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- What is Alimony?
- Who gets alimony in Florida and why?
- Are there any guidelines in Florida for alimony, like those judges use in child support cases?
- Are there different types of alimony in Florida?
- Can a dependent spouse be forced to work in Florida?
- Can a person in Florida request alimony after the divorce is over?
- Can a spouse bankrupt his alimony obligations in Florida?
- Can alimony be modified or terminated in Florida?
- Does my ex-husband have to continue to pay alimony if I am now living with another man?
- How are support payments treated under federal income tax rules?
- How is spousal support calculated in Florida?
- If I receive an inheritance, does this affect alimony in any way in Florida?
- If a spouse commits adultery, does this behavior result in an increase in alimony in Florida?
- Can men seek alimony in Florida?
- What are the factors that go into an spousal support determination in Florida?
- When does alimony stop in Florida?
- Can a court award two kinds of alimony at the same time in Florida?
- Can a person limit their exposure to alimony by having a prenuptial agreement in Florida?
- Can a spouse be awarded temporary alimony during the pendency of the divorce proceeding in Florida?
- Can my ex-wife collect back alimony when she did nothing about my non-payment for several years?
- What is transitional alimony? Bridge the gap alimony?
- If a spouse retires, does this constitute a change in circumstances to justify a termination of alimony in Florida?
- What factors does the court consider in determining alimony in Florida?
- What is rehabilitative alimony?
- What is limited duration alimony?
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Child Custody Law
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- Are Florida courts more likely to award custody to mothers than to fathers?
- Can custody rights be modified in Florida?
- If the other parent will not allow me to see my children, do I have to pay support in Florida?
- What are some common terms that I should know in child custody cases?
- What factors go into determining custody and visitation in Florida?
- What happens in Florida when visitation rights are frustrated?
- What if the child's best interest does not coincide with the parents' personal desires?
- What if the custodial parent wants to move away from the non-custodial parent?
- At what age can my children decide where they want to live?
- Can expert witnesses be used in custody battles?
- Does a court have to decide our visitation schedule, or can the other parent and I make the schedule ourselves?
- If child support is not paid, must visitation be allowed in Florida?
- Is mediation the best approach to solving disagreements about child custody?
- I am a noncustodial parent, but my child lives with me now. Can I change the child support order?
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Child Support Law
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- Do I pay my spouse directly for child support in Florida?
- Can child support be reduced in Florida if I remarry and have more children with my new wife?
- Can my child's father be ordered to pay for my child's college education in Florida?
- Can I lower my child support payments in Florida if I spend more time with my kids?
- Can my ex-spouse make me pay for a private school for our child in Florida?
- How are child care expenses divided in Florida?
- How do I get my child support increased in Florida?
- If I get joint custody, will I still have to pay child support in Florida?
- Must the children be covered by health insurance?
- What determines how much child support I have to pay in Florida?
- Who can seek a child support modification in Florida?
- Can the Florida courts include my new spouse's income when setting child support?
- Can child support be retroactively modified in Florida?
- Can I make my support payments directly to my ex-spouse? Should I?
- My child is about to turn 18, but is still in high school and living at home. Can I still get child support?
- What does it mean to be in default of a child support order and what can happen to me if I go into default?
- What does the term combined income refer to in figuring child support in Florida?
- Will my overtime be included in child support calculations?
- How is child support calculated in Florida?
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- What are grounds for divorce in Florida?
- How is divorce initiated in Florida?
- How is annulment different from divorce?
- Can I oppose a divorce in Florida?
- How do I protect my credit when going through divorce in Florida?
- My spouse just asked for a divorce. What do I do first in Florida?
- What happens to joint debts when we divorce in Florida?
- In my Florida divorce case, what are the alternatives to going to court?
- What is a marital settlement agreement in a divorce in Florida?
- What is collaborative divorce?
- Can an out of state divorce be enforced in Florida?
- Can I file for divorce in Florida while my spouse is stationed with the military in another country?
- Can I go back to my maiden name after my divorce in Florida?
- Do I have to share my pension after my Florida divorce?
- In my Florida divorce case, how do I prove ownership of the dog?
- Is it illegal to get remarried before my divorce is final?
- In my Florida divorce case, what does the mediator do?
- What happens to retirement funds and 401k plans in a divorce?
- What if my spouse is served with the divorce papers but does not answer?
- What is an uncontested divorce?
- How are assets split in a divorce?
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- Can a spouse refuse to sign divorce papers in Florida?
- How can I obtain a legal divorce or dissolution of marriage in Florida?
- What is marital property?
- What is a postnuptial agreement?
- What is a prenuptial or ante nuptial agreement?
- Can I get a simplified divorce/dissolution of marriage?
- Can you get a divorce if your spouse is incarcerated?
- Can you get a divorce if you are pregnant?
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Paternity Law
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- What does it mean to establish paternity?
- When is it necessary to take a paternity test?
- Can I get visitation or custody, even though I was not married to the mother, and I am not on the birth certificate?
- The father of my child will not admit paternity. What can I do in Florida?
- Who is allowed to start a paternity case?
- Can the name of the child be changed when paternity is established?
- What happens if the mother was married to another man at the time the child was born?
