Category Archives: Divorce
Four Common Timesharing Mistakes that Could Hurt Your Case
Are you currently involved in an Orlando, Florida timesharing dispute? If so, you may be feeling stressed out, overwhelmed and simply confused by the complex legal process. This is normal; going through a child custody dispute can be very challenging for parents. In this situation, the last thing you want is to make an… Read More »
How to Prepare for Your Initial Meeting with a Divorce Attorney
If you are getting divorced in Florida, you should meet with a qualified attorney to discuss the important legal issues of your case. At the Law Offices of Steve W. Marsee, P.A., we offer fully confidential, no obligation divorce consultations to people who are considering ending their marriage. To help you get the most… Read More »
How to Get an Uncontested Divorce in Florida
Are you considering getting an uncontested divorce in Florida? If so, you are not alone. Many divorcing couples desire an uncontested divorce because they are looking for a way to end their marriage that is: 1) efficient, 2) low-conflict and 3) cost effective. An uncontested divorce can potentially meet all of these criteria. Here,… Read More »
School’s Out: Child Time Sharing and Summer Vacation
School is almost out for the year in Central Florida; it is the time when parents across the region must start making summer vacation accommodations and arrangements for their children. For some families, this can be challenging, as summer break can really throw off their schedule. Making summer vacation arrangements can be even more… Read More »
Special Considerations for Senior Citizens Seeking a Divorce
There is no ‘normal’ time to get divorced in Orlando. Every couple’s circumstances are unique, with some marriages lasting a single year, and other lasting multiple decades. If you are a senior citizen thinking about divorce, you are certainly not alone. Here, our Central Florida family law team has put together a list of… Read More »
Postnuptial Agreements in Florida
Many people are familiar with prenuptial agreements, yet far fewer are aware that you can also sign a postnuptial agreement. As the name implies, this type of agreement is created after a marriage; though, despite that fact, it has much the same legal effect as does a prenuptial agreement. Postnuptial agreements can be very… Read More »
What You Need to Know About Health Insurance & Child Support
The state of Florida has established standardized child support guidelines. These guidelines are used as a basis for calculating child support obligations in any disputes, and they address all major child support issues, including health insurance. Here, our Orlando child support attorneys discuss how health insurance and related issues might impact one’s child support… Read More »
Could Medical or Psychological Records Be Admitted in a Florida Timesharing Case?
Under American law, most prominently HIPAA’s privacy rule, a person’s health information is entitled to certain legal protections. Indeed, your medical and psychological health are presumed to be confidential. At the same time, Florida resolves all child custody issues under its ‘best interests of the child’ standard. What is best for a child’s safety… Read More »
Florida Divorce: Required Financial Disclosures
Finances are a major issue in many different types of Florida family law cases. From property distribution battles to child support calculations, a fair ruling requires knowing the true financial means of each party. Of course, as reasonable and straightforward as this sounds, the reality can be far more complicated. Determining the actual financial… Read More »
Your Guide to Rehabilitative Alimony in Florida
Alimony, also referred to as spousal support, is a contentious issue in many Florida divorce cases. If you are going through a divorce, you or your spouse may be entitled to an alimony award. As a result of the 1979 Supreme Court case of Orr v. Orr, alimony is gender neutral. By law, either… Read More »