Prenuptial agreements in Florida marriages were once as rare as long-term marriages in the state. In the last three or four decades, however, these agreements have become a staple of a person’s second or third marriage and are commonly seen in marriages between...
Fort Myers Florida Family Law Legal Blog
Know how the collaborative law process works
Not all Florida divorces are contentious. For some couples, negotiation is possible and they can avoid the time, cost and emotional ramifications of an acrimonious case. In these situations, it might be wise to consider the collaborative law process. The collaborative...
What are the different categories of alimony that can be awarded?
In Florida family law cases, people who are in the middle of a dispute over how much alimony will be paid might think that it is a simple matter of the court deciding what would be a fair resolution, determining how long it will last and issuing the order. However, it...
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....
How is child support determined with high-net-worth couples?
In Fort Myers, Florida, the determination of child support in high-net-worth cases can vary from traditional divorces. Unlike standard calculations, these high-net-worth cases require a deeper understanding of financial complexities and the children’s needs to ensure...
The child’s needs are just one factor in determining child support
It is sometimes said that as one's net worth increases, so too do one's expenses. People who have become wealthy often observe that expenses that once seemed optional -- club memberships, household employees and so on -- now seem mandatory. And, yes, much of the...
Don’t overlook these factors when dividing real estate in divorce
Real estate can carry a lot of value, making up a significant portion of your marital estate. When you’re in the midst of divorce, then, figuring out what to do with these properties can be key to your future and your financial success. But what’s the best way to go...
Don’t make these gray divorce mistakes
Getting divorced later in life is tough. It can be hard to untangle your life from someone that you once loved and that you were connected to for years or decades. But dealing with the financial ramifications of gray divorce can be even more difficult. And you need to...
How to co-parent like a pro
Going through a divorce is tough, especially when there are children involved. In recent years, many couples have made the decision to co-parent their kids, essentially raising them together even though they are divorced and no longer live together. Research shows...
Dividing artwork in a Florida divorce
During your marriage, you and your spouse may have invested in several expensive art pieces and other collectibles. If you are getting a divorce, it can be difficult to determine who should keep which items. Art pieces can be highly valued for emotional reasons, as...