Divorce costs can escalate quickly, especially for high-asset divorces. Often, for those that seldom worry about money, the financial reality of a divorce can be lost in the process. This is why it is so important to try and maintain a divorce budget, or at the very...
High Asset Divorce
How to determine if spouse is hiding assets in divorce
During marriages couples in the Coral Springs area earn income in various ways. In some marriages one spouse earns the primary income or all of the income while the other spouse stays home to care for children or other reasons. Other times both spouses work and earn...
Understanding premarital agreements in a high asset divorce
Floridians who have accrued significant assets and are planning to get married will frequently consider a premarital agreement just in case the marriage does not work out. Simply having the agreement is, to many, a protective shield so they have control over how the...
Billionaire developer, sports team owner in high asset divorce
Florida is known to have many people with significant assets. Given the agreeable climate, friendly tax structure and business-boosting environment, this is no surprise. Unfortunately, as with people across the economic spectrum, divorce is common. For those who have...
Using appraisers in a Florida divorce
One of the most difficult aspects of Florida divorces is dividing the couple’s assets. Divorcing couples are free to negotiate a division of their assets, but when negotiation fails, the court must step in. For couples with substantial assets, a professional appraiser...
Should January really be known as divorce month?
There is a historical argument that when individuals ring in the New Year, they may be compelled to file for divorce from their spouses. The idea is that with the change in year comes plans for a brighter and happier future. Some Floridians may take the holiday as an...
Are you worried about your prenuptial agreement?
A prenuptial agreement can be a great way to protect your financial interests as you enter marriage. Such an agreement can set expectations and alleviate some of the tension that your marriage might otherwise face. Yet, if the time comes to dissolve your marriage,...
What should high-asset divorces be treated differently?
All divorces are different. The ease with which you are able to go through a divorce will depend on a number of factors, including how much you can trust your former spouse and how well you can get along with them. Another significant factor is the extent of the...
Dealing with judgmental people during divorce
The only people who should have an opinion on a divorce are the couple who are going through it. While divorce is a very personal choice that takes bravery and courage, many people are quick to judge and accuse the person filing for divorce of being manipulative,...
4 options for a company when owners split up
The assets that you acquire during a marriage must be split if you divorce. Many people think about ones like their house or the family vehicles. But, what about the family business? You and your ex need to discuss the fate of the business so that you can get the plan...
