Divorce

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 for divorce. Suppose you both ...

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Divorce

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 seriously consider the collabo...

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Estate Planning

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 relocate...

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Family Law

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 reason...

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Divorce

Collaborative Divorce May Be Right for You if Your Spouse Suffers from Mental Illness

If your spouse suffers from mental illness, but is competent to proceed with the divorce, you probably know better than anyone that your spouse can be difficult. That your spouse can be difficult is probably an understatement. Your spouse with mental...

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Guardianship

Permanent Guardianship Through Dependency Court in Lake Mary, Florida and Orlando, Florida Areas 

Florida Statute Section 39.6221 authorizes the Circuit Court to place a dependent child in Permanent Guardianship under specific conditions: If a court determines that reunification or adoption is not in the best interest of the child, the court may ...

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