Tag Archives: Florida law

What to Expect During an Initial Consultation for a Divorce in Orlando, Florida

There was an interesting article by Emma Darley titled "Help your divorce lawyer to help you: What I need to tell my divorce lawyer during the first appointment." In the article, Darley states that embarking on a divorce can be a...

Interesting Case in Florida on Marital versus Nonmarital Assets

There was an interesting case in Florida Law Weekly on Oct. 27, 2021. The case was Padres v Padres, 46 Fla. L. Weekly D2320a (3rd District 2021). Padres v Padres dealt with a prenuptial agreement and contained a good discussion on marital versus nonmarital assets when...

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

How Can You Prove Undue Influence in an Orlando, Florida Will Contest? 

Under Florida law, a Will is void if the execution is procured by undue influence. This is outlined in Florida Statute 732.5165 Florida Statute (2021). The burden of undue influence lies with the party seeking to invalidate the Will according to Florida Statute 733.10...

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:

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Can I Move with My Child During or After My Orlando, Florida Area Divorce or Custody Case?

The statute that lays out the rules for moving during or after an Orlando area divorce or custody case is Florida Statute 61.13001-Parental Relocation Statute, which can be found Read More

DCFS Termination of Parental Rights Case with an Adoption Entity Intervening in Orlando, Florida

Did you know that Chapter 63 of Florida Statutes in a dependency case requires that the court permit intervention by an adoption entity if a parent executes a consent for adoption of a minor with an adoption entity? Florida Statute 63.082(6)(a) allows that. What does ...

Equitable Distribution in an Orlando, Florida Area Divorce Case

What is equitable distribution in an Orlando, Florida area divorce case? How does a judge divide your assets and debts in a divorce? The judge applies an analysis under Florida Statute 61.075— Equitable Distribution. The judge must do the following while analyzing equ...

Make Sure You Know Where Your Will is Located to Avoid a Will Contest in the Orlando, Florida Area

Losing your will can cause many problems. What can you do if you lose your will? ...