Family Law

Is It OK to Track Your Spouse in the Orlando, Florida Area?   

There was an interesting article on whether it is okay to track your spouse in the Wall Street Journal by Jon Krause Family and Technology titled "Read More

Can You Modify or Dissolve an Injunction?

Pursuant to 741.40(6)(c), Florida Statute (2022), the terms of the injunction shall remain in effect until modified or dissolved. 

Modifying or Dissolving an Injunction

What to Know if You are Filing or Have Been Served with an Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence in the Orlando, Florida Area

If you are thinking about filing an Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence in the Orlando, Florida area, you can contact Harbor House in Orange County or Safe House in Seminole County.  They will discuss the issue...

Involuntary Inpatient Placement Under the Baker Act in the Orlando, Florida Area

What is necessary for Involuntary Placement Under the Baker Act in the Orlando, Florida area and for the appointment of a guardian advocate? There must be "clear and convincing evidence" that because of the mental illness, a person is incapable of surviving alone or w...

Alimony in the Orlando, Florida Area

Alimony, also called spousal support, is governed by Florida Statute 61.08. There are different forms of alimony in the Orlando, Florida area: Temporary Alimony, Permanent Alimony, Rehabilitative Alimony, Durational Alimony, Bridge the Gap Alimony, and Lump Sum Alimon...

Why Should You Consider Having A Prenuptial Agreement Prior to Your Wedding in the Orlando, Florida Area?

Having a prenuptial agreement in the Orlando, Florida area allows a person to determine and materialize how they wish to manage their finances during the marriage. You think about it and analyze this prior to your Orlando, Florida area wedding. A prenuptial agreement ...

What Constitutes Stalking, Harassment and Emotional Distress Necessary to Obtain an Injunction in the Orlando, Florida Area? 

Florida Statute 784.0485(1) (2021) creates a cause of action for injunction for protection against stalking. A person commits stalking when they willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly follow, harass, or cyber stalk another person. To harass means to engage in a course...

What Does It Take to Recuse or Disqualify a Judge in Orlando, Florida?

There was just a case released in Florida Law Weekly, Cini v. Cabezas, 47 Fla. L. Weekly D1690, that discusses the topic of recusing or disqualifying a judge. That case was out of the Third District Court of Appeals, which is located in  Miami, Florida. In that case t...

Can You Do a One Parent Termination of Parental Rights (TPR) in the Orlando, Florida Area?

You can do a one parent Termination of Parental Rights (TPR) in the Orlando, Florida Area under limited circumstances. What are those limited circumstances? Grounds for single-parent terminations, as limited by section 39.811(6), Florida Statutes, include chronic subs...