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1. Adrian Middleton Tallahassee, FL
  Attorney at Law- FL, 2012
  Florida State University College of Law, J.D. 2012
2. AboutSword & Shield, P.A.
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James J. Partlow

Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Adoption, Children's Rights

Status: In Good Standing

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1001 Heathrow Park Ln, Lake Mary, FL 32746

Sandra Kia Ambrose

Adoption, Child Support, Divorce, Eminent Domain

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801 International Parkway, Lake Mary, FL 32746

Debra G. Simms

Dispute Resolution, Alimony & Spousal Support, Adoption, Corporate

Status: In Good Standing

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999 Douglas Avenue, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

Charles E. Hughes

Adoption, Child Support, Criminal, Farms

Status: In Good Standing

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605 E. Robinson Street, Orlando, FL 32801

Michelle A. Barry

Farms, Child Support, Adoption, Criminal

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 18 Years

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300 N Ronald Reagan Blvd, Longwood, FL 32750

Paul Stanley West

Adoption, Elder Law, Corporate, Medical Malpractice

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 24 Years

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1065 Maitland Center Commons Blvd, Maitland, FL 32751

Eileen Bonnet Coe

Adoption, Divorce & Family Law

Status: Deceased Licensed: 26 Years

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815 Orienta Avenue, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

Harry Gwynn Reid

Estate Planning, Adoption, Elder Law, Contract, Bankruptcy

Status: In Good Standing

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1120 W 1St St, Sanford, FL 32771

Rhonda E. Parnell

Wills & Probate, Family Law, Adoption, Divorce & Family Law

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 23 Years

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Oviedo, FL 32762

Ashley Filimon

Paternity, Child Custody, Adoption, Divorce & Family Law

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 13 Years

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1524 E. Livingston St., Orlando, FL 32803

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LEGAL TERMS

NO-FAULT DIVORCE

Any divorce in which the spouse who wants to split up does not have to accuse the other of wrongdoing, but can simply state that the couple no longer gets along... (more...)

Any divorce in which the spouse who wants to split up does not have to accuse the other of wrongdoing, but can simply state that the couple no longer gets along. Until no-fault divorce arrived in the 1970s, the only way a person could get a divorce was to prove that the other spouse was at fault for the marriage not working. No-fault divorces are usually granted for reasons such as incompatibility, irreconcilable differences, or irretrievable or irremediable breakdown of the marriage. Also, some states allow incurable insanity as a basis for a no-fault divorce. Compare fault divorce.

PREMARITAL AGREEMENT

An agreement made by a couple before marriage that controls certain aspects of their relationship, usually the management and ownership of property, and sometim... (more...)

An agreement made by a couple before marriage that controls certain aspects of their relationship, usually the management and ownership of property, and sometimes whether alimony will be paid if the couple later divorces. Courts usually honor premarital agreements unless one person shows that the agreement was likely to promote divorce, was written with the intention of divorcing or was entered into unfairly. A premarital agreement may also be known as a 'prenuptial agreement.'

GUARDIAN OF THE ESTATE

Someone appointed by a court to care for the property of a minor child that is not supervised by an adult under some other legal method, such as a trust. A guar... (more...)

Someone appointed by a court to care for the property of a minor child that is not supervised by an adult under some other legal method, such as a trust. A guardian of the estate may also be called a 'property guardian' or 'financial guardian.' See also guardian.

PALIMONY

A non-legal term coined by journalists to describe the division of property or alimony-like support given by one member of an unmarried couple to the other afte... (more...)

A non-legal term coined by journalists to describe the division of property or alimony-like support given by one member of an unmarried couple to the other after they break up.

QUALIFIED MEDICAL CHILD SUPPORT ORDER (QMSCO)

A court order that provides health benefit coverage for the child of the noncustodial parent under that parent's group health plan.

CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION

Information exchanged between two people who (1) have a relationship in which private communications are protected by law, and (2) intend that the information b... (more...)

Information exchanged between two people who (1) have a relationship in which private communications are protected by law, and (2) intend that the information be kept in confidence. The law recognizes certain parties whose communications will be considered confidential and protected, including spouses, doctor and patient, attorney and client, and priest and confessor. Communications between these individuals cannot be disclosed in court unless the protected party waives that protection. The intention that the communication be confidential is critical. For example, if an attorney and his client are discussing a matter in the presence of an unnecessary third party -- for example, in an elevator with other people present -- the discussion will not be considered confidential and may be admitted at trial. Also known as privileged communication.

GUARDIAN

An adult who has been given the legal right by a court to control and care for a minor or her property. Someone who looks after a child's property is called a '... (more...)

An adult who has been given the legal right by a court to control and care for a minor or her property. Someone who looks after a child's property is called a 'guardian of the estate.' An adult who has legal authority to make personal decisions for the child, including responsibility for his physical, medical and educational needs, is called a 'guardian of the person.' Sometimes just one person will be named to take care of all these tasks. An individual appointed by a court to look after an incapacitated adult may also be known as a guardian, but is more frequently called a conservator.

LAWFUL ISSUE

Formerly, statutes governing wills used this phrase to specify children born to married parents, and to exclude those born out of wedlock. Now, the phrase means... (more...)

Formerly, statutes governing wills used this phrase to specify children born to married parents, and to exclude those born out of wedlock. Now, the phrase means the same as issue and 'lineal descendant.'

RESPONDENT

A term used instead of defendant or appellee in some states -- especially for divorce and other family law cases -- to identify the party who is sued and must r... (more...)

A term used instead of defendant or appellee in some states -- especially for divorce and other family law cases -- to identify the party who is sued and must respond to the petitioner's complaint.

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

DEPT. OF CHILDREN v. Adoption of XXG

Benjamin W. Bull, Brian W. Raum, Byron J. Babione, Alliance Defense Fund; Buckley & Fudge and Rebecca O'Dell Townsend, St. Petersburg, for the American College of Pediatricians, as amicus curiae. ... Cynthia L. Greene, Miami; Luis E. Insignares, Fort Myers; Scott L. ...

Embry v. Ryan

... Alfred J. Saikali and Daniel B. Rogers of Shook, Hardy & Bacon, LLP, Miami, and Lori Alvino McGill and Elizabeth G. Wright of Latham & Watkins, LLP, Washington, DC, for Amici Curiae, The Center for Adoption Policy, The Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute, The National ...

Strand v. Escambia County

... Trust Fund. In conjunction with the adoption of the Ordinance, the County adopted Resolution R2006-96 (Resolution) on May 4, 2006, authorizing the County to issue bonds not exceeding $135,000,000 for the District. The stated ...

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NO-FAULT DIVORCE

PREMARITAL AGREEMENT

GUARDIAN OF THE ESTATE

PALIMONY

QUALIFIED MEDICAL CHILD SUPPORT ORDER (QMSCO)

CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION

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SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

DEPT. OF CHILDREN v. Adoption of XXG

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Strand v. Escambia County

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