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Parenting Plans in Florida: Understanding the Basics
Under Florida law, whenever a case involves time-sharing and minor children, the parents must craft a ‘parenting plan’. In fact, parenting plans are even required in cases where there is no actual disagreement between the two parents. Florida courts look to the parents to come up with an equitable plan that is in the… Read More »
Obtaining a Domestic Violence Injunction in Florida
Unfortunately, domestic violence is a reality in some relationships. If you are going through a violent situation, you are not in this by yourself. Please seek help. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence reports that more than 100,000 domestic violence cases are reported within the state of Florida each year. Laws in this state… Read More »
Are Are You Getting Divorced in Florida? Here are Four Common Mistakes You Need to Avoid
Divorce is relatively common in Florida. In fact, according to data provided by the Census Bureau, Florida’s divorce rate is the 7th highest in the entire country. While there is no doubt that divorce can put immense psychological and financial stress on a family, there are strategies you can use to make the process… Read More »
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 »