Category Archives: High Net Worth Divorce
Do You Need a Divorce Attorney?
A divorce or separation can have long-lasting effects on your personal life, your family, your career, and your future. An error at any point in the process can derail you. So the decision to go through the process alone and without an attorney advocate is a weighty and risky one. If these factors apply… Read More »
Special Considerations for Divorce Involving Healthcare Professionals
Divorce may seem to be a one-size-fits-all affair. But for some subsections of the community, there are special considerations to take into account in a divorce or separation. Healthcare professionals are one of those groups. Healthcare practitioners and those who own or operate healthcare practices can face unique challenges in divorce. Below are some… Read More »
Unusual Divorce Case Exposes Florida’s Unusual Legal Requirement
In West Palm Beach, Martin Zelman is attempting to divorce his elderly wife, Lois. Lois Zelman is fighting not just for her fair share of assets, though. She’s fighting to stop her husband from divorcing her entirely. Martin Zelman is worth over $50 million and has been with Lois for 22 years. He also… Read More »
Private Trial Offers Quick Resolution for Boca Raton Divorces
For those willing to pay, Florida law offers couples going through a divorce to submit their case for voluntary trial resolution, which allows them to reach a settlement without ever having to step foot in court. What is Voluntary Trial Resolution? Voluntary trial resolution is similar to arbitration, and allows a private, faster way… Read More »
High-Net Worth Divorces: Why Title May Not Mean Everything Where Division of Assets is Concerned
Several years ago, our firm had a client in the midst of a high-net-worth divorce. He came to our office concerned that his wife would be awarded the couple’s home, as well as several other high-value assets, because ownership of the assets was in her name alone. But after some discussion, it was discovered… Read More »
When could I, should I, or do I, need to go to Mediation, and what is Mediation, temporary or otherwise anyway?
Mediation is a powerful tool in helping Parties resolve some or all their issues in a Dissolution of Marriage proceeding or otherwise. In Palm Beach County, Florida for example, a party wanting to go before a judge to request any kind of temporary relief, such as for child or spousal support, attorney’s or accounting… Read More »
What Type of Financial Disclosure Do Florida Courts Require in High Net Worth Divorces?
Florida Couples involved in high net worth divorces often have concerns about maintaining privacy regarding their finances. Certain financial disclosures must be made, however, in Florida divorce cases. Account numbers, social security numbers, and other confidential information remains confidential despite these disclosures to the Court. For couples with gross income exceeding $50,000 a year,… Read More »
