Guardianship

What Must Court Find to Issue a Temporary Injunction Prohibiting Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult in Orlando, Florida?

Before a court can issue a temporary injunction, it must find that there is:

1. 1. An immediate and present danger of exploitation of the vulnerable adult;
2. 2. A likelihood of irreparable harm and no adequate remedy at law;...
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Steps to Obtaining an Injunction Prohibiting Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult in Orlando, Florida

There is a new law F.S. 825.1035 that now allows you to obtain an Injunction Prohibiting Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult. The bill allows any of the following individuals to file the petition for injunction:

1. 1. A vulnerable adult in imminen...
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Why Do I Need to Establish A Guardianship in Orlando, Florida?

An Orlando guardianship is necessary, if you face the following:

1. Your spouse, relative, close friend, or neighbor is incompetent.
2. You have a child that is receiving a settlement, or monies fro...
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Breaking News in Grandparents’ Rights in Florida

See Lediux-Nottingham v Downs, 42 FLW S195 (Feb.16, 2017), wherein the Supreme Court of Florida ruled: Foreign judgments-Full Faith and credit-Child custody-VISITATION BY GRANDPARENTS-Colorado order providing for grandpare...

When Is Adult Guardianship Appropriate in the Orlando, Florida area?

An adult guardianship may be appropriate in the Orlando, Florida when an adult has the following medical co...

Should I Petition the Court For Long-Term Relative Custody, or a Guardianship of My Grandchild?

If both parents have died, or one parent has died and the other parent is unfit, a guardianship is probably appropriate. If you will be receiving money on behalf of the child from social security, insurance, or settlement funds, then an Read More