Family Law

What Do You Need to Do to Obtain an Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence in the Orlando, Florida Area?

To obtain an Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence in the Orlando, Florida area, you must show that the Petitioner (victim) had an objectively reasonable fear that the Petitioner was in danger of imminent violence. To obtain an injunction, the Petitioner...

What is Necessary for a Baker Act, an Involuntary Placement in the Orlando, Florida Area

Under section 394.467, Florida Statute (2020), also known as Baker Act, the State must present clear and convincing evidence of statutory criteria before a person may be involuntarily placed for treatment.  The criteria for in...

Why Does it Cost So Much Money to Go to Trial in the Orlando, Florida Area?

Trial in the Orlando, Florida area can be very costly. Why? There are several reasons. Here are a few of the most important ones to consider:

Hours Worked

Set Offs and Credits Against Payment of Expenses on the Marital Residence in the Orlando, Florida Area

Can you obtain credits and set offs for paying the mortgage, property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA fees, and expenses on the marital residence if you are living in the house during the pendency of the dissolution of marriage? That depends on what your settlement ...

Imputation of Income in an Orlando, Florida Area Marital and Family Law Case

Your spouse or other parent could earn more money than you do. Within the last 5 years, your spouse or the other parent may have earned substantially more money than they are currently earning. What can you do about that in your child support case? You can request tha...

Can You Have a Domestic Violence Injunction Dissolved in the Orlando, Florida Area?

You can have a Domestic Violence Injunction in Orlando, Florida dissolved if you show that circumstances underlying the injunction no longer exist and that continuing the injunction would no longer serve a valid purpose. This means that you need to show that the petit...

Love and Logins — Who Gets Custody of Passwords in a Breakup?

There was an interesting article in the Orlando Sentinel/Section 1/Sunday February 13, 2022, titled “Love and Logins — Who Gets Custody of Passwords in a Breakup?” by Ity Leanne Italie of the Associated Press. 

Sharing Passwords

What is Mediation in Orlando, Florida Area?

Mediation adds a neutral party into a legal case between multiple parties to help them resolve a dispute. In some cases, this process can help the parties avoid expensive litigation. An attorney can be present during Mediation, but it’s not always necessary. To learn ...

Shared Parenting Versus Sole Custody in the Orlando, Florida Area

The Florida Custody or Timesharing Statute is Section 61.13 Florida Statute (2018). Florida Statute 61.13 is titled “Support of children; parenting and time-sharing; powers of court.”

Florida’s Parental Responsibility Statute

What Constitutes Substantial Emotional Distress in a Stalking Injunction Case in Orlando, Florida?

Determining what constitutes substantial emotional distress in a stalking injunction case in Orlando, Florida is an important first step in making your case. 

The Florida Statute on Stalking