Many people face the prospect of divorce with anxiety about the future because they are unsure what to expect from the divorce process in Florida. While there are many important issues in Florida divorce cases, the disposition of property and debts between parties to a marriage is one of the most urgent issues. During the… Read More >
Diverted Marital Property in a Palm Beach Divorce
The process of reaching an equitable distribution of marital property in a Florida divorce entails full disclosure of the assets by both parties. When one party seeks to hide assets or income, this can jeopardize the court’s ability to structure an equitable property distribution. The risk of having assets hidden or diverted to a family… 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 >
Home Appraisal for Your Florida Divorce?
Oftentimes, the question is raised as to whether you need a home appraisal for your Florida divorce. When a married couple decides to divorce, their property must be divided equitably between the two of them. While a couple can choose to dispose of their home in any way that they would like (as long as… Read More >
Look Past the Emotions in Your Florida Divorce
Divorce is, by nature, an emotional process. After all, it represents the undoing of something which was done as the result of the feelings that two people had for one another. There is also a more rational side to divorce, and you can use it to understand what your options are in your Florida divorce…. Read More >
Divorce Lawyer in West Palm Beach Discusses the Impact of Marriage and Divorce on Hedge Fund Managers
The high profile divorce of billionaire Citadel hedge fund manager Ken Griffin from his wife Anne Dias Griffin has sparked much media interest due to the enormous amount of money in the marital estate. His net worth is estimated at $6.5 billion, while hers is set at $50 million. As a side issue of some… Read More >
Florida Contested and Uncontested Divorce
Like every other state, Florida divorce proceedings can be separated into two categories: contested and uncontested. One of the first things that a couple who is contemplating divorce must think about is whether they can get through the divorce process by agreeing to the major issues rather than fighting over them. This does not mean… Read More >
What You Should Bring to an Initial Meeting with a Florida Divorce Attorney?
In a previous blog post we addressed what types of questions a prospective client should ask a Florida divorce attorney when evaluating whether to retain a law firm for legal representation in a divorce case. There also are a number of documents that you should bring to an initial consultation that can facilitate an attorney’s… Read More >
Florida’s Division of Property Laws Explained
Every state has its own rules for how property is split in a divorce. In most cases, equitable means equal division of assets and debts, but there are instances where the judge finds this to be unfair. So the property will instead be broken into portions based on a variety of factors, including the following: • How… Read More >
Child Visitation Rights in Florida
In Florida, each parent have a “time sharing” arrangement with their child or children. Under this arrangement, there is no formal “custody” as each parent has an equal responsibility for their offspring. Ideally, parents would be able to work out a time sharing arrangement with their respective child custody attorneys. If an agreement cannot be… Read More >
