Monthly Archives: June 30, 2022

What is the Significance in the Orlando, Florida Area That Governor DeSantis Vetoed the Alimony Bill?

The fact that Governor DeSantis vetoed the Alimony Bill is significant in the Orlando, Florida area because the Court still applies the factors in Florida Statute 61.08 to determine Alimony. Further, there is still permanent Alimony. The Court still must analyze the f...

What Do You Need to Do to Obtain an Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence in the Orlando, Florida Area?

To obtain an Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence in the Orlando, Florida area, you must show that the Petitioner (victim) had an objectively reasonable fear that the Petitioner was in danger of imminent violence. To obtain an injunction, the Petitioner...

Can You Remove Your Ex from Mortgage in the Orlando, Florida Area?

There was an interesting article in the Orlando Sentinel/Section 4/Saturday June 18, 2022, titled "Homeowner wishes to remove ex from mortgage". The article was written by Ilyce Glink and Samuel J. Tanking-Tribune Content Agency. This is a frequent scenario that comes...

What is Necessary for a Baker Act, an Involuntary Placement in the Orlando, Florida Area

Under section 394.467, Florida Statute (2020), also known as Baker Act, the State must present clear and convincing evidence of statutory criteria before a person may be involuntarily placed for treatment.  The criteria for in...

Florida Alimony Bill in Limbo

People who are going through a divorce case in the Orlando, Florida area and throughout the State of Florida who are requesting alimony or who will have to pay alimony are in limbo over whether the Alimony Bill will pass.  Wha...

What is the Significance of Pass-Through Income from a S Corporation in an Orlando, Florida Area Divorce Case?

Undistributed pass-through income that has been retained by a corporation for corporate purposes does not constitute income within the meaning of Florida Statutes chapter 61 on Dissolution of Marriage, Support and Time-Sharing. Specifically, undistributed pass-through...

What Are Temporary Attorney’s Fees in the Orlando, Florida Area?

Temporary attorney's fees are attorney's fees that are awarded during the pendency of the proceedings. In order to receive temporary attorney's fees during the pendency of a Marital and Family Law case such as a divorce, you must show a need for the attorney's fees. T...

Why Does it Cost So Much Money to Go to Trial in the Orlando, Florida Area?

Trial in the Orlando, Florida area can be very costly. Why? There are several reasons. Here are a few of the most important ones to consider:

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Set Offs and Credits Against Payment of Expenses on the Marital Residence in the Orlando, Florida Area

Can you obtain credits and set offs for paying the mortgage, property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA fees, and expenses on the marital residence if you are living in the house during the pendency of the dissolution of marriage? That depends on what your settlement ...

Probate Administration in the Orlando, Florida Area

Your loved one has died. What do you do next? Do they have a will, or do they not have a will? If they have  a will, then they died Testate. If they do not have a will, then they died Intestate.  First and foremost, are there ...