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What You Need to Know About Adoption in Orlando, Florida or Lake Mary, Florida Area
There are various kinds of adoptions in the Orlando, Florida area. They are as follows: A DCFS Adoption is where the foster parent or relative that has custody of the child adopts the
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
Post Death Planning in a Prenuptial Agreement
If you need a prenuptial agreement, it is important to include Post Death Planning in the prenuptial agreement. Most people think of a prenuptial agreement as a document that protects your assets should
Personal Good Will in A Business Valuation in Orlando and Lake Mary, Florida
There was an informative article by Jason Soman, CPA/ABV, CFE, ASA, CDFA in the Florida Family Law Section Newsletter titled “Personal Goodwill: You Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup.” In the article it
A Lost or Destroyed Will in Lake Mary or Orlando, Florida Area
In Pilak, Pilak, and Rutenburg v Reigel, and The Estate of Ronald G Sas, 51 Fla. L. Weekly D228 ( 5th DCA Feb. 2026), the Trial court erred by granting petition to establish
A Recent Sole Custody Case in Central Florida
In Williams v Williams, 51 FLW D220 (3rd DCA Feb. 4, 2026), the appellate court ruled that the trial court erred in awarding sole parental responsibility of children where such relief was not
Collaborative Law Process for Divorces with Unique Issues in the Lake Mary, Florida and Orlando, Florida Area
Some divorces have unique issues. For these divorces, the Collaborative Divorce Process can be beneficial. Such unique issues might include a divorce wherein one spouse requires a guardianship, or a case wherein one
What Is Long-Term Custody by an Extended Family Member (Florida Statute Chapter 751)?
Florida’s Chapter 751 — Temporary Custody of Minor Children by Extended Family allows qualified relatives to obtain custodial rights for a child, typically without pursuing full guardianship or dependency proceedings. The statute exists
Durational Alimony Under Florida Statute 61.08
Florida has abolished permanent alimony. Florida Statute § 61.08 governs alimony, which includes durational alimony. In Florida Statute 61.08, you will find the parameters of alimony in Florida. You can read that statute
Proof Necessary for Attorney’s Fees in Dissolution of Marriage in Orlando, Florida and Lake Mary, Florida
A recent Florida case demonstrated the proof necessary for attorney’s fees requests in a dissolution of marriage. In Jackowska v Blesitt, 51 Fla. L.Weekly D157(2nd DCA Jan 2026), the appellate court ruled that
Paternity, Surrogacy and Parental Rights
Ashley v. Salas, 51 Fla. L. Weekly S12 (Fla. Sup. Ct. Dec. 30, 2025) addresses an important question regarding paternity, surrogacy, and sperm donor rights in Florida. In Ashley v. Salas, the Florida
A Case About Estates, Assets, Bank Accounts and Convenience Accounts
In Artemis v. Artico, 51 Fla.L.Weekly D40 (4th DCA Dec 31, 2025), an action seeking declaration that an account funded solely by the decedent and opened by the married decedent and his romantic