In Florida divorce cases, one topic that is consistently in dispute is alimony. This is true from the perspective of the paying party and the receiving party. Whether it is a high-asset divorce or a more modest case, it is imperative to be aware of how the amount is...
High Net Worth Divorce
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...
Connections between high-income earners and divorce
Accumulating wealth has many benefits. Statistics show, however, that financial gain does not immunize Florida residents from the likelihood of divorce. Rather, an old adage sums up the relationship between wealth and divorce: The more you have, the more you can lose....
Asset tracing can be a particular benefit to high-asset couples
Most divorces tend to have some common issues which arise. Child custody, alimony and property division will come up frequently. But just like every marriage is unique, so too is every divorce. For couples who have a high net worth, the concept of asset tracing may be...
Special orders are needed to divide retirement accounts
Married couples in Florida acquire various assets throughout their marriage. These assets have various values, but one of the more valuable assets couples may own are retirement accounts. These include 401(k) accounts, IRAs, pensions and other types of accounts. Many...
Can divorce be thought of as radical self-love?
There are many viewpoints of divorce, some think of it negatively and some positively. However, what many may not realize is that it can be a radical act of self-love. Seeing divorce in a negative light Many believe that divorce is a four-letter word. Indeed, many...
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...