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Monthly Archives: September 26, 2019

Cyberstalking in Orlando, Florida 

Florida Statute section 784.0485 allows an injunction against stalking, including cyberstalking. A person who willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly follows, harasses, or cyberstalks another person commits the offense of stalking. Florida Statute section 784.048(2).

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What Is a Guardian Advocacy, in the Orlando, Florida Area?

Guardian Advocacy is discussed in Florida Statute 393. In a Guardian Advocacy proceeding, the Court designates a Guardian Advocate to provide a developmentally disabled person with assistance for financial and medical decision-making. This law was specifically written to add...

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Can a Father Who Establishes Paternity, Time Sharing, and a Parenting Plan in Orlando, Florida Change the Child’s Surname to his Surname?

Changing a child's name is a serious matter and such action may be taken only where the record affirmatively shows that such change is required for the welfare of the minor child. The change in the Child's Surname must be in the Best Interest of the Child. 

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The Different Forms of Guardianship in the Orlando, Florida Area

There are two different kinds of guardianship in the Orlando, Florida area. One type of guardianship is Guardianship of Minors. This type of Guardianship is discussed and explained in the following Florida Statutes: 744.301-744.3021 and 744.387. These Guardianships are used ...

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What Clients Should Expect in Mediation in the Orlando, Florida Area

Are you in the middle of a Marital and Family Law Case? Will You Be Attending Mediation? Attending Mediation in the Orlando, Florida Area is a requirement prior to you being allowed to request a trial. You must attend mediation first before you can set your case for trial. Y...

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Remember to Care for Yourself While You Are a Caregiver in the Orlando, Florida Area

Are you a Guardian? Are you a caregiver of an individual in the Orlando, Florida Area? Are you taking care of a sick friend or relative? Are you caring for a relative with Dementia or Alzheimer’s? This can be a full-time all-consuming job. You may be lucky to sleep.  Read More

Protecting the Elderly from Financial Elder Abuse and Exploitation in Orlando, Florida

Florida Statute Section 825.101(4) defines an elderly person as a person sixty (60) years of age or older who is suffering from the infirmities of aging as manifested by advanced age or organic brain damage, or other physical, mental, or emotional dysfunction, to the extent ...

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To Drive Or Not To Drive In The Orlando, Florida Area?

Are you faced with that difficult issue of whether an elderly parent, relative, friend or someone with Alzheimer's should be driving? How do you determine whether they should be driving or not driving? No one wants to give up the freedom that comes with a driver's license.&n...

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