Monthly Archives: March 28, 2024

Easter and Holiday Timesharing in the Orlando Florida Area

Easter is fast approaching. You are coloring eggs, filling Easter baskets, and attending Easter egg hunts. Holidays are always busy and can be a stressful time, even for people who love the holidays. The last thing you need at this time of year is more stress. ...

A Senior Divorce in the Orlando, Florida Area

Nowadays it is common for senior citizens to get a divorce. Twenty years ago, it was practically unheard of. Now Senior Divorces are trending toward the norm. 70 is the new 40 or 50. Many couples who have been married for 30 plus years are divorcing. Many divorces are...

Navigating an Orlando, Florida Area Divorce

What do you need to know when navigating an Orlando, Florida area divorce? Start by asking yourself the following questions:

• First, have you attempted to reconcile?  Read More

Child Custody, Visitation and Grandparents

There was just recently a case out of First District Court of Appeals in Leon County regarding Child Custody, Visitation, and an Out of State Order and Full Faith and Credit. The case involved a grandparent who had a Kentucky court order allowing her visitation with h...

Termination of Parental Rights in the Orlando, Florida Area

Before a trial court can terminate a parent’s rights to his or her child, there are three elements the Department must prove: First, the Department must prove by clear and convincing evidence that at least one statutory ground in section 39.806(1), Florida Statutes (2...

Is a Collaborative Divorce Right for You in the Orlando, Florida Area?

You are in the process of obtaining a divorce. You will be interviewing attorneys to decide which one is the best fit for you. You will have choices to decide on how to proceed in the divorce case when you hire the attorney. What are your options? If you meet with an ...

What is the Difference Between Depletion and Dissipation of Marital Assets in the Orlando, Florida Area Divorce Case?

During Equitable Distribution, in accordance with Florida Statute 61.075, the date of valuation is the date that the petition for dissolution of marriage is filed. However, a divorce case may not get to trial for eighteen (18) months or longer. During that time, the p...

Support for Adult Dependent Children in the Orlando, Florida Area

You have an Adult Dependent Child. You have many questions. What can you do to set up a plan so as to help the Child live as independently as possible even if they are dependent on you?  You have options. You can consider Guar...