A high-net-worth divorce in Florida involves significant assets, complex financial structures, and decisions that can affect your future for decades. At Kofsky Law, we handle high-asset divorce cases involving businesses, trusts, and complex financial holdings, with a focus on precision and long-term outcomes. Many attorneys can manage simple divorces. When a case involves businesses, trusts, or multi-state property, we step in to protect what you built.
What to Expect in a High Net Worth Divorce in Florida
Florida follows equitable distribution under Florida Statute 61.075. That means the court aims for a fair split of marital assets, not always a 50-50 slice. The path to fairness often turns on accurate valuation and proper asset classification.
These cases usually include complex holdings, multiple income streams, and property in different states or countries. Business interests, trusts, stock awards, and alternative investments can be part of the mix. Each one calls for solid records and reliable analysis.
Finding the real picture sometimes requires specialized procedures during discovery. Forensic accountants, subpoenas, and protective orders can be used to locate missing records and clarify the value of hard-to-price assets. Careful work now helps prevent surprises later.
Many families with higher wealth have the following items in play:
- Ownership interests in closely held companies or partnerships
- Large investment portfolios, including private equity or venture funds
- Multiple homes, rental properties, or real estate held in LLCs
- Restricted stock, stock options, or deferred compensation
- Retirement accounts, pensions, and executive benefits
- Trust interests, family gifts, and inheritances
We sort through the details with clear goals in mind: classify, value, and divide in ways that protect your future.
How Kofsky Law Serves Clients in High-Asset Divorce Cases
When wealth, income, and reputation are all on the line, you need a plan that is practical and firm. Our team handles the hard cases while still keeping an eye on time, cost, and privacy.
Comprehensive Financial Analysis
We dig into the full marital estate with a structured approach. That can include business valuations, real estate appraisals, and a line-by-line review of investment and bank records.
This careful assessment gives a clear picture of what is marital and what is separate. With accurate numbers, you can make decisions that make sense for the long run.
| Asset Type | Typical Valuation Method | Notes |
| Closely held business | Income or market approach | Looks at earnings, comparable sales, and control discounts |
| Real estate | Independent appraisal | Uses comparable sales and income data |
| Investment accounts | Statement-based valuation | Adjusts for tax basis and unrealized gains |
| Retirement plans | Present value or account balance | Division often uses a QDRO when required |
| Stock options and RSUs | Independent valuation tied to vesting | Considers grant dates, schedules, and tax impact |
| Art and collectibles | Qualified appraisal | Relies on provenance and current market data |
From day one, we line up the right professionals and records, then move with purpose toward a fair result.
Strategic Asset Protection
We work to safeguard your separate property by tracing premarital assets, gifts, and inheritances. We also challenge inflated or skewed valuations that would unfairly shift value to the other side.
If a fair settlement is out of reach, we are ready to litigate with precision. Your financial interests remain a central priority throughout the case.
Focused Legal Solutions
Every case has its own goals. We build a plan that fits your priorities, such as securing control of a business, trading assets, or limiting ongoing support.
Our team handles prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, business valuation disputes, and spousal support claims with care and persistence. You get clear advice and strong advocacy at each step.
Confidential and Discreet Handling
Privacy matters. We use protective orders, sealed filings when available, and low-profile negotiation to reduce public exposure.
High-profile families, executives, and professionals trust us to keep sensitive details out of the spotlight. Your case stays your business.
Challenges in High Net Worth Divorce Cases
Big cases bring big questions, from how to price a company to how to split non-cash compensation. We tackle thorny issues head-on with careful planning and steady execution.
Common Disputes
Some assets do not come with an easy price tag, and that can spark conflict. Our job is to present solid evidence and practical options.
- Valuing artwork, collectibles, or intellectual property that lacks a steady market
- Disagreements over spousal support when one spouse has far higher earning power
- Dividing retirement plans, stock options, RSUs, and deferred compensation
We compare settlement structures with tax and cash-flow realities, then press for terms that hold up after the case ends.
High-Conflict Scenarios
Emotion can run hot in these cases. We keep communication focused and professional, lowering the temperature without losing ground.
Many disputes are resolved through negotiation or mediation. If a trial is needed, we present a clear, evidence-based case to the court.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clients want straight answers they can trust. Here are a few questions we often hear in high-asset divorces.
What factors determine alimony in a high net worth divorce?
Courts consider a set of practical factors to determine the amount and duration of alimony.
- Length of the marriage and the standard of living during the marriage
- Financial resources of each spouse, including income and assets
- Contributions to the marriage, including childcare and career support
- Earning capacity, education, age, and health of each spouse
The court weighs one spouse’s needs and the other spouse’s ability to pay. Florida Statute 61.08 guides these decisions, with recent changes limiting permanent alimony and focusing on realistic timeframes.
How are business interests valued and divided?
Valuation often uses income and market methods, looking at revenue, profits, and comparable sales. Discounts can apply due to a lack of control or marketability.
The court first decides if the interest is marital property based on when and how it was acquired. Growth in a premarital business can be marital if driven by marital effort or funds.
What if my spouse is hiding assets?
We use targeted discovery, subpoenas, and forensic accounting to trace funds, follow transfers, and examine tax returns and financial statements. Missing or altered records raise red flags that we investigate fully.
Courts can impose penalties for concealment, including fees, sanctions, or an uneven distribution to make things right. Hiding assets often backfires once the paper trail is uncovered.
Contact Kofsky Law Today
Your future deserves careful protection, and you do not have to carry this alone. Feel free to contact us for a confidential consultation, call 561-407-0703, or visit our website. We handle the hard cases with focus and discretion, and we are ready to help you secure a fair result that lasts.
