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Clients approach today’s divorces sometimes with skepticism and with uncertainty with respect to how should we divide our assets, which assets do I want to keep, and which assets do I want my spouse to keep. Uncertainty in the market affects decision-making with respect to assets and liabilities, and we try to manage their expectations

In many Florida divorce cases, the standard of living established during the marriage becomes a central consideration when courts evaluate alimony. Lifestyle evidence can help illustrate how a couple lived and what financial resources were typically used to maintain that lifestyle. Courts may review information such as: Housing expenses and mortgage obligations Travel, entertainment, and

When parties get divorced or are going through the divorce process and one of the parties is a sponsor for the other party, the parties need to look at would the sponsoring party be able to sponsor the other party once they’re divorced? Will it affect their immigration status? Will it affect them obtaining their

Alimony is one of the most discussed financial issues in many Florida divorce cases. Courts evaluate several factors to determine whether support is appropriate and what form it should take. Two general categories frequently discussed are shorter-duration support and longer-term financial assistance. Courts may evaluate issues such as: Length of the marriage Financial resources available

A party should consider an appeal if that party or the lawyer believes the judge made an error, made a legal mistake that requires reversal on appeal. There are different standards of law on appeals. There are different standards for the appellate court to look at. It could be a legal mistake that the judge

When parents live in different cities within Florida, creating a workable time-sharing arrangement can require additional planning. Travel time, school schedules, and extracurricular commitments all influence how parenting time is structured. Courts focus on maintaining meaningful relationships with both parents while ensuring stability for the child. Common issues in long-distance parenting plans include: Travel responsibilities

https://youtube.com/shorts/z8rZgA7WawI?feature=share Forensic accountants serve as our expert witnesses in the courtroom. What that means is the forensic accountant will be retained early on in the case, will obtain the documentation regarding the assets and the liabilities. The forensic accountant will put together their charts, their trial notebooks. The forensic accountant is essentially our eyes and

In Florida custody matters, parenting plans must address more than just time-sharing schedules. They must also define how parents will make important decisions affecting their child’s life. Decision-making authority often involves issues that arise throughout childhood, including education, healthcare, and extracurricular activities. Parenting plans typically address: Educational decisions and school enrollment Medical and healthcare choices

In cases involving family businesses, real estate portfolio, or professional practices, the best practice is to obtain the services of a forensic accountant. The forensic accountant would ask for various documents and would speak with the business owner and potentially other employees of the business in order to obtain values and valuations for those assets

Co-parenting is a central concept in Florida custody cases. Courts generally encourage both parents to remain actively involved in their child’s life whenever possible. However, successful co-parenting requires more than simply sharing time with a child. Courts often evaluate whether parents can communicate effectively and make joint decisions. Factors that may be considered include: Willingness