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When there’s a court order in place and the other party doesn’t follow it, there’s multiple things you can do. Number one, you can reach out to the other party. If they have an attorney, you reach out to them and try and resolve it without having to spend a lot of money. If that

Trusts and inherited wealth can add a sophisticated layer to divorce. A spouse may have family wealth, distributions from a trust, inherited assets, or expectations of future benefits. These issues require careful analysis because not every asset connected to a spouse is automatically divided in divorce.   Florida courts generally distinguish between marital and nonmarital

Social media posts have a lot of unintended consequences and collateral damage. Social media posts can be used against the party who posted it. We always tell our clients, do not make social media posts during the dissolution of marriage case because of the unintended consequences and collateral damage that we know can occur from

Executive compensation can create difficult questions in a Florida divorce. Salary may be only one part of the financial picture. Bonuses, stock options, restricted stock units, deferred compensation, and incentive plans may all need to be reviewed.   These benefits are often governed by employment agreements and vesting schedules. Some compensation may have been earned

In order to help our clients protect their children from conflict in their divorce cases, we always tell them, “Do not share anything in this litigation with your children. Do not involve your children in this litigation. Keep adult matters between the parents.” In certain cases where children are being affected by the litigation, sometimes

The earliest decisions in a high-net-worth divorce can shape the entire case. Before anyone files, there may be questions about timing, privacy, liquidity, household expenses, and how to preserve financial stability while the divorce moves forward.     In Florida, divorce is not simply a legal event for affluent spouses. It is often a financial

When you get divorced and you have children, or if you have children and you’re not married, it’s called a paternity action. Either one is governed under Florida law with regards to establishing a parenting plan. The parenting plan talks about daily communication when we’re with the other parent, how you’re gonna handle the day-to-day

Alimony negotiations often focus on monthly support amounts, but long-term financial planning can be equally important. Both parties may benefit from evaluating how support arrangements affect future financial stability. Important considerations often include: Tax implications of support payments Budget planning for separate households Duration and predictability of support Long-term retirement planning Support arrangements that appear

The most recent alimony statute eliminated permanent alimony from Florida law. That means that no matter how long your marriage is, whether it’s 20 years, 30 years, or 40 years, and irrespective of your age, and irrespective of your health, and irrespective of either party’s incomes, a party cannot receive permanent alimony in court. The

Alimony orders are not always permanent. Under certain circumstances, Florida law allows former spouses to request modifications after a divorce is finalized. However, modifications generally require a significant change in circumstances. Common situations that may lead to modification requests include: Substantial changes in income • Retirement or health issues affecting employment • Changes in financial