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Monthly Archives: October 31, 2023

What Are Your Rights at an Injunction Against Dating Violence Hearing in the Orlando, Florida Area?

The parties in a domestic injunction proceeding have full due process rights. Due process demands fair notice and a real opportunity to be heard and defend before a court imposes judgment. To be fair, notice must be of such nature as reasonably to convey the required ...

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What is a Supportive Relationship in the Orlando, Florida Area

Florida Statute 61.14 deals with a Supportive Relationship. There were revisions by the Legislature to Florida Statute 61.14 this year that became effective in July 2023. The law now requires the court to reduce or terminate alimony upon the court finding of a Support...

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What You May Not Know About Alimony in the Orlando, Florida Area

The status of retroactive alimony is in flux. If you want to obtain retroactive alimony now, the best practice is to request it and hope for the best.  Do you know what retroactive alimony is and whether you can request retroa...

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Need and Ability to Pay Alimony in the Orlando, Florida Area

When determining alimony, the two main factors are need and ability to pay. The amount of alimony cannot exceed the payor’s spouse's ability to pay. The court must make a specific factual finding of the payor spouse's ability to pay alimony. This must be made under se...

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What is Goodwill in an Orlando, Florida Area Divorce Case?  

You are divorcing. You own a business. Is your spouse entitled to half the business? How do you determine the value of the business? You can hire an expert to value your business. That is usually a Certified Public Accountant who has qualifications to do business valu...

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​​What Are My Choices When Getting a Divorce in the Orlando, Florida Area?

You are getting a divorce. What are your options in the Orlando, Florida area? You can go to mediation. You can enter into a Marital Settlement Agreement. You can do the process collaboratively as a collaborative divorce. You can do your divorce through the court syst...

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