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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

When parents live in different cities, the most common issue that arises is which parent’s address will be used for school purposes. The next issue is the time-sharing schedule. If a child is living with one parent, but the other parent lives too far away, how will that child get to school the next day?

Many parents navigating divorce in Florida maintain demanding professional schedules. Physicians, executives, shift workers, and business owners may have irregular hours that complicate traditional parenting arrangements. Florida courts prioritize the best interests of the child, which means parenting plans must realistically reflect each parent’s availability. Important considerations often include: Work schedules that change from week

Judges have a lot of discretion, and discretion is a very broad word that essentially means the judge can do almost whatever they want within the confines of the law. There’s a lot of gray areas when you go to court. It’s very important for the clients to realize that while every client, when they

When a spouse owns a professional practice, divorce can raise unique legal and financial questions. Medical practices, law firms, dental offices, and other professional businesses often represent both a livelihood and a valuable asset. Unlike other forms of property, professional practices may involve licensing restrictions, partnership agreements, and ongoing client relationships. Courts and attorneys often

The biggest misconception that people have about divorce lawyers is that the divorce lawyers are just out to take their money and look at them as a blank check. We at Brodie Friedman don’t look at a client as a blank check. We try to address their issue as efficiently as possible, not to drive

Investment accounts can represent a substantial portion of marital wealth in many Florida divorces. Portfolios may include brokerage accounts, retirement investments, mutual funds, or managed portfolios that have grown over time. Unlike tangible assets, investment accounts fluctuate in value and often involve tax considerations that must be carefully evaluated. When dividing investment portfolios, courts and