Adoption in a Dependency Case in Orlando and Lake Mary, Florida Areas
What happens to the foster parents when an adoption agency intervenes on behalf of a parent whose parental rights are being terminated in a dependency case? This can occur because the parent may want the adoption agency to intervene on behalf of a pa...
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Modification of Alimony in the Orlando, Florida and Lake Mary, Florida Area
The Court determines the Modification of Alimony by analysis of Florida Statute 61.14. Florida Statute 61.14(1), states providing for modification of an agreement for payments for or instead of alimony or a court order requiring any payments, when th...
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How Suicide Can Be Intertwined With the Law in Orlando and Lake Mary
September was Suicide Prevention Month. Many families in the Orlando, Florida area and the Lake, Mary, Florida area have a member of their family with mental health issues, including suicidal ideation. That family member may have been Baker Acted bec...
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More to Know About Attorney’s Fees for Bad Faith Filings and Actions
A trial court may only award attorney fees and costs directly related to the additional work caused by underlying bad faith conduct. The amount of the award of attorney’s fees must be directly related to the attorneys’ fees and costs that...
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An Autopsy in a Lake Mary, Florida or Orlando, Florida Probate Case
You may want an autopsy in a Lake Mary, Florida or Orlando, Florida Probate Case. There may be many different reasons why you may be asking the court for an autopsy. How will the court determine if an autopsy is appropriate in the case? Here’s how th...
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Can You Obtain Attorney’s Fees in a Lake Mary, Florida or Orlando, Florida Guardianship Case?
You want to petition the court through an attorney to obtain guardianship of a loved one and become their guardian in the Lake Mary, Florida area. You must pay the attorney to represent you in the case. However, you are filing for guardianship in ord...
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