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Can Someone Modify or Terminate a Permanent Injunction Against Domestic Violence in the Orlando, Florida Area?

Florida Statutes section 741.30 allows the court to issue an injunction against domestic violence when there is an actual act of domestic violence or reasonable fear that domestic violence is imminent. Once entered, a domestic violence injunction sha...

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Guardianship

Mental Incapacity, Guardianship, and Divorce in Florida

A party may seek a divorce on the grounds that his or her spouse is mentally incapacitated pursuant to Florida Statute 61.052(1)(b). However, the party alleged to be mentally incapacitated must have been adjudicated by a judge to be incapacitated pur...

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Adoption

Can the Child’s Surname Be Changed in an Orlando, Florida Area Paternity Case?

The child’s name may be changed in an Orlando Area Paternity Case if the parent requesting the name change can show that the name change is required for the welfare of the child. The name change must be in the best interest of the child. In ord...

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Guardianship

Relocation and Florida Guardianship: When Can You Relocate a Ward to Another County?

Pursuant to Florida Statute 744.1098(1), a Guardian may not, without Court approval, change the residence of the ward (the Court adjudicated incapacitated person) from this state to another, or from one county of this state to another county of this ...

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Guardianship

Warning Signs of Financial Abuse of the Florida Elderly

Studies show that financial abuse of the elderly is a growing problem throughout the United States. This is especially true in Florida, where a large majority of the population is over 65 years old.   This can lead to huge problems when you consider ...

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Family Law

Can a Court Modify A Time-Sharing Plan at an Orlando Florida Area Contempt Hearing?

Can a Court Modify A Time-Sharing Plan at an Orlando Florida Area Contempt Hearing? The court cannot impermissibly modify the parties’ timesharing as a sanction against one party. A court cannot modify a time-sharing plan as a sanction for contempt. ...

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