Monthly Archives: January 29, 2025

What is Supportive Decision-making in the Orlando, Florida and Lake Mary, Florida Areas? 

There was an excellent article on this topic written by Caitlyn Gibbons in the Elder Law Advocate Volume XXXII No.1 Winter 2025 Page 7. In the article, the author discusses Supportive Decision-making, an alternative to Guardianship. House Bill (HB 73)-The Supportive Decision...

Difficulties in Divorcing a Spouse With Mental Health Issues in the Orlando or Lake Mary, Florida Area 

A divorce from a spouse with mental illness is usually more difficult and more litigious than a run-of-the-mill divorce. This is because the spouse with mental illness may not be on proper medication, may not be taking their medication, may not seeing their therapist/psychia...

Paternity in Lake Mary, Florida and Orlando, Florida

The birth certificate father is presumed to be the child's legal father where neither party revoked acknowledgment of paternity within sixty (60) days. This applies to the establishment of paternity where there was an acknowledgment of paternity by the biological father on t...

What Are Your Options When You Want to File for Divorce in Lake Mary or Orlando, Florida? 

If you are about to file for divorce in Orlando, Florida or Lake Mary, Florida Area, what are your options? You have many options for how to proceed when filing for divorce. 

You can go to Mediation prior to filing fo...

The Collaborative Process for a High Net Worth Divorce in Lake Mary, Florida or Orlando, Florida Area

Why is the Collaborative Process the way to go if you have a High Net Worth Divorce in the Orlando, Florida or Lake Mary, Florida area? 

If you are about to go through a divorce of substantial net worth, you should se...

Can You Waive or Abandon Homestead Property in Lake Mary, Florida or Orlando, Florida Areas?

In a recent case in Seminole County, Florida, the trial court was reversed by the appellate court for denying Homestead status for a decedent's former residence based on a determination that the decedent abandoned the property when she relocated to a nursing home without con...

What Proof is Needed to Obtain an Injunction for Protection Against Stalking and for Protection Against Domestic Violence?

An injunction against stalking requires proof of stalking. You have to prove that you are the victim of stalking. See Florida Statute 784.0585(1)(a). For an Injunction Against Domestic Violence, you must show that you are the victim of, or had reasonable cause to believe tha...