Monthly Archives: August 29, 2024

What is the Process to Obtain An Injunction Against Domestic Violence in the Lake Mary, Florida or Orlando, Florida Area?

You can go to the clerk of court in the county where the incident occurred to file an injunction of protection against domestic violence. If you live in Orange County, Florida, you can contact Harbor House for help. In Seminole County, Florida you can contact Safe House for ...

Florida Family Law Rule 12.610 and Injunctions for Protection Against Domestic Violence and Stalking

Florida Family Law Rule 12.610 applies only to temporary and permanent injunctions for protection against domestic violence and temporary and permanent injunctions for protection against repeat violence, dating violence, or sexual violence and stalking. 

Section 784.0485(1), Florida Statutes creates a civil cause of action for injunctive relief from stalking. Paragraph (6)(a) further provides that upon notice and hearing, when it appears to the court that the petitioner is the victim of stalking, the court may grant such rel...

Varieties of Adoptions in Lake Mary, Florida and Orlando, Florida

Did you know that there are many varieties of adoptions in the Lake Mary, Florida and Orlando, Florida area? Besides the adoption of a new born baby, there are other adoptions that you can do in the Lake Mary, Florida and Orlando, Florida area. 

Long Term Relative Custody by an Extended Family Member is explained in Florida Statute 751. It allows a family member to obtain custody of a grandchild, niece, or nephew for an extended period time. It is usually much cheaper financially to use this route than guardianship....

The Virtues of a Collaborative Divorce 

What is a Collaborative Divorce? A collaborative divorce is where you and your spouse agree to handle your case by the collaborative process instead of going through the court system with litigation. Therefore, you each have a collaborative trained attorney to navigate you t...

Undue Influence in a Will Contest in Lake Mary, Florida and Orlando, Florida 

There was a case recently wherein the court found that to raise a presumption of undue influence where grantee occupied a confidential relationship with deceased and testified he was present for the signing of the deed; was present when deceased discussed creating the deed w...

End of Life Issues With a Loved One in the Lake Mary, Florida or Orlando, Florida Area

You have taken care of your elderly loved ones as the primary caregiver. It might have been for months or years. Most likely, you are exhausted, drained, and worn out. If you are caring for children, too, and working, you may be at one's wits' end. That is especially true if...

The Common Sense, Economical, and Practical Reasons to Do Your Divorce Collaboratively

Why would you choose to do your divorce case collaboratively instead of litigating the case? The answers are many. 

Saving Money

First and most imp...