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Guardianship

What is an Examining Committee Report in a Florida Incapacity and Guardianship Case?

An Examining Committee Report in an Orlando, Florida area incapacity and guardianship case is a clinical evaluation report performed by an Examining Committee member to show whether an individual has capacity. It shows the assessment of the Alleged I...

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Divorce

Is a Collaborative Divorce Right for You?

There was an article in the Florida Bar News/February 2021-11 by Gary Blankenship Senior Editor titled “Collaborative law movement is gaining popularity.” In the article, Blankenship explains that collaborative attorneys take special courses to...

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Divorce

Can Your Attorney Use the Document You Gave Them as Evidence in Court in the Orlando, Florida Area?

You gave your attorney what you think is the smoking gun against your spouse. You are elated and think that this document will really help your case. Can your attorney use that document? It all depends on how you obtained the document.  The Flor...

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Family Law

What is a General Magistrate in a Marital and Family Law Case?

In the Orlando, Florida area, a hearing officer is known as a General Magistrate. General Magistrates hear cases for the Department of Revenue Child Support. The judge in your case may assign or refer your case to the General Magistrate when you...

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DivorceFamily Law

Things You May Not Know You Have to Do if You Have a Divorce Case in Orlando

Divorce cases are stressful, and you may not realize everything you need to do in a dissolution of marriage case. Here are examples of things you may not know you have to do:  Take a Parenting Course Did you know that if your case involves child...

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DivorceFamily Law

What Can You Do if Your Child Refuses to Visit the Other Parent for Their Visitation?

Your child has visitation with the other spouse. However, the child does not want to go. They may say they don’t want to go. They may look sad. They may cry. What are you to do?  You should encourage your child to go visit the other parent. Tell...

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