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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 Their rights are not only superseded by the right’s of the legal parent, but they also have fewer rights than do the child’s biological extended family.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 »
Children Over the Age of Eighteen and Child Support in Florida
In Florida, child support obligations typically last until a child’s eighteenth birthday. As the Florida Supreme Court Case of Perla v. Perla made very clear, once a child turns eighteen, child support comes to an end. However, since that case was initially decided in 1952, the law has been refined. Today, child support still… Read More »
Florida Divorce: What is Discovery?
Discovery is a very important part of any legal case, including divorce cases. In order to seek justice, all parties to a divorce are entitled to have access to any relevant evidence. Of course, this can sometimes be difficult as certain types of evidence are solely controlled by one party. For example, in a… Read More »
My Ex Stopped Paying Alimony, What Can I Do?
Unfortunately, many alimony recipients find themselves facing a similar question. Not receiving your support payments can be both incredibly frustrating and financially burdensome. The good news is that you do have legal options available. If you have been awarded alimony by a Florida court, you are legally entitled to receive that money in a… Read More »
Florida Timesharing Disputes: Understanding the Best Interests of the Child Standard
It is always best to find a collaborative solution to any child-related issues. Unfortunately, that is not possible in every case. Sometimes, a Florida court will need to make the final decision. In these cases, courts will seek to resolve child custody disputes using the state’s ‘best interests of the child’ standard. Put simply,… Read More »
Can I Get an Annulment Instead of a Divorce in Florida?
In some cases, a couple splitting up in Florida might be able to get an annulment instead of a divorce. However, annulments are only available in very limited circumstances. While most people do have a basic familiarity with the concept of annulments, far fewer have an understanding of how the process actually works. In… Read More »
Florida Child Support: Special Considerations for Cases Involving a High-Income Parent
Child support is an issue in many divorce and child custody cases. If you have minor children and you are getting divorced, or if you are going through a custody dispute, you need to understand how child support works. Your children must always be properly financially supported. At the same time, it is important… Read More »
We Are Divorcing in Florida, What Do We Do With Our House?
There are few things more stressful than going through a divorce. Divorcing couples are forced to untangle deep and complex emotional and financial ties. Trying to determine what to do with the family home touches both the emotional and financial sides of a divorce. Not only is a house the biggest financial transaction that… Read More »