
Read MoreWho is Considered to be an Interested Person When Petitioning for A Florida Guardianship?
- March 25, 2019
- By: ontarget
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Whenever you request a Florida court to appoint you as a Guardian, whether it be Guardian of a minor child or an adult, Florida Law requires that you properly notify anyone that is considered an interested person under Florida Law of the proceedings. This gives the in...
Read MoreWhen is Sole Custody with Supervised Visitation Appropriate In an Orlando, Florida Custody Case?
- March 21, 2019
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- Family Law, Paternity
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Florida Statutes Section 61.13(2)(c)2, provides that the court shall order that the parental responsibility for a minor child be shared by both parents unless the court finds that shared parental responsibility would be detrimental to the child. Detriment to the child can be shown by abuse, aband...
Read MoreConsiderations in Choosing a Florida Guardian
- March 19, 2019
- By: ontarget
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There are many reasons to have Estate Planning documents prepared. For parents with minor children, the appointment of a child’s Guardian is among the most important. Doing so may be a parent’s best chance at choosing a child’s guardian angel. Read More
Criminal Contempt in an Orlando, Florida Marital & Family Law Case
- March 15, 2019
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- Family Law
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There are a few things to know about CONTEMPT in an Orlando area Marital & Family Law Case. Civil contempt is used obtain compliance on the party of a person subject to an order of the court. Criminal contempt is used to punish. Crim...
Read MoreFlorida Guardianship Examining Committee
- March 6, 2019
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- Blog, Guardianship
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When the mental capacity of a person comes into question, you can Petition, through your Florida Guardianship Attorney, to request that the appropriate Florida Circuit Court establish a Guardianship and appoint a Guardian. There are two (2) types of Guardianships, Li...
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