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...
Fort Myers Florida Family Law Legal Blog
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...
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...
When can people modify a child support order?
Child support orders in Florida can be first issued when children are fairly young and may be in place for many years afterwards. There may be many changes in people’s lives over the years. They may have different jobs, earn promotions and raises, they may lose jobs,...
How to protect yourself from an over-spending spouse
If it looks like divorce is on the horizon it can be tempting to go on spending sprees. A spouse may do this as an emotional outlet. However, some spouses do so to keep their ex from receiving certain assets or funds in the property division process. The following are...
What you need to know about dividing a business in a divorce
When a Florida couple gets married, they rarely think their marriage isn’t destined for eternity. Many couples do stay married for decades but a large percentage also end in divorce. A divorce is often complicated, but if the couple owns a business, the asset division...
How do divorced parents co-parent successfully?
With the holidays now over, for those co-parenting, post-divorce, probably have some horror stories. Perhaps, there was a battle of the trees, which family could have the biggest and brightest. Maybe, it was the present money pit, who could find that new game system...
Women face greater challenges than men after a gray divorce
Divorce for people 50 and older (a so-called “gray” divorce) has become increasingly common in recent years. In Florida, where a significant portion of the population is older, this is a growing concern. While there are fundamentals in any divorce including property...
How can I modify my child custody agreement?
When a couple with children divorces, determining child custody arrangements will often be one of the first issues to be addressed. Some couples may be able to come up with a child custody agreement outside of the courtroom with the help of their attorneys and a...
How will ‘equitable distribution’ impact your divorce case?
Anyone in Florida who has been involved in a divorce case knows that, for most people, there are four main areas that need to be addressed: property and debt division; alimony; child custody; and child support. Of course, for divorcing couples who do not have...

