Experienced Miami High-Asset And Executive Divorce Lawyer
Executive Compensation Breakdown
Florida statutes guide how courts divide marital assets, including executive pay and benefits.
- Vested stock: Shares or options may be marital property if earned during the marriage.
- Unvested stock: Courts may assess grant terms and service periods to determine the marital share.
- Deferred bonuses: Awards tied to work during the marriage may have a marital portion, even if paid later.
- SERPs: Supplemental Executive Retirement Plans require review of plan terms, vesting and marital service.
The result depends on the award terms, timing and applicable law. No single formula applies to every executive benefit.
Divorce can become more complicated when you have executive compensation, business interests, luxury real estate or investments held through trusts and other entities. You need to know which assets are marital, how they should be valued and how Florida law may affect their division. Working with a Miami high net worth divorce attorney can help you address these issues with a clear legal strategy.
At the Law Offices of Granoff & Kessler, we provide personalized high-asset and executive divorce representation throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Our attorneys bring more than 85 years of combined legal experience and focus on clear communication, practical advice and efficient resolutions when possible.
Unraveling Complex Financial Portfolios Under Florida Chapter 61
Florida law sets the rules for dividing marital assets and debts. Courts often start with an equal split but may divide assets in a different way when the law allows it. High-value estates may include trusts, private equity, gifts and inherited assets. We can work with forensic accountants to trace assets, review mixed funds, find hidden debts and assess disputed values. This helps clarify which assets may be marital or nonmarital before a deal or trial.
Division Of Executive Equity, RSUs And Deferred Compensation
Stock options, restricted stock units (RSUs), bonuses and deferred pay can raise hard questions in a divorce. The date an award vests does not alone decide if it is marital property. Courts may consider when a business granted the award and what work the grant intended to reward.
Under Florida law, we apply a coverture fraction, also called a time-rule formula. It separates value earned through marital efforts from value tied to post-separation service. This approach helps value unvested grants fairly and divide them equitably, while we work to limit avoidable tax consequences.
High-Value Real Estate And Offshore Asset Tracing In South Florida
Miami homes, Brickell condos and Coral Gables estates can be hard to value. A home owned before marriage may gain marital value if shared funds or a spouse’s work helped raise its worth. We can work with appraisers to review property values, ownership through Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) or trusts and payments made during the marriage. For assets held abroad, we review the need to trace foreign homes, bank accounts and business interests.
Business Appraisal Strategies And Enterprise Goodwill In Miami Courts
A family firm, private company or medical practice may be a major part of a marital estate. Its value can depend on sales, debts, ownership and goodwill. Enterprise goodwill attaches to the business and its name, while personal goodwill stems from an individual’s skills, reputation or professional relationships. This distinction may affect how experts value and divide a business.
We review financial records and valuation reports. We can also work with business appraisers to assess disputed values and review ways to divide the business, such as a buyout or a trade for other marital assets.
Speak With A Miami High Net Worth Divorce Lawyer
Dividing a large estate takes care and sound planning. At the Law Offices of Granoff & Kessler, we offer personal service, clear advice and a focus on deals when they fit your needs. We also prepare to address disputes in court when needed.
Contact us to speak with a Miami high net worth divorce lawyer. Call 786-591-1849 or use our online form to set up a consultation.