Author Archives: Barry
Family Law Attorneys Support Fort Lauderdale YMCA
Fort Lauderdale family law attorneys Barry Finkel and Angela Neave of B. Finkel P.A., appeared in Weston Lifestyles magazine as they took time out from the divorce and family law practice to support the YMCA of Broward County (Florida) Safe Swim Happy Hour along Las [...]
Florida Divorce Lawyers See Baby Boomers Turning to Pre-Nups to Protect Existing Estates
Before they say, “I do,” some couples are asking, “Will you?”
A recent Wall Street Journal article on the place of prenuptial agreements among Baby Boomers — and others looking to protect existing assets — raises important questions.
As the article stated, “Baby boomers looking to protect their assets are increasingly turning to prenuptial agreements — legal [...]
Late-Stage Divorce: Florida Attorneys & National Experts Advise on Coming to Terms
As experienced family law attorneys and South Florida divorce attorneys, we’ve counseled many couples facing late-stage divorce. So news of Al and Tipper Gore’s split wasn’t so surprising. Click here to read our insights.
Yet, experts continue to offer advice and counsel. The Diane Rehm Show on National Public Radio yesterday devoted an hour to the [...]
Divorce and College: Who Has Custody of the College Savings Plan?
Conventional wisdom tells us and our clients that parents should begin saving money for college soon after the birth of a child.
There are many options when it comes to saving for the expense of college, including prepaid college programs, 529 plans, other qualified tuition plans, or other investment or savings vehicles such as custodial accounts [...]
New Book: What are the 7 Deadly Sins of Divorce?
Across South Florida and the nation, we’ve been told that 50% of all marriages will end in divorce. As family law attorneys and lawyers skilled in divorce, we’ve heard the statistic. But is this really true?
According to a new book and its review on MSN, “Whether you are happily married now, or hoping to be [...]
Fort Lauderdale / South Florida Divorce Attorney Named Super Lawyers ‘Rising Star’
Fort Lauderdale family law attorney Angela R. Neave has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine.
“It is a tremendous honor to be recognized by my peers for this award,” said Neave, an associate at The Law Firm of Barry I. Finkel P.A. [ insert link www.bfinkelpa.com ]. “Receiving such an award is never [...]
Gore Divorce: No Surprise For Some. An Expected Reality Among Late-Marriage Couples
When Tipper and Al Gore announced recently that after 40 years of marriage they were getting a divorce, pundits, politicians and everyday people expressed shock and dismay.
They seemed like the model couple. They’d lived a life together that many married (and, honestly, divorced) people seemingly can only dream of. Of course, they’d had tragedy and [...]
Sandra Bullock, Divorce & Adoption: The Implications for Timesharing
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, family law attorney Barry Finkel was interviewed on local television for a story related to actress Sandra Bullock and her adoption, her planned divorce from Jesse James, and the implications related to timesharing and custody of her newly adopted child.
Watch and learn how this important element of family law may affect Ms. [...]
Florida Divorce Attorney: Adoption May Help Sandra Bullock Heal Amid Jesse James Split
Whether Oscar-winning actress Sandra Bullock finds a stress-free adoption depends on where both the adoption and her divorce from Jesse James were in their respective timelines, Fort Lauderdale family law attorney Barry Finkel told the New York Daily News in a cover story on the issue.
“It depends on what stage the adoption is in,” Finkel [...]
South Florida Family Law Attorney Discusses Facebook, Social Media and Divorce
South Florida divorce and family law attorney Angela R. Neave, of the Law Firm of Barry I. Finkel P.A., was interviewed on Comcast Newsmakers regarding the implications of social media and divorce.
Watch as she highlights some of the trends — and warnings — related to social media like Facebook, texting and other applications.
