The decision to end a marriage is not an easy one to make. While the vast majority of people have viewed divorce from the outside, having observed friends, family, or coworkers who have gone through it, most people are not fully prepared to handle all the tangled emotional and legal aspects of the divorce process… Read More >
Ludacris’ Custody Battle
Child custody disputes can be very complicated and long-lasting between two people who cannot see eye to eye. This seems to be the scenario that is unfolding in the media between Grammy Award-winning rapper Christopher Bridges, a.k.a. Ludacris, and the mother of baby Cai, Tamika Fuller. Each state uses the best interests of the child standard… Read More >
West Palm Beach Lawyer Discusses Alan Grayson Divorce
The divorce of U.S Representative Alan Grayson from his estranged wife, Lolita Grayson, is a case in point in how high profile divorces can quickly escalate into public dog fights. Without experienced legal counsel guiding a client through the maze of issues that can arise, a former spouse and children can potentially feel the negative… Read More >
Best Practices for Dividing Art in a Florida Divorce
Like financial assets, artwork is one of the most hotly debated elements of high net worth divorce cases. In some cases, the artwork is a prized collection. In other cases, the artwork symbolizes status. In addition to its financial worth, artwork can create an emotional attachment for one or both spouses. No matter where you… Read More >
Divorce Attorney Discusses Legal Separation in Florida
A question we frequently encounter in our family law practice is whether Florida provides for court-adjudicated legal separation. Florida is one of only eight states that does not have a statute acknowledging legal separation as a status. However, couples that desire to separate without divorcing can avail themselves of the courts when it comes to… Read More >
High Asset Florida Divorce
In a high asset Florida divorce case, issues such as property division and alimony can be more complex. Sometimes it is necessary to utilize experts to conduct a valuation of difficult to value assets or determine the proper valuation of a business or professional practice. However, at the Law Offices of James S. Cunha, P.A., our… Read More >
Experts’ Role in Contested Florida High-Asset Divorce Cases
Much like a complex or a substantial business transaction, a high-asset divorce may require an analysis of complex financial issues, including sophisticated valuation issues, tax implications, projections for growth of certain assets and other complexities. In a contested high-asset divorce case, our law firm works closely with a variety of experts to ensure that all… Read More >
The Right Lawyer in a High Net Worth Florida Divorce
A divorce proceeding involving individuals who have a high net worth can be very complicated. Accordingly, choosing the right attorney to represent you is essential. A highly, skilled Florida divorce lawyer, such as Mr. Cunha, will be able to better evaluate your high net worth Florida divorce by providing you with his insight into the following:… Read More >
Lessons to Be Learned from High Profile Celebrity Divorces
Celebrity divorces that dominate the media often pose a myriad of interesting legal questions. Many people presume there is little resemblance between the issues and procedures involved in high profile divorces involving celebrities than that of a middle class couple. Admittedly, when the parties to a divorce have substantial net worth and high incomes, it… Read More >
Witness Protection Program Complicates Florida Divorce
One Florida woman is finding it isn’t so easy to obtain a divorce when your husband is in the federal prison witness protection system. Kim Rothstein, also known as federal inmate 00685-104, is the wife of a convicted Ponzi scheme fraudster. Scott Rothstein, who will be turning 52 soon, is serving a 50 year prison… Read More >