The cost of a divorce and fear of losing financial stability is one reason high net worth married couples may stay together. However, collaborative divorce offers many benefits for couples facing a high net worth divorce. How collaborative divorce works Collaborative...
Many people in the Fort Myers area either own or co-own a prosperous business. Often, a person’s interest in a privately held business ranks among their most valuable property. South Florida residents may also have some emotional attachment to their business...
Negative animosity toward your child’s other parent can make it difficult to navigate a child custody dispute. But you have to remember that your arguments should be targeted at how your position best protects your child’s best interests. That sounds simple enough,...
Most Floridians assume that the judge’s signature on the final order for divorce ends all legal proceedings. This assumption is often incorrect. In many cases, one or both of the ex-spouses must request a modification. The Florida legislature and the state’s judges...
Your spouse makes a lot of money and you’ve sacrificed your career to support them and raise your children. Now that you’re getting divorce, it might feel fundamentally unfair that they get to retain their financial security while you’re left to figure out how to live...
The more money you and your spouse earn, the more complicated your financial situation can be. This could lead to fighting over what to do with the money which can result in a breakdown of your marriage. If you are heading for divorce, you may feel stressed and...
Even the idea of divorce can be daunting. This is particularly true for stay-at-home parents who lack independent financial resources. However, Florida law offers several mechanisms to ensure a fair outcome. Understanding alimony in our state Alimony, or spousal...
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...
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...
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...
