Tag Archives: Florida law

What is Substantial Emotional Distress in a Stalking Injunction Case in the Orlando, Florida Area?

Section 784.0485 Florida Statutes (2018) permits an injunction to be entered where elements of stalking have been established. Section 784.0485 is analyzed by looking at section 784.946, which deals with injunctions against repeat violence. Repeat violence, in turn, r...

Divorce in Orlando, Florida Area, and the Effects on Social Security Benefits

There was an interesting article in the Orlando Sentinel Section 2 on Sunday May 30, 2021 by Elliot Raphaelson. In the article, Raphaelson discusses Social Security benefits after divorce. He states that this is one of the least understood but most important topics. <...

What Happens in an Orlando, Florida Case When One Judge Issues a Final Judgment and Another Takes Over Before the Rehearing?

When one judge in the Orlando, Florida area issues a final judgment and another judge takes over the case before the rehearing on the case, a successor judge has no authority to vacate the predecessor judge's final judgment. A su...

Can the Trial Court Order Relief That Was Not Pled in an Orlando, Florida Area Divorce?

Whether the trial court can order relief that was not pled in an Orlando, Florida divorce has been asked and answered on many occasions. For example, the generic request included in a prayer for relief is insufficient to cure a f...

Considerations on Being a Personal Representative in an Orlando, Florida Probate Estate Administration

When you consider becoming a personal representative<...

Stealing from Grandma in the Orlando, Florida Area

There was a very interesting article in AARP MAGAZINE by Doug Shadel titled "Stealing from Grandma." Shadel states that he usually warns seniors about ...

What is a Parenting Plan in an Orlando, Florida Area Divorce or Custody Case?

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Can an Illegitimate Child or Child Born Out of Wedlock Inherit from Their Biological Father in the Orlando, Florida Area?