Firm Overview

Complex Divorce Cases with Significant Assets

Florida Divorce Lawyers

Divorce for families with significant financial, property and business assets can be particularly complex, but with good legal counsel and access to expert resources, it can be accomplished with satisfactory results for both parties.

The divorce attorneys at Kopelowitz Ostrow Firm, P.A., (TKO), have represented many clients in divorce cases in which property division was a significant and complicating factor, whether that be due to business interests, pension and retirement plans, or complex executive compensation packages.

For the legal and financial assistance you need to arrive at a fair and equitable property settlement agreement in your divorce, contact TKO to schedule a consultation. With offices in Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Boca Raton, Miami, and Fort Myers, TKO represents clients in divorce proceedings across the state of Florida.

Financial Assets Requiring Special Attention

Businesses: TKO is uniquely qualified to assist clients with closely held family businesses. With support from our business law practice, we are well-equipped to assist in obtaining a proper business valuation and to advise on the tax and business consequences of asset and debt division.

Undeclared Income: If a question were to arise regarding the existence of undeclared business income, hidden assets, or the diversion of income into a personal account, TKO divorce attorneys access auditing experts and financial economists to undertake an in-depth review of marital income and assets.

Executive Compensation Packages: Highly compensated executives typically receive both a salary and other forms of compensation, some of which are deferred but all of which may be subject to marital property division. Your TKO attorney can explain how various types of compensation are viewed under Florida divorce law.

Retirement/Pension Assets: Pension plans are an asset subject to division during divorce, although depending upon the time of marriage, some portion of a pension may be treated as one spouse's separate property. A financial analyst may be required to gather a full understanding of how much of a pension asset each party is due. Traditional pension plans typically require a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (a QDRO) from the family court before that asset can be divided and cash may not be available immediately.