Family Law

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 the opposing party has incurred as a...

Marital and Family Law in the Lake Mary, Florida Area

What exactly is Marital and Family Law? It is also referred to as Family Law. What does Marital and Family Law encompass? The term Marital and Family Law or Family Law encompasses the areas  of practice of law that is compromised of and includes divorces, collaborative ...

A Name Change in the Lake Mary, Florida and Orlando, Florida Area

You live in the State of Florida and want to change your name or your child's name. Why would
you want to do that? You may have recently divorced. However, at the time of the final judgment
of dissolution of marriage, you may have wanted to retain your married name, an...

A Prenuptial Agreement in Lake Mary, Florida and Orlando, Florida is not a Simple Document 

A prenuptial agreement is also referred to or called an Ante-nuptial Agreement or Premarital Agreement. Many people are under the misconception that it is a simple document to draft. However, that is not the case. It is a legal contract that binds the parties that enter into...

Did You Know September is National Suicide Prevention Month?

There was an excellent article By Michael Tupper, Esquire, whose article appears in Family Law Section of Florida Bar September, 2024, newsletter  FAMSEG September 2024 - Family Law Section News & Updates). He has enlightening information that is great for ...

What is the Process to Obtain An Injunction Against Domestic Violence in the Lake Mary, Florida or Orlando, Florida Area?

You can go to the clerk of court in the county where the incident occurred to file an injunction of protection against domestic violence. If you live in Orange County, Florida, you can contact Harbor House for help. In Seminole County, Florida you can contact Safe House for ...

Florida Family Law Rule 12.610 and Injunctions for Protection Against Domestic Violence and Stalking

Florida Family Law Rule 12.610 applies only to temporary and permanent injunctions for protection against domestic violence and temporary and permanent injunctions for protection against repeat violence, dating violence, or sexual violence and stalking. 

Section 784.0485(1), Florida Statutes creates a civil cause of action for injunctive relief from stalking. Paragraph (6)(a) further provides that upon notice and hearing, when it appears to the court that the petitioner is the victim of stalking, the court may grant such rel...

Long Term Relative Custody by Extended Family Member in Lake Mary, Florida and Orlando, Florida

Long Term Relative Custody by an Extended Family Member is explained in Florida Statute 751. It allows a family member to obtain custody of a grandchild, niece, or nephew for an extended period time. It is usually much cheaper financially to use this route than guardianship....

Navigating the Marchman Act Hearing in the Lake Mary, Florida Area and the Orlando, Florida Area

Many families in Central Florida agonize over what to do regarding a spouse, child, or loved one with substance abuse issues. At the same time, you want to support your loved one, but you do not want to enable them. You may have a loved one who is so addicted to a substance ...