Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Dissipation of Assets: How to Prove It, Stop It, and Protect Your Rights
Finances are a contentious factor in many divorce cases—particularly for high net worth couples. In Florida, spouses are entitled to their fair share of the joint property. This raises a question: What happens if your partner is wasting assets before divorce? Fortunately, you have options available. Waste/abuse of marital property is often referred to… Read More »
Florida Divorce: Deferred Compensation, Profit-Sharing Plans, and Other Complex Benefits
Under a deferred compensation plan, a portion of an employee’s total pay is “withheld” until a pre-specified future date. Often, but not always, the benefits will not be disbursed until an employee’s retirement. In the modern business, more and more high ranking executives receive a larger and larger portion of their overall salary through… Read More »
Wonder Women: Williams & Varsegi, LLC, Everything Family Law – Because Family Is Everything
The “Wonder Women” at Williams & Varsegi, LLC, are featured in the April 2020 Edition of the Boca Observer. As caring and compassionate family law attorneys, Katie Varsegi and Emerald Williams help their clients navigate emotionally challenging issues from divorce and prenuptial agreements to child custody and adoptions. To read the full article please… Read More »
Florida Divorce: How to Uncover Hidden Assets
Under Florida law (Florida Statutes § 61.075), a divorcing couple’s assets are divided in an “equitable” manner. Of course, marital property cannot be split fairly unless both parties know exactly what they owned—both independently and jointly. If you are going through a divorce, both you and your spouse are required to make financial disclosures. … Read More »
Florida Divorce: Your Guide to Wedding Rings and Engagement Rings
Engagement rings are expensive. It is not uncommon for people to spend several thousand dollars—or far more—on a ring. This raises some important questions: Who gets the ring if you never actually get married? What if both parties agree to break off the engagement? What happens if you do get married but end up… Read More »
Florida Divorce: What are Required Financial Disclosures?
Before a divorce can be finalized, the parties must divide their divide their assets and liabilities. In Florida, marital property is split in an equitable manner. Of course, it is impossible to fairly divide property if you do not know what you and your spouse own. This is why Florida requires divorcing couples to… Read More »
Florida Divorce: Will My Prenuptial Agreement Be Enforced?
A prenuptial agreement is a contract a couple signs before their marriage that controls how their property and assets will be handled in the event of a separation. While prenuptial agreements are legally enforceable in the state of Florida, they must meet strict standards—otherwise, the prenup can be invalidated. If you are getting divorced… Read More »
Divorce Tips for Doctors and Other Medical Professionals
There are few things more difficult than ending a marriage. For doctors and other high net worth medical professionals, going through a divorce can be especially challenging. There are often complex financial and legal issues that must be addressed and resolved. At Williams & Varsegi, LLC, we have extensive experience representing doctors and other… Read More »
Can My Former Spouse Move Away With the Children?
Relocation can be a significant source of conflict for separated parents who have young children together. You may be wondering: Does my spouse have the right to move away with our child? The answer is that it depends entirely on the specific circumstances of your case. That being said, in certain situations, custodial parents… Read More »
