Author Archives: Steve Marsee
Can You Modify Your Alimony Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic in Florida?
The economic downturn triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic caused millions of Americans to lose their jobs. As over 2 million Floridians filed unemployment claims amid the pandemic, many divorced individuals are wondering whether they can modify their alimony due to their coronavirus-related financial hardship. First of all, yes, you may be able to request… Read More »
Is Everything You Tell Your Divorce Attorney Confidential?
A divorce case may contain many personal details about your marriage, you, and your soon-to-be-former-spouse. In fact, some of these details are so intimate that divorcees often do not share them with their family members and close friends. Individuals who go through a divorce understand that sharing these personal details with their attorney is… Read More »
4 Things You Can Do to Speed Up Your Divorce During the Coronavirus Pandemic
If you were contemplating divorce before the coronavirus crisis hit or are in the midst of one, you are probably frustrated by the fact that the pandemic stalled your divorce case. As the pandemic paralyzed Florida’s court system, many Floridians who are considering filing for divorce or are already involved in divorce proceedings believe… Read More »
Can You Lose Custody of Your Child for Being on the Front Lines of the COVID-19 Battle?
Many of those brave people on the front lines of the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, including doctors and nurses, have children. In fact, many of them are divorced parents who share custody with their ex-spouse. “But can the first responder’s ex-spouse withhold child visitation or deny any contact with their kids just because… Read More »
Behind on Child Support? You Might Get No Stimulus Check at All
Obligor parents behind on child support payments may not get a stimulus check from the U.S. government during the COVID-19 pandemic. Americans have already started receiving their stimulus checks, a direct deposit from the federal government as part of the $2 trillion COVID-19 rescue package signed by President Donald Trump in March 2020. However,… Read More »
Can You Reduce Your Child Support Obligation Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic?
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted almost every aspect of our everyday life. For many divorced parents, the COVID-19 outbreak affected their ability to make child support payments due to the loss of a job, reduced work hours, or lost income. Does the Coronavirus Pandemic Impact Child Support Payments? As many divorced parents and families… Read More »
How the Coronavirus Quarantine Creates a Spike in Domestic Violence Cases
Schools close and businesses shut down across the U.S. to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). As millions of Americans – both adults and children – must work and study from home, experts are concerned about a spike in domestic violence cases across the country. As of March 22, the coronavirus pandemic killed… Read More »
How Do Florida Courts Determine the Value of Marital Assets?
Most divorcees do not fully understand how their marital assets are valued in a divorce. Valuation of assets is an essential part of the property division process to ensure that assets are equitably distributed between the spouses. Depending on the method used to appraise the value of marital assets, the final worth of assets… Read More »
When a Child Support Modification is Appropriate in Florida (and When It’s Not)
If one parent was ordered to pay child support, it is likely because the other parent needs those funds to ensure that their shared child has a financially secure life. However, circumstances do change over time, and the non-custodial parent may no longer afford those payments or the custodial parent may need more money… Read More »
The Effect of Domestic Violence on Divorce in Florida
Each year, there are more than 100,000 reported crimes of domestic violence in Orlando and other parts of Florida. Many of these cases may ultimately provide a reason for divorce. How does domestic violence affect a Florida divorce? Not long ago, cases involving physical abuse and domestic violence were considered “grounds” for a divorce… Read More »