Family Law

Coping with the Emotions of Caregiving

From what I have observed, caregivers become so absorbed with being caregivers and taking care of their loved ones, they sometimes neglect themselves. They have to deal with caring for the loved one, dealing with family life, and work. They often become overwhelmed an...

Injunctions and Cyberstalking in the Orlando, Florida Area

Can you file an injunction for protection against stalking if someone lives out of state but is engaged in cyberstalking by directly sending, and causing to be sent through others, threatening and disturbing messages that the person viewed in Florida? Was the tortious...

What Are the Criteria for a Baker Act in the Orlando, Florida Area?

Florida Statute 394.467 (2021) lays out specific criteria that the State must prove to order the involuntary inpatient placement of an individual. It is as follows:

1. A person may be ordered for involuntary inpatient ...
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Did You Know There is a Voluntary Trial Option in the Orlando, Florida Area?

Did you know that in the Orlando, Florida area you can take advantage of Read More

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Domestic violence is all about control over victims. If you answer “yes” to any of the following questions, it is a sign that your partner is trying to control you:

• Does your ...
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What is Ultimate Decision Making in an Orlando, Florida Area Divorce Case?

In a divorce case with children involved, or in a custody matter, the court typically favors shared parenting, where both parents make decisions regarding issues of the children, such as medical issues, school issues, religious issues, psychological issues, and extrac...

Supervised Visitation in the Orlando, Florida Area

What is required for a parent to obtain supervised visitation between the other parent and their child? In order to obtain supervised visitation in the Orlando, Florida area, you must prove the other party's behavior and actions have detrimentally affected the child's...

A Book for Parents of Special Needs Children

There was an excellent article in the NAELA News JUL/AUG/SEPT 2021 titled “Book Reviews by Karen Mariscal, Esquire, Part 1: So, What Brings You Here?" This article was a  survey of books that illuminate the parenting journey of special needs children.  Read More

Did You Know: You Can Bring an Action for Attorney’s Fees After a Trial Court Dissolves a Wrongly Obtained Injunction in Orlando, Florida?

The fact that you can bring an action for attorney's fees after a trial court dissolves a wrongly obtained injunction is something many people don't know. Florida Statute 60.07 states the following: 60.07 Assessment ...