Divorce

Marital versus Nonmarital Assets and Liabilities in the Orlando, Florida Area

The definition of marital and non-marital assets is covered in Florida Statute 61.075 Equitable Distribution.  A non-marital asset or debt is an asset or debt that you had prior to the marriage, you inherited, you received by gift that you did not wa...

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Guardianship

DEMENTIA

This has been floating around on Facebook (Source: Rachael Wonderlin, dementia care expert). This is well said – and a loved one or loved ones are still our loved ones. Copied from a friend. and may be good advice for a caregiver. However, ever...

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Guardianship

What is a Guardianship of a Minor in the Orlando, Florida Area?

A Guardianship of a Minor in the Orlando, Florida area is governed by Florida Statute 744.3021.  Guardians of minors. F. S. 744.302 Subsection (1) states that except as provided in subsection (4), upon petition of a parent, brother, sister, next of k...

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Custody

A Social Investigation in the Orlando, Florida Area

What is a Social Investigation in the Orlando, Florida area?  A social investigation may also be referred to as a custody evaluation. It is a parenting plan assessment in cases where the parties before the court cannot agree on a parenting plan. A so...

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Family Law

What to Know if You are Filing or Have Been Served with an Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence in the Orlando, Florida Area

If you are thinking about filing an Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence in the Orlando, Florida area, you can contact Harbor House in Orange County or Safe House in Seminole County.  They will discuss the issues of domestic violence c...

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Family Law

Involuntary Inpatient Placement Under the Baker Act in the Orlando, Florida Area

What is necessary for Involuntary Placement Under the Baker Act in the Orlando, Florida area and for the appointment of a guardian advocate? There must be “clear and convincing evidence” that because of the mental illness, a person is inc...

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