Understanding the financial picture
A complex divorce may involve closely held businesses, professional practices, investment accounts, real estate, retirement benefits, trusts, or compensation that changes from year to year. Identifying the asset, its ownership history, and the documents behind its value is often the first step.
Issues that deserve early attention
- Valuation: the date, method, and assumptions used to value a business or other asset may be disputed.
- Marital and nonmarital property: tracing funds and reviewing how property was acquired or changed during the marriage can matter.
- Income and support: financial records may be needed to evaluate cash flow and claimed need or ability to pay.
- Privacy and disclosure: sensitive financial information still must be handled under applicable court rules.
The firm works with appropriate financial professionals when the case calls for their analysis, while keeping the legal goals and practical costs in view.
For statutory background, see Florida Statutes, Chapter 61.