The Law Offices of Robert Marble, PL

07/24/2023

https://sarasota-divorcelawyer.com/blog/marital-asset-or-not-the-case-of-the-nonmarital-inheritance/

Enhancement and Efforts In a recent decision, the Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal held that the appreciation of a wife’s nonmarital advance against inheritance was not a marital asset. The court found that the husband had not met his burden of proving that either party’s “efforts” re...

06/23/2023

https://sarasota-divorcelawyer.com/uncategorized/former-wifes-long-term-relationship-constitutes-a-supportive-relationship-under-florida-law/

In a recent decision, the Florida Third District Court of Appeal held that a former wife’s long-term relationship with her boyfriend constituted a “supportive relationship” under Florida law. This means that the former wife’s alimony payments could be reduced or terminated. The case, Curtis ...

06/06/2023

https://sarasota-divorcelawyer.com/uncategorized/the-implications-of-the-no-time-limit-provision-in-florida-family-law-rule-of-procedure-12-540/

Can a spouse file for relief from a final judgment of dissolution after 11 years based on a fraudulent financial affidavit? In a recent decision, the Florida Third District Court of Appeal held that a spouse may receive relief from a final judgment of dissolution after 11 years based on a fraudulent...

04/10/2022

https://sarasota-divorcelawyer.com/blog/shared-parental-responsibility-in-florida/

Shared Parental Responsivity is the norm for parenting children in Florida divorce cases. A recent court case drives this point home, and makes it harder for a either parent to request sole decision making authority over a shared child.

03/17/2022

03/17/2022

01/16/2022

https://sarasota-divorcelawyer.com/blog/how-are-pets-handled-in-a-florida-divorce/

We love our pets.   How are pets handled in a Florida divorce?  In a Florida divorce the court treats pets as “personal property,” and handles pets the same way as cars, jewelry, pots and pans, and other items of stuff.  The more detailed explanation of how pets are handled in a Florida div...

12/25/2021

12/25/2021

01/29/2021

https://sarasota-divorcelawyer.com/blog/getting-to-yes-in-divorce/

Pop Warner, Punctuality and Progress

07/09/2020

https://sarasota-divorcelawyer.com/blog/so-now-im-praying-for-the-end-of-time/

The exact wording in a divorce agreement can have dire consequences. Why you need a lawyer when dividing retirement accounts.

02/07/2020

Added a Facebook Chatbot. 🤣

02/04/2020

https://sarasota-divorcelawyer.com/payment-options/uncontested-divorce/

Uncontested Divorce in Sarasota, Florida. What is the cost of an uncontested divorce in Sarasota, Florida. Online Fee Estimator

12/26/2018

I am scheduling appointments for this Saturday: December 29, 2018.

https://sarasota-divorcelawyer.com/saturday-appointment

The thought of divorce is not what you expected. Maybe this is something your spouse is pushing on you. Maybe this is something you just know needs to be done. Either way, something needs to change.

07/05/2018

https://sarasota-divorcelawyer.com/blog/alimony/a-major-change-to-alimony-modification-in-florida/

Do you need to show a substantial and unanticipated change of circumstances to modify alimony in Florida? After a recent court of appeals decision, maybe not. - Robert A. Marble, Esq. Sarasota, FL

03/20/2018

https://sarasota-divorcelawyer.com/blog/best-advice-for-divorcing-parents/

It's just like the instructions flight attendants give to passengers at the start of a plane ride

06/11/2017

https://sarasota-divorcelawyer.com/blog/does-florida-allow-oral-cohabitation-agreements/

What if you had lived with someone for 46 years as a couple. Will Florida recognize an unwritten cohabitation agreement if that relationship ends?

05/19/2017

https://sarasota-divorcelawyer.com/collaborative-divorce/florida-supreme-court-adopts-rules-collaborative-divorce/

On May 18, 2017 the Florida Supreme Court adopted rules to govern Collaborative Divorce in Florida. The formal adoption of rules is a welcome development for those of us who are believers in the collaborative divorce process. I also agree

09/12/2016

Does it matter how marital assets and liabilities are titled? The short answer is no.* Under Florida law, assets acquired during the marriage individual by either spouse, or jointly, are “marital.” (Unless an exception applies). The same is true

09/26/2015

New Blog Post: http://sarasota-divorcelawyer.com/blog/child-custody/joint-custody-he-forgot-his-shoes/

The Forgotten Shoe and the Problem with Frequent Exchanges I have great kids, but they always are forgetting some important item – a shoe, a text book, a football jersey. Pretty much whatever you can imagine, my kids have forgotten.