Baker Act in Orlando, Florida
What is a Baker Act? How does it affect an individual who is Baker Acted by the State? How does one go about having someone Baker Acted by the State? A Baker Act is the involuntary commitment of someone because they are a danger to themselves o...
Read MoreHow Do Mental Health Issues Affect Your Orlando, Florida Family Law Case?
Mental health issues can affect your Marital and Family Law case in many ways. First and foremost, if your spouse has mental issues, they may not act reasonable following the procedure and requirements of the case. They may make unreasonable demands ...
Read MoreThe Role of the Court Appointed Attorney in an Orlando, Florida Guardianship Case
The role of the court-appointed attorney is evolving in the Orlando, Florida area. It was the contention of many attorneys that the court-appointed attorney’s duty was to zealously represent the alleged incapacitated person’s wishes along...
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Research Looks at Hotspots Across United States
There was an interesting article in the Wall Street Journal on Alzheimer’s Research authored by Clare Ansberry. Did you know that where you live matters in terms of Alzheimer’s disease risk? Scientists and researchers knew that adva...
Read MoreChild Estrangement Cases in Orlando, Florida
There was an interesting article on Child Estrangement cases. The author was Marjorie S. Slabach, Judge Pro Tem. In the article, she states that “Child Estrangement cases” is the proper term to describe the situation and not “parental alienation.” Th...
Read MoreBeing Prepared in Your Orlando, Florida Guardianship Case with the New Changes to Florida Statutes Regarding Guardianship Law
In order to be prepared for your Orlando, Florida Guardianship case, you need to know the new changes to the Florida Guardianship law. You must include in your Petition for Incapacity and Guardianship all facts involved in the case including the adve...
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