Sheldon E. Finman, P.A. | Attorney At Law

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Through Difficult Legal Challenges

Couples Can Work Together Instead Of Taking An Adversarial Stance

At Sheldon E. Finman, P.A., we offer couples a cooperative way of ending their marriage. We use different forms of alternative dispute resolution like collaborative divorce and cooperative divorce to work with you, your spouse and your spouse’s lawyer.

Our attorneys help you take the high road and by using problem-solving methods. Then, you can make your own decisions according to what makes sense for the two of you. We work to come up with a division of your property that will suit both of you, maximize what each of you receives and help you leave the relationship feeling more at peace with your decisions.

How Do Florida Courts Distribute Property?

A marriage is a legal contract between two people. When that contract is broken, the assets of the marriage, including real property, possessions and financial assets and debts, all need to be divided. In Florida, the presumption is for an equitable distribution of the marital assets and liabilities of approximately 50% to each person. The court system will make this division without regard to your personal wishes, simply splitting your lives in half.

There are alternatives to a trial in which a judge hands down a decision. If you choose to collaborate with your spouse, you can have more control over the outcome. This reduces the amount of stress on you and your family, ultimately letting all of you go forward with less damage to the familial bonds that are so important.

Keeping Things Calm Amidst Complex Asset Division

Dividing complex assets requires the assistance of highly experienced divorce attorneys. We work closely with you to account for every asset and value property accurately. Here are some key areas we address:

We often collaborate with financial professionals to provide additional insight. Our goal is to protect your interests while maintaining respect and understanding between both parties.

How To Put Your Children First During Property Division

When dividing property, the well-being of your children is paramount. You do not want to let issues such as money stir up animosity that affects your children negatively. We prioritize their needs and strive to minimize disruption. Our approach includes:

  • Ensuring stability in their living arrangements
  • Maintaining their current lifestyle as much as possible
  • Considering their educational, child care and extracurricular needs
  • Ensuring they receive adequate health care coverage

We tell our prospective clients that if they want to fight over assets and property, they should find a different law firm. Our aim is to maintain family harmony throughout the collaborative divorce process.

We Can Connect You To Money Management Resources

In dividing up your marital property, you need to consider your future needs. When needed, we will recommend bringing a neutral financial professional into the divorce discussions to present the larger picture as you create your own plans for your future. If you are in a situation where one of you has been financially dependent on the other, we may suggest that person meet with a financial planner, wealth adviser or certified public accountant.

Get Our Help To Divide Property Amicably

Call us at 239-215-4952 or send us an email to schedule an initial consultation. Our law office is in Fort Myers, and we represent clients throughout southwest Florida, including Cape Coral.