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Tips for Drafting a Successful MSA

By Donna Hung Law Group |

If you and your spouse have agreed that it is time to dissolve the marriage there are legal documents that will need to be created, even if the two of you generally agree on the terms of the divorce. For example, if you are unfamiliar with what a Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA) is, know… Read More »

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5 Questions a Lawyer May Ask During an Initial Consultation

By Donna Hung Law Group |

An initial consultation with a Florida family lawyer is an opportunity. It is a meeting where an attorney will review the facts of your case and share possible paths forward with you. Plus, the meeting is a chance for you to determine if the lawyer is the right match.   Of course, if you… Read More »

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Navigating Changes and Child Support Modifications

By Donna Hung Law Group |

Child support arrangements are key components of divorce settlements when parents end a union. While the particular amount negotiated or awarded aligns with the finances and lifestyles of the parents when a divorce is finalized, it also needs to be recognized that life is dynamic and circumstances can change. If you believe a child… Read More »

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Shared Parental Responsibility and the Passage of HB 775

By Donna Hung Law Group |

Recently, HB 775 was unanimously voted for in the Florida House. It passed with bi-partisan support and was then signed by the Governor. This important development means the rights of fathers are legally supported, even when parents are not married. Essentially, the bill gives both parents full parental rights once a paternity acknowledgement is… Read More »

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How Can Stalking Affect A Domestic Violence Or Child Custody Case?

By Donna Hung Law Group |

If you are a victim of domestic violence in an abusive marriage or relationship, you may have questions about what qualifies as an act of abuse. In Florida, multiple acts or threats of violent acts can be quantified as abuse, including stalking. If your or someone you know is a victim of stalking, harassment,… Read More »

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The Benefits Of Collaborative Divorce

By Donna Hung Law Group |

Alternative dispute resolution techniques are growing in popularity as a way to resolve the issues involved in a divorce outside of the courtroom, and with good reason. One such method of resolution is called collaborative divorce, and there are many benefits to utilizing this option over other dispute resolution techniques or traditional courtroom litigation…. Read More »

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How Third Parties Can Impact A Child Custody Case

By Donna Hung Law Group |

Child custody in a divorce or paternity case is often a complex and difficult issue. What many people do not realize about custody matters is that others can impact the outcome more than just the child and their parents. Third parties, or third persons, can dramatically alter the decision of a child custody matter,… Read More »

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Can Cohabitation Affect Alimony Payments?

By Donna Hung Law Group |

The purpose of alimony, also known as spousal support, is to assist a spouse with less earning potential or income during and after divorce proceedings while they adjust to financial independence. One of the underlying assumptions of alimony is that the spouse receiving payments is financially supporting themselves, but what happens when that former… Read More »

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How To Write A Valid Prenuptial Agreement

By Donna Hung Law Group |

Television and movies have stereotyped prenuptial agreements, also known as premarital agreements, as contracts that give everything to one spouse and leave the other with nothing. However, in reality prenuptial agreements can be beneficial to both parties entering into a marriage if written properly. The experienced and dedicated Orlando lawyers at the Donna Hung… Read More »

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How Does Voluntary Dispute Resolution Affect Orlando Families?

By Donna Hung Law Group |

A wife and husband of eleven years decide that things just aren’t working out anymore. While they don’t hold any animosity towards each other, they do have reservations about dividing marital property equitably. They want to be divorced but do not necessarily want to proceed with a drawn-out legal battle in court. At the… Read More »