Important Deadlines in Probate Administration
- February 27, 2024
- By: ontarget
- Estate Planning, Probate
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Your spouse, relative or family member has died. Their will needs to be probated. What do you need to know, and what do you need to do? You probably need to speak to an attorney to probate the estate. There are a few circumstances where the person had hardly anything ...
Read MoreWhat is Necessary to Obtain a Psychological Evaluation on a Party in an Orlando, Florida Marital and Family Law Case?
- February 23, 2024
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- Custody
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A party seeking a psychological evaluation on an opposing party in an Orlando marital and family law case must show that a matter is in controversy and show Good Cause for the examination. Florida Family Law Rule 12.360 governs this. It states that a request for a psy...
Read MoreEstates and Wills and Posthumous Conception
- February 20, 2024
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- Estate Planning, Probate
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There was an interesting case in Florida Law Weekly regarding a child conceived by in vitro fertilization after decedent death. In this case, the child was not entitled to take from the decedent's estate because the decedent's will did not provide for the child. Read More
The Difference Between a Legal Father and the Biological Father in the Orlando, Florida Area
- February 16, 2024
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- Family Law
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A biological father is the father who created the child by having sexual intercourse with the mother in the State of Florida. The biological father is the one that comes back as the father from a DNA test. Florida Statute 742...
Read MoreTemporary Emergency Jurisdiction in the Orlando, Florida Area
- February 14, 2024
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- Custody
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Did you know that Florida Statute 61.517 gives the court in Florida temporary emergency jurisdiction if the child is present in the state and the child has been abandoned, or if it is necessary in an emergency to protect the child, because the child or sibling or pare...
Read MoreWhat is the Marchman Act in the Orlando, Florida Area?
- February 8, 2024
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- Family Law
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The Marchman Act is covered in Florida Statute 397.301 to 397.398. The Marchman Act deals with Involuntary Commitment for substance abuse assessment and stabilization. It can be used to help stabilize and get treatment for someone who is abusing alcohol or drugs. Read More
Stalking and Injunctions in Florida and the Orlando, Florida Area
- February 6, 2024
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- Family Law
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Florida courts may enjoin stalking under section 784.0485, Florida Statutes. Such relief is appropriate when a person willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly follows, harasses, or cyberstalks another person. A person is guilty of stalking when/she maliciously, willfull...
Read MoreWhat is Important for a Prenuptial Agreement in the Orlando, Florida Area
- February 1, 2024
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- Family Law
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If you are entering into a prenuptial agreement in the Orlando, Florida area, it is important that you and your fiancé have financial disclosure. If your fiancé knows all your assets and debts at the time you enter into the prenuptial agreement, then it will be harder...
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