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Special Issues in Dividing Offshore Assets or Business Holdings in a Divorce

Dividing marital assets during divorce is seldom a straightforward process, and it can become far more complex when one or both spouses have offshore assets or foreign business holdings. Florida, known for its beautiful beaches and sunny weather, is a popular destination for individuals with international ties. For this and other reasons, divorce cases involving Read More

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How a New Florida Law Enhances Unwed Fathers’ Rights

Effective July 1, 2023, a new Florida law creates a revised procedure for unmarried fathers to establish paternity, child support and visitation. The result is that many unwed fathers can now receive parental rights that were previously exclusive to the mother of a newborn child. Under prior law, without a court order establishing a timesharing Read More

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What Divorce Litigants Should Know About Florida’s Revised Alimony Law

On July 1, 2023, a Florida law went into effect that implements a comprehensive reform of the state’s system of alimony, also known as spousal support. This groundbreaking legislation has effectively eliminated permanent alimony in Florida, replacing it with a more structured and equitable system that takes into account the length of the marriage and Read More

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Intentional Dissipation of Asset Claims in Florida Divorces

Many marriages suffer because of disagreements over financial issues. In some situations, money problems are the primary reason for a divorce. Occasionally during the divorce process, one or both parties seek an adjustment to equitable distribution terms based on their spouse’s alleged intentional dissipation of marital assets. Florida’s equitable distribution statute requires a judge deciding Read More

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Lawrence S. Katz
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For many years, Lawrence S. Katz has helped clients in Florida, throughout the United States and abroad. He has earned an excellent worldwide reputation for providing knowledgeable, quality representation in cross border family law matters and child abduction. He serves as counsel, co-counsel, consultant and expert witness.

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