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Monthly Archives: September 30, 2021

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What is Ultimate Decision Making in an Orlando, Florida Area Divorce Case?

In a divorce case with children involved, or in a custody matter, the court typically favors shared parenting, where both parents make decisions regarding issues of the children, such as medical issues, school issues, religious issues, psychological issues, and extrac...

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Supervised Visitation in the Orlando, Florida Area

What is required for a parent to obtain supervised visitation between the other parent and their child? In order to obtain supervised visitation in the Orlando, Florida area, you must prove the other party's behavior and actions have detrimentally affected the child's...

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DCFS Termination of Parental Rights Case with an Adoption Entity Intervening in Orlando, Florida

Did you know that Chapter 63 of Florida Statutes in a dependency case requires that the court permit intervention by an adoption entity if a parent executes a consent for adoption of a minor with an adoption entity? Florida Statute 63.082(6)(a) allows that. What does ...

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Equitable Distribution in an Orlando, Florida Area Divorce Case

What is equitable distribution in an Orlando, Florida area divorce case? How does a judge divide your assets and debts in a divorce? The judge applies an analysis under Florida Statute 61.075— Equitable Distribution. The judge must do the following while analyzing equ...

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A Book for Parents of Special Needs Children

There was an excellent article in the NAELA News JUL/AUG/SEPT 2021 titled “Book Reviews by Karen Mariscal, Esquire, Part 1: So, What Brings You Here?" This article was a  survey of books that illuminate the parenting journey of special needs children.  Read More

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Make Sure You Know Where Your Will is Located to Avoid a Will Contest in the Orlando, Florida Area

Losing your will can cause many problems. What can you do if you lose your will? ...

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Eldercaring Legislation Becomes Law in Florida

Did you know that Florida is the first state to statutorily recognize eldercaring? What is eldercaring, you ask? Eldercaring is a court ordered dispute resolution process for aging persons and their families that promotes respect for the voices, autonomy, and safety o...

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Change Your Designated Beneficiaries After Your Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage is Entered in Your Orlando, Florida Area Divorce

Avoid the situation that occurred in Lynn Martinez-Olsen v. The Estate of Dan Olsen cited below. Save your loved ones from unnecessary stress and litigation by updating your designate...

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Could This Happen in an Orlando, Florida Area Custody Case?

A court in the Chicago, Illinois area prevented a mother from seeing her child because she did not have a Covid-19 vaccine. Could that happen in Florida? In an Orlando, Florida Area case to keep a parent from a child, you must show that the parent is unfit or a danger...

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