Author Archives: Barry
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.
Florida Attorney on Divorce, Alimony & Taxes
Tax time is here. If you’re divorced and paying alimony, child support or any other settlement or obligation in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Boca Raton or anywhere else in Florida, what are the tax implications?
Watch and listen as family law attorney Barry Finkel discusses divorce and taxes with a local television news host.
Tiger Woods, Separation & Reconciliation: Tips to Avoiding Divorce
News has it that Tiger Woods is trying to avert divorce in Florida courts and is seeking reconciliation with his wife, Elin Nordegren. The path toward reconciliation can be challenging, especially in the high-profile world of celebrity separation and possible divorce.
The Woods-Nordegren case has been made even more difficult because of the sensational nature of [...]
Florida Family Law Attorney: Facebook, Twitter & Blog No Place for Divorce Details
For many, Facebook is a compelling and engaging social media network. For those facing divorce, Facebook, Twitter, even YouTube and Flickr are inviting places to share details about your experiences: your separation, social life, maybe new-found freedom and even “hot dates.”
All a family law attorney can advise is: Be careful what you post.
A recent article [...]
Florida Divorce & Taxes: Tax Time Has Special Meaning for Divorcees
It’s tax time. As if taxes weren’t perplexing enough, divorcees in Florida and across the U.S. have numerous considerations when calculating income and expenses – and filing tax returns.
Year-end tax time requires special attention. When handled by an experienced family law attorney and a tax professional, returns can meet both the letter and spirit of [...]
Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren: Tips for a High-Profile Divorce
The high-profile case of Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren has been splashed across tabloids and Websites from South Florida to New York and around the globe for weeks. There’s been discussion of his affairs, and her reactions – and possible outcomes.
Lost in much of the discussion is how this case likely would play out in [...]
The Pre-Nuptial Agreement of Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren: Why Florida Divorce Law is Center Court
Many of the questions surrounding the high-profile episode of Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren have centered on the pre-nuptial agreement, alimony and the equitable distribution of assets, and how – or whether – Ms. Nordegren can fight to improve it to her benefit.
Simply put: Under Florida law, which by virtue of their primary residence in [...]
