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....
The allegations that can fly during a child custody dispute can be surprising and upsetting. In some instances, one parent accuses the other of engaging in parental alienation, where manipulation tactics are used to warp the child’s perception of the other parent. The...
Divorce does not have to unfold as a courtroom battle. In Fort Myers, many couples choose a collaborative or cooperative model, which is an approach that prioritizes transparency, mutual respect and shared decision-making. And, spouses can prepare for a smoother...
A lot of divorces resolve through settlement negotiations. While that can save you time, money and a bunch of conflict, you can’t blindly step into the process and expect to walk away with a resolution that protects your best interest. Instead, you need to develop an...
All sorts of allegations can fly when you’re in the middle of a child custody dispute. The other parent might lob personal attacks against you to try to destroy your character, and they might make outlandish accusations that you’ve manipulated your child to try to...
A court order on child custody and visitation is binding. You’d think, then, that your child’s other parent would adhere to its terms. If you’re reading this, though, then it’s clear that the other parent has no qualms with disobeying the court’s order to your and...
