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...
High Asset Divorce
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...
When your business is considered marital property in your divorce
When a married couple divorces in Florida, one of the first steps of the property division process is to divide any separate property from the marital property. Next, the spouses must divide the marital property under state law. For the most part, there are just these...
Child support and high-net-worth parents
In some ways, every Florida divorce is alike. The parties must divide their marital property according to state law and, if they have young children, must resolve questions of child custody and child support. But, as the saying goes, money changes everything. For...
Money can be the root of an irretrievable breakdown of a marriage
Even high-net worth couples are subject to the pressures of the increased cost of living. Many people take out loans and use credit cards to fund their lifestyle. So, it is no surprise that married couples will argue about how to spend and save what they earned...
Divorce and dividing the proceeds from selling a family home
For Florida couples who have been fortunate enough to live an affluent lifestyle, divorce can be a complex situation. Dividing property is one of the more difficult aspects of the case. There may be items of significant value that both sides either want to retain or...
Consequences of hidden assets in divorce
There are many ways that divorce can play out, but when it ends in bitter disputes or even deceptive behavior surrounding marital assets, there may be legal consequences. As one of the most important determinations of alimony or child support is income levels, it can...
How are stock options divided in divorce?
The most time-consuming and technically challenging part of many Florida divorces is the division of property. This process requires the parties to disclose all their assets and liabilities. divide any separate property from the marital property, and then divide the...
How does a premarital agreement impact my high net worth divorce?
In Florida, any divorce can have challenges that lead to disagreements between the parties. If, however, it is a divorce in which the couple has accrued substantial assets, it might grow even more contentious. For some, the assets were accumulated after the marriage...