A postnuptial agreement, created after marriage, could be a crucial tool in a high-net-worth divorce. This legal document may help protect assets and streamline the divorce process if the relationship ends. Understanding the role and potential benefits of postnuptial...
High Asset Divorce
The impact of business ownership on Florida divorce proceedings
Divorce can be intricate, particularly when it comes to splitting up assets and debts. The situation becomes even more tangled if either spouse or both have a stake in a business. In Florida, understanding how business ownership affects divorce proceedings is crucial...
Four tips for building a successful case for spousal support
Your spouse makes a lot of money and you’ve sacrificed your career to support them and raise your children. Now that you’re getting divorce, it might feel fundamentally unfair that they get to retain their financial security while you’re left to figure out how to live...
How can stay-at-home parents afford to divorce?
Even the idea of divorce can be daunting. This is particularly true for stay-at-home parents who lack independent financial resources. However, Florida law offers several mechanisms to ensure a fair outcome. Understanding alimony in our state Alimony, or spousal...
Using a real estate appraiser in a high asset divorce
In most Florida divorces, the family home is the asset with the single greatest net value. However, the parties to the divorce may have different emotional ties to the home, and these ties may influence their opinions about the net fair market value of the property....
Considering a prenuptial agreement
If you and your future spouse are high income earners or have a significant net worth, you may want to consider creating a prenuptial agreement, also known as a prenup. This agreement outlines how your assets and debts will be divided if you divorce. Asset examples...
Dividing stock options in a divorce
Florida law calls for divorcing couples to divide their marital property equitably, meaning in a way that meets standards of fairness under state law. This process is known as property division, and it's often the most technically difficult aspect of a divorce. And,...
Completing a business valuation in a divorce
When a married couple who own a business together decide to divorce, it can lead to a complex property division process. A business valuation is an important part of the divorce settlement and it requires the cooperation and communication of both spouses. Disclosures...
The problem of hidden assets in divorce
Nasty arguments are behind many divorces. What starts as a disagreement about spending might spill over into questions of honesty or competence. Some insecure people simply lie or manipulate their spouses to cover up their financial issues. In these cases, it should...
Benefits of private mediation in high-profile divorces
Mediation is highly effective, and it is a service offered both as a private service and as part of the divorce process in most family courts. It is an effective way to resolve disputes confidentially and efficiently. Many people who want to divorce do not want to go...