What is Ultimate Decision Making in an Orlando, Florida Area Divorce Case?
In a divorce case with children involved, or in a custody matter, the court typically favors shared parenting, where both parents make decisions regarding issues of the children, such as medical issues, school issues, religious issues, psychological ...
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Supervised Visitation in the Orlando, Florida Area
What is required for a parent to obtain supervised visitation between the other parent and their child? In order to obtain supervised visitation in the Orlando, Florida area, you must prove the other party’s behavior and actions have detrimentally af...
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DCFS Termination of Parental Rights Case with an Adoption Entity Intervening in Orlando, Florida
Did you know that Chapter 63 of Florida Statutes in a dependency case requires that the court permit intervention by an adoption entity if a parent executes a consent for adoption of a minor with an adoption entity? Florida Statute 63.082(6)(a) allow...
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Equitable Distribution in an Orlando, Florida Area Divorce Case
What is equitable distribution in an Orlando, Florida area divorce case? How does a judge divide your assets and debts in a divorce? The judge applies an analysis under Florida Statute 61.075— Equitable Distribution. The judge must do the following w...
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A Book for Parents of Special Needs Children
There was an excellent article in the NAELA News JUL/AUG/SEPT 2021 titled “Book Reviews by Karen Mariscal, Esquire, Part 1: So, What Brings You Here?” This article was a survey of books that illuminate the parenting journey of special needs children...
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Make Sure You Know Where Your Will is Located to Avoid a Will Contest in the Orlando, Florida Area
Losing your will can cause many problems. What can you do if you lose your will? There are several options. If you are still alive and competent, you could see an attorney to prepare a new will. If you die, and your relatives find out that you lost y...
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