Author Archives: Steve Marsee
Florida Family Law: What is a Guardian Ad-Litem?
If your Florida divorce involves minor children, or if you are involved in a Florida child custody dispute, a judge has the power to appoint a guardian ad-litem for your case. This can be done at the sole discretion of the judge and it may also be requested by either of the parents. In… Read More »
Getting a Legal Name Change for Your Child in Florida
A lot goes into a name. A child’s first and last name are fundamental markers of their identity. Therefore, it is not surprising that some desperately want to seek a legal name change for their child after family circumstances have changed. In Florida, getting your child’s name changed is not always easy. In fact,… Read More »
Does Adultery Still Matter in a Florida Family Law Case?
Florida has been a ‘no-fault’ divorce state for many decades. Fault was removed as a factor in Florida divorces in 1971. Prior to that year, adultery was one of the grounds for a legal divorce. Nowadays, Florida divorces are generally sought on the grounds that a couple has ‘irreconcilable differences’. In other words, a… Read More »
Divorce Mediation in Central Florida
Mediation is a commonly used form of alternative dispute resolution. While it is used in all types of disputes, it can be especially useful in family law cases. Mediation offers divorcing couples a method through which they can reach a voluntary and mutually agreeable settlement. This can be extremely valuable because it is desirable,… Read More »
Multi-State Child Custody Cases
All child custody cases are complex. Each case comes with deep emotions and its own set of unique challenges. Things are made all the more confusing if the child’s parents no longer live in the same state. Not only does the distance make things inherently more difficult, but a dispute can arise over where… Read More »
Attorney Steve Marsee Named Member Of Top 1% In Top American Lawyers
October 27, 2016 . It is with great pride and honor that the Top American Lawyers announces the admission into membership of Top 1% Attorney Steve Marsee. Steve Marsee exemplifies what a Top American Lawyer stands for, including honesty, integrity, professionalism, and grit. . Only the best of the best attorneys are granted membership… Read More »
Florida Child Custody: Emergency Change in Circumstances
No child custody agreement is every truly finalized. Florida courts always retain the ability to alter agreements in any case where it is deemed necessary or to be in the best interests of the child to do so. This is known as a post-judgment modification and it can be sought for a variety of… Read More »
Is My Retirement Account a Marital Asset In Florida?
As a general rule, a retirement account, and any other assets obtained during a marriage, will be considered marital property for the purposes of asset division. The division of a retirement account can be among the biggest sticking points in a divorce case. This is not surprising, as these accounts are often one of… Read More »
Steve Marsee Has Been Nominated and Accepted as Two Years AIOFLA’S 10 Best in Florida For Client Satisfaction
The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys has recognized the exceptional performance of Florida’s Family Law Attorney Steve Marsee as Two Years 10 Best Family Law Attorney for Client Satisfaction. We congratulate Steve Marsee on this achievement and we are honored to have him as a Two Years AIOFLA Member. You can contact Steve… Read More »
Understanding the Child Custody Rights of Stepparents
In the event of a divorce, stepparents have very limited child custody rights under Florida law. Their rights are not only superseded by the right’s of the legal parent, but they also have fewer rights than do the child’s biological extended family. In fact, stepparents will not even be granted visitation rights without the… Read More »