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Can A Paternity Test Be Incorrect?
Yes, while paternity tests are reliable and correct most of the time, sometimes they can be wrong. The same can be said about most other tests, as no test can be 100% accurate. A paternity test can be wrong due to human error, mistakes made while collecting the DNA, and other factors. If you… Read More »
6 Benefits Of Hiring A Forensic Accountant For Your Florida Divorce
Many divorcing couples use forensic accountants when going through a divorce. A forensic accountant is a person who helps you ensure that you have prepared all the financial records and documentation you need for divorce. Many spouses hire forensic accountants to uncover the other spouse’s hidden assets or income. If you wish to end… Read More »
Can I Modify My Prenuptial Agreement (Prenup) In Florida?
A prenuptial agreement (prenup) is a legally binding document signed by both parties before entering into a marriage. Since the terms of a prenup are agreed upon before the marriage, it is difficult to modify a prenuptial agreement. However, just because it’s difficult does not mean that it’s impossible. Nonetheless, before signing a prenup,… Read More »
Who Keeps The Pets In My Florida Divorce?
When a divorce involves minor children, spouses often cannot work out custody arrangements. The same can be said about divorces involving pets. When a divorce involves pets, spouses may disagree on who gets the pets. While many people mistakenly believe that “pet custody” issues are resolved similar to “child custody,” that is not the… Read More »
What is a Substantial Change in Circumstances in Florida Court Order Modifications?
While Florida law allows parties to modify child support, alimony, and even timesharing plans, the party requesting a modification must prove a “substantial change in circumstances.” However, many Floridians do not know what qualifies as a substantial change in circumstances to modify a court order in Florida. If you are considering modifying a court… Read More »
Is Alimony Terminated Upon Retirement in Florida?
Many people who were ordered to pay alimony to their former spouse wonder, “Will alimony be terminated if I retire?” The answer is not as straightforward as it may seem. Under Florida law, the spouse paying or receiving spousal support has a right to modify an alimony order if they can prove the following… Read More »
What Are the Pros and Cons of Bird Nest Parenting After a Divorce?
If you are considering creating a nesting plan following your divorce, it is vital to weigh the pros and cons of bird nest parenting. While many divorcing parents want to keep their children in the family home after a divorce, doing so may or may not be the best arrangement in your particular situation…. Read More »
Is My Spouse Entitled to My 401(k) in a Florida Divorce?
One of the most confusing and stressful aspects of a divorce is dividing marital assets. Since 401(k) and retirement accounts are subject to Florida’s equitable distribution law, the process of dividing marital property becomes even more complicated. If you have 401(k) or other retirement accounts and want to get a divorce in Florida, it… Read More »
The National Association of Distinguished Counsel
Press Release Steve Marsee, of Steve W. Marsee, PA, has been selected to the 2021 list as a member of the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. NADC is an organization dedicated to promoting the highest standards of legal excellence. Its mission is to objectively recognize the attorneys who… Read More »
Is It Difficult for Fathers to Get Child Custody in Florida?
Long gone are the days when mothers received sole legal and physical custody in Florida divorce cases. In the modern era, fathers have equal rights when it comes to timesharing and parenting. However, many fathers believe that Florida courts still favor mothers in custody battles. That’s not true. Fla. Stat. § 61.13 presumes that… Read More »