In Florida, family law cases and finances are intertwined. When the issue is child support, the state uses guidelines to determine how much will be paid. Those guidelines are based on many factors including the parents’ income, the child’s needs, how many children...
Property division is a contentious issue in many Florida divorces regardless of the value of said property. However, people who have been fortunate enough to accrue wealth will have properties of immense value. That can include real estate, automobiles, boats,...
In high-asset divorce cases, disputes often turn on what is not obvious. This can, sometimes, include unreported income, deferred compensation or complex business distributions. Nonetheless, Florida courts can impute income when a party is under-reporting or...
Divorce is stressful, and leaving a high-net-worth marriage can feel even more overwhelming for homemakers. Custody decisions are not just about schedules or money. Knowing the key factors courts consider can help you protect your role as an involved parent and make...
Imagine navigating divorce without the stress of courtroom battles or the fear of losing control over your family’s future. Collaborative law is transforming how couples approach divorce, offering a respectful and constructive alternative that prioritizes open...
In Florida divorces, “hiding” wealth rarely stays hidden for long. The equitable-distribution statute requires the court to identify and set apart nonmarital assets. The analysis starts from a 50/50 split of marital assets, and then, family courts adjust according to...
Indeed, this tends to be a particular concern in divorce cases involving individuals with significant wealth. In Florida, if a spouse intentionally wastes or depletes marital assets within two years before filing for divorce (or after filing), the court can make an...
Maintaining financial stability post-divorce is often one of the biggest concerns of Florida couples. If you have built up a solid retirement fund, you may worry about losing all or some of it to your spouse in a divorce. The first step in determining what is likely...
Many initial child custody orders are entered pursuant to an agreement of the parties. This means that the parents have talked about the custody arrangement and have agreed to how time with the child will be shared. While this initial custody order can provide a sense...
Florida’s divorce laws apply the same to all couples who are going through the process no matter their incomes, possessions or financial states. The family courts in Fort Myers and Cape Coral apply the same child custody, child support, and division of property rules....
