You've chosen collaborative divorce to avoid courtroom battles. Yet here you are, stuck on an issue that feels impossible to resolve. You might wonder if your decision was a mistake. The good news is that disagreements don't have to end your collaborative process....
Divorce becomes more complex when substantial wealth is involved. Many parents assume that higher income always means dramatically higher child support. Florida law does not work that way. The state uses a formula, even in high income cases. The real disputes often...
Dividing assets in a high-net-worth divorce is a complex process. If you own a business, luxury real estate or valuable collections, it may not be clear how courts determine their value. Understanding Florida’s valuation process can help you prepare and plan your next...
A comfortable retirement typically requires many years of careful planning. Married couples may have worked with a financial advisor years ago to maintain a sustainable family budget and begin saving what is necessary to allow them to live comfortably in their golden...
Facing a high-asset divorce can be complex. The distinction between separate and marital property becomes blurry due to commingling and transmutation. Understanding what these mean is essential to drawing the line on what is yours. Blurring the lines of ownership...
The emotional strain caused by a high net worth divorce can be immense. The stress and uncertainty of it all can leave you worried about your future financial stability and the amount of time you get to spend with your children. That, in conjunction with fears about...
In Florida, child custody and parenting time (now referred to as “time-sharing”) is often viewed in the context of parents navigating who will have custody, when they will see their children, what the schedule will be. However, there are other relatives who will want...
Divorce comes with emotional and financial stress. But when family trusts enter the picture, the process becomes even more overwhelming. Trusts hold significant wealth, protect family legacies and support future generations, which is why legal professionals who fully...
Collaborative divorce tends to be less acrimonious than resolving a divorce in court or in traditional negotiation, but that doesn't mean the collaborative process avoids difficult issues. One of the most hotly contested issues in many divorces -- collaborative...
Many relationships in the Fort Meyers area end because a spouse is physically, verbally or emotionally abusive. Abuse can impact families of all shapes, sizes and backgrounds, including those that are doing well financially. In these situations, the priority of the...
