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Monthly Archives: August 23, 2023

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Abandonment in a Termination of Parental Rights Case in the Orlando, Florida Area

What constitutes Abandonment in a Termination of Parental Rights case in the Orlando, Florida area?  Florida Statute Chapter 39.810 requires the trial court to consider the manifest best interest of the child when determining whether termination of parental rights is ...

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Injunctions and Stalking in the Orlando, Florida Area

Before a court may impose an injunction against stalking, the court must find that the alleged conduct would inflict substantial emotional distress on a reasonable person. In addition, under section 784.048(1)and(2) Florida Statutes, the trial court must find that no legitimate purpose existed to ju...

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How Can A Guardian Help A Ward Whose Property Has Been Transferred in the Orlando, Florida Area 

The way a Guardian can help a Ward whose property has been transferred in the Orlando, Florida area is as follows. The guardianship court may authorize a guardian to take possession of pre-guardianship assets of a Ward. Section 744.361(12) provides: Read More

New Parenting and Time-Sharing of Minor Children Law

There is a new law on Parenting and Time Sharing of Minor Children. It is HB 1301. It became effective July 1, 2023. There are changes to Florida Statute 61.13. You can read Florida House Bill 1301 in its entirety Read More

New Law on Support for Adult Dependent Children

There was a new law passed SB 226 that became effective July 1, 2023. It provides new guidance for parents who need support for adult dependent children.    The law is an act relating to 61.1255, Florida Statute. This is a par...

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Durational Alimony Formula Under New Florida Alimony Law in Orlando, Florida Area

A new Florida Alimony Law, Senate Bill 1416 went into effect July 1, 2023. The new law abolished permanent alimony. The new law created a formula for Durational Alimony. However, the Court must still determine that there is a need for the requesting spouse and the abi...

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Can You Receive Alimony After the New Alimony Law?

You can still receive alimony after the new alimony law, Senate Bill 1416, became law effective on July 1, 2023. However, you can no longer receive permanent alimony. Permanent alimony was abolished with the new law.  If you a...

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