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Megan W. L. Malec

Attorney Megan W. L. Malec is a senior associate at N. Diane Holmes, P.A. Family Law Group. Her practice is focused exclusively on family law matters. Prior to joining N. Diane Holmes, P.A., Megan served as a staff attorney for the domestic relations judges of the Ninth Judicial Circuit. This experience helped shape her grounded approach to handling family law matters. Megan strives to navigate her clients through these personal challenges in a calming manner, helping to keep them focused on reaching a positive outcome for the whole family.
Education:
Juris Doctorate – Stetson University College of Law (2007)
Bachelor of Science – University of Central Florida (2004)
Bachelor of Science – University of Central Florida (2004)
Honors & Awards:
Recognized in the 2019 Awesome Attorneys list by Orlando Family Magazine
Recipient of the 2016 Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers Distinguished Leadership Award
Recipient of the 2012 Florida Association for Women Lawyers Leader in the Law Award
Recipient of the 2016 Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers Distinguished Leadership Award
Recipient of the 2012 Florida Association for Women Lawyers Leader in the Law Award
Professional Memberships:
The Florida Bar
° Family Law Section
° Ninth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee "D" (2017 - current)
Florida Association for Women Lawyers
° Governance Committee (2014-2015)
° Membership Committee (2014-2015)
Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers
° Treasurer (2017-2018, 2018-2019)
° Treasurer-Elect (2016-2017)
° Secretary (2015-2016)
° Membership Director (2012-2013, 2013-2014, 2014-2015)
° Strategic Planning Committee (2013-2016)
° Young Lawyers Director (2010-2012)
Orange County Bar Association
° Guardian Ad Litem, Legal Aid Society of The Orange County Bar Association
° Teen Parent Education Project, Legal Aid Society of The Orange County Bar Association (2012-2017)
Central Florida Family Law Inn of Court
Collaborative Family Law Group of Central Florida
Florida Academy of Collaborative Professionals
Wildflower Group Central Florida - Trusted Advisor
° Family Law Section
° Ninth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee "D" (2017 - current)
Florida Association for Women Lawyers
° Governance Committee (2014-2015)
° Membership Committee (2014-2015)
Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers
° Treasurer (2017-2018, 2018-2019)
° Treasurer-Elect (2016-2017)
° Secretary (2015-2016)
° Membership Director (2012-2013, 2013-2014, 2014-2015)
° Strategic Planning Committee (2013-2016)
° Young Lawyers Director (2010-2012)
Orange County Bar Association
° Guardian Ad Litem, Legal Aid Society of The Orange County Bar Association
° Teen Parent Education Project, Legal Aid Society of The Orange County Bar Association (2012-2017)
Central Florida Family Law Inn of Court
Collaborative Family Law Group of Central Florida
Florida Academy of Collaborative Professionals
Wildflower Group Central Florida - Trusted Advisor
Community Involvement:

While serving as Young Lawyers Director for the Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers, Megan spearheaded Extreme Makeover: Harbor House, a yearlong service project aimed at transforming several living spaces at Harbor House, a local domestic violence shelter. Her support of women and children dealing with domestic violence and her commitment to bring awareness to domestic violence in the local community also extends to SafeHouse of Seminole, where she chaired the Changing the Family Landscape project. The goal of the initiative was to revitalize the shelter’s landscape and offer its' residents workshops on important issues ranging from budgeting and employment skills training to safety techniques and initiating legal proceedings for dissolution of marriage, domestic violence injunctions, and paternity and child support matters.
Megan is the proud mom of Charlie, a Labrador Retriever/Golden mix that she and her husband adopted from Pet Rescue by Judy. Charlie was rescued from a kill shelter in North Florida by Judy's awesome volunteer team. Before providing Charlie his forever home, Megan volunteered as an adoption screener and foster mom for other abandoned dogs looking for their forever home.
Taking both causes to heart, raising awareness for domestic violence and rescuing pets in need, Megan participates in the annual Paws for Peace Walk benefiting the Paws for Peace Kennel at Harbor House of Central Florida. The Paws for Peace Kennel opened in 2012 and is located on-site at Harbor House's emergency shelter. The link between domestic violence and pet abuse is an often overlooked issue. Nearly half of domestic violence survivors stay in an abusive situation out of fear for their pets' safety and 88% of pets living in a home with domestic abuse are either abused or killed. The Paws for Peace Kennel provides a temporary safe place for pets while other family members receive services from Harbor House. Each year, Megan serves as team captain for Charlie's Crew. In 2016, Charlie's Crew received the award for most money raised.
Megan is the proud mom of Charlie, a Labrador Retriever/Golden mix that she and her husband adopted from Pet Rescue by Judy. Charlie was rescued from a kill shelter in North Florida by Judy's awesome volunteer team. Before providing Charlie his forever home, Megan volunteered as an adoption screener and foster mom for other abandoned dogs looking for their forever home.
Taking both causes to heart, raising awareness for domestic violence and rescuing pets in need, Megan participates in the annual Paws for Peace Walk benefiting the Paws for Peace Kennel at Harbor House of Central Florida. The Paws for Peace Kennel opened in 2012 and is located on-site at Harbor House's emergency shelter. The link between domestic violence and pet abuse is an often overlooked issue. Nearly half of domestic violence survivors stay in an abusive situation out of fear for their pets' safety and 88% of pets living in a home with domestic abuse are either abused or killed. The Paws for Peace Kennel provides a temporary safe place for pets while other family members receive services from Harbor House. Each year, Megan serves as team captain for Charlie's Crew. In 2016, Charlie's Crew received the award for most money raised.