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To complete a stepparent adoption in Ocala, you and your spouse file a Joint Petition for Adoption by Stepparent with the Marion County Clerk of Court, obtain the other biological parent’s consent or serve them, and attend a final hearing where a judge signs the adoption. Our stepparent adoption paperwork […]

To modify alimony in Florida, you file a Supplemental Petition for Modification of Alimony in the circuit court that entered your order and prove a substantial change in circumstances, such as job loss, retirement or the recipient’s supportive relationship. In Ocala, you file with the Marion County Clerk of Court. […]

Yes, filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy stops a foreclosure in Florida right away through the automatic stay, as long as you file before the foreclosure sale. Chapter 13 then lets you repay missed mortgage payments over a three- to five-year plan while keeping your home. Our Chapter 13 bankruptcy paperwork service […]

You qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Florida if you pass the means test, complete credit counseling within 180 days before filing, and have not received a Chapter 7 discharge in the past eight years. Most filers with household income below the Florida median pass automatically. Our Chapter 7 bankruptcy […]

To modify child support in Ocala, you file a Supplemental Petition for Modification of Child Support with the Marion County Clerk of Court. You must show a substantial change in circumstances, such as a change in income, time-sharing or your child’s needs. Under Florida guidelines, the new amount must differ […]

A bankruptcy petition preparer is a non-lawyer who types your bankruptcy forms from the information you provide, while a bankruptcy attorney gives legal advice and represents you. In Ocala, a petition preparer can be a practical choice for a simple Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Complex cases are usually better handled by […]

Can You Get a Divorce Without a Lawyer in Ocala, FL? Yes. Florida allows you to represent yourself in a divorce, and many Ocala couples with an uncontested case file without a lawyer. You still need the correct Florida Supreme Court approved forms, proper service and complete financial disclosure. A […]

Step-by-Step Guide to Filing for Divorce in Ocala, FL To file for divorce in Ocala, at least one spouse must have lived in Florida for six months. You complete a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, file it with the Marion County Clerk of Court, serve your spouse and exchange financial […]