Abandonment in a Termination of Parental Rights Case in the Orlando, Florida Area
What constitutes Abandonment in a Termination of Parental Rights case in the Orlando, Florida area? Florida Statute Chapter 39.810 requires the trial court to consider the manifest best interest of the child when determining whether termination of p...
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Injunctions and Stalking in the Orlando, Florida Area
Before a court may impose an injunction against stalking, the court must find that the alleged conduct would inflict substantial emotional distress on a reasonable person. In addition, under section 784.048(1)and(2) Florida Statutes, the trial court ...
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How Can A Guardian Help A Ward Whose Property Has Been Transferred in the Orlando, Florida Area
The way a Guardian can help a Ward whose property has been transferred in the Orlando, Florida area is as follows. The guardianship court may authorize a guardian to take possession of pre-guardianship assets of a Ward. Section 744.361(12) provides: ...
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New Parenting and Time-Sharing of Minor Children Law
There is a new law on Parenting and Time Sharing of Minor Children. It is HB 1301. It became effective July 1, 2023. There are changes to Florida Statute 61.13. You can read Florida House Bill 1301 in its entirety here. How the Law Changes Time Shar...
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New Law on Support for Adult Dependent Children
There was a new law passed SB 226 that became effective July 1, 2023. It provides new guidance for parents who need support for adult dependent children. The law is an act relating to 61.1255, Florida Statute. This is a partial excerpt from the st...
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Durational Alimony Formula Under New Florida Alimony Law in Orlando, Florida Area
A new Florida Alimony Law, Senate Bill 1416 went into effect July 1, 2023. The new law abolished permanent alimony. The new law created a formula for Durational Alimony. However, the Court must still determine that there is a need for the requesting ...
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