Monthly Archives: November 26, 2019

Potential Challenges of a Care Giver That Deals With the Elderly in Orlando, Florida

If you are the care giver of an elderly spouse, relative, or friend then you are or will become aware that there are many challenges of dealing with the elderly. These challenges include, but are not limited to the following challenges:

Here is what is new in Marital and Family Law in the Orlando, Florida area. The Florida Senate has introduced SB 682: Florida Guide to a Healthy Marriage which is a GENERAL BILL by Senator Baxley. We will need to see if it passes this year. It did not pass last year.  Read More

What is Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult? 

Florida Statute 415.102(28) defines vulnerable adult as a person 18 years old or older whose ability to perform the normal activities of daily living or to provide for their own care or protection is impaired due to a mental, emotional, sensory, long-term physical, or develo...

Coping with Grief This Holiday

The holidays are near approaching. They may have been your most favorite time of the year. However, this year, you may not have that high level of holiday spirit that you usually have because a friend or loved one is suffering from dementia, is in a Skilled Nursing Facility,...

Dangers of Social Media Postings During A Marital and Family Law Case in the Orlando, Florida Area

What are the dangers of social media postings during a marital and family law case in the Orlando, Florida area? Whether you are in the middle of a dissolution of marriage case, a modification of time-sharing, or a child support case, be careful of what you post on social me...

Filing for Dissolution of Marriage in Orlando, Florida Area

In order to file for dissolution of marriage, you must file a petition for dissolution, a notice of social security number form, a financial affidavit, an affidavit of non military service; and if there are minor children, a UCCJEA and Indian Child Welfare Affidavit. You mus...

What Can You Do If You Think a Friend, Relative or Loved One Is Incapacitated?

In Florida you can see a Guardianship and Elder Law Attorney regarding the legal aspects of your situation. The attorney can discuss the legal ramifications of incapacity with you and what that curtails. They can give you options on how you can proceed. They can also point y...