A Vero Beach Divorce Lawyer Skilled At Unraveling Complex Divorces
Divorce is never easy, especially if you have significant assets and property. If you have children with your spouse, conflicts can arise involving child custody disputes or child support. Your personal and financial future is on the line. Filing for divorce and divorce proceedings can be tense situations filled with uncertainty and frustration. The right divorce lawyer can guide you through the process and help you resolve problems so that you can move on with your life.
Just like your family, every divorce is unique. Complex divorce cases require the help of a Vero Beach divorce attorney who understands the nuances of Florida divorces and knows how to manage the various aspects of your case. With over 30 years of experience helping clients in Florida at George Lambeth Metcalfe, P.A., you can rely on my sound counsel and practical solutions.
Exceptional Divorce Representation To Help You Get Started On Your Future
As a no-fault state, Florida couples seeking a divorce do not need to prove fault to end the marriage. However, the process can still be complicated, especially when distributing property and assets. Florida divides property under an equitable distribution model. Under this model, assets acquired by the couple during the marriage are distributed fairly. Before distribution, all assets must be identified and valued. This can include stocks and bonds, owned businesses, investment properties, and retirement and pension assets.
Divorce often comes with other related issues, especially if there are children involved. This can include:
- Child custody
- Child support
- Business assets or professional practices
- High-asset property division and retirement account issues
- Divorce later in life, also known as gray divorce
- Interstate and international child custody disputes
- Alimony, also referred to as spousal support
- Complex property division
- Divorce-related tax issues
If your divorce involves complex financial issues, I am able to review the details of your entire portfolio and thoroughly prepare your case, considering every detail. If children are involved, I can help you with custody and time-sharing agreements as well as child support arrangements.
A divorce can affect every major aspect of your life. In particular, business owners and professionals with their own practice can face unique challenges when their personal and professional lives intersect. Valuation and division of a business is a complicated but essential process in a divorce where both spouses have ownership in a family business or other company.
For professionals with their own practice, similar issues can arise if it is determined that their practice can be considered a marital asset. Understanding these processes and having a skilled attorney on your side to help guide you through successfully is essential. An attorney can help protect your company and your interests while maintaining your professional integrity.
Gray divorce also presents unique challenges. More and more couples are deciding to end marriage later in life, but rather than simplifying the process, gray divorce can have additional difficulties, from navigating Social Security to figuring out a lifetime of assets as well as retirement benefits. An attorney can take care of these cases with skill and compassion, leaving people feeling more confident about the outcome and ready to take on a new chapter. I understand how to deftly navigate these situations and help people find solutions to divorce issues.
High assets also present additional complexities in the divorce process. Having significant assets can create higher stakes and a smaller margin for error in divorce proceedings. In these cases, it’s especially important to work with an attorney with experience in divorce. I have spent years helping my clients find solutions in divorce when significant assets are involved. I understand how to develop solid strategies to protect the things that matter to you and help ensure a fair settlement on all sides. I also have dedicated experience in uncovering hidden assets and knowledge in these types of scenarios.
What Will I Lose In Divorce?
As mentioned above, in Florida, assets classified as marital assets are subject to be divided equally in a divorce. That means any assets, accounts or properties you acquired during your marriage will be split during a divorce proceeding. This includes retirement accounts and any debt gained, too. Most often, people’s most significant assets are their marital home and their retirement accounts. I can help explain your options in these situations and create a strategy to protect the things that matter to you in the event of your divorce.
I Can Help You Take The Next Steps In Your Divorce
I offer sophisticated representation and provide creative and rational resolutions to some of the most complex issues. I try to achieve resolutions outside of court to better ensure a positive outcome and a less expensive case.
Contact my Vero Beach and Fort Pierce family law firm to learn more about how I can help you and your family. Call George Lambeth Metcalfe, P.A., at 772-292-0930 or complete an online contact form to get in touch with a divorce lawyer.
Assisting clients in the Vero Beach area, I also have offices in Fort Pierce for your convenience.