Family Divorce Lawyers in Palm Beach, FL

Divorce in Florida

Florida is a no-fault state. However, this does not mean that issues relevant to your case may not still need a resolution before your divorce can be finalized. Each case is unique, but specific categories of issues may need to be determined through non-litigation methods or in a court trial. Our firm has significant experience and the expertise of a Board Certified family lawyer to help our clients make critical decisions about their divorce. 

These issues can include:

• Complex property, income, and debt division
• Child custody and visitation
• Child support
• Alimony 

We handle all types of divorce and high net worth/high asset divorce that can involve multiple real estate holdings, family-owned businesses and professional practices, complex investments, retirement accounts, pensions, overseas accounts, and more. 

How We Work

John F. Schutz, P.L. provides guidance and advocacy throughout your divorce. We sit down with you to understand your background, family dynamics, needs, and goals so that we can prepare your case for any eventuality, such as outside negotiation with the other party or litigation where it is needed. 

We know that the greatest emotional and financial toll generally involves a trial, so we seek other resolution methods as soon as possible, such as mediation. We also provide collaborative divorce, another dispute-resolution process that allows you and your spouse to resolve your differences outside of court and remain in control of critical decisions. 

We can litigate on your behalf at trial if the above methods fail.

If appeals are necessary, we can continue fighting for your legal rights and best interests; our team is skilled and experienced in the Florida appellate process.

If your case requires the expertise of external professionals, John F. Schutz, P.L. can readily connect you with a network of experienced specialists. This includes Certified Public Accountants, business valuation experts, real estate and personal property appraisers, vocational evaluators, psychologists, and others who are well-versed in how Florida's divorce laws can impact your life and that of your children.

Children in Divorce

 According to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, children often mistakenly think they are the reason for the conflict between their parents, which has led to divorce. This belief can cause psychological harm to children that can affect their futures as adults. 

To combat this, the Academy offers these tips on discussing divorce with your children. 

• Do not keep your divorce a secret or wait until the last minute to inform them.
• Tell your children as a team instead of separately or by one parent. 
• Keep the matter simple without complicated explanations that a child may not understand or be able to process. 
• Tell your child that they are not at fault for the divorce.
• Let the child know that divorce is often sad and upsetting for everyone. 
• Give children assurances that both of you love them and that you are still and always will be their parents. 
• Do not burden your children with your adult relationship problems or fault-finding of one another. 

Why Choose John F. Schutz, P. L.?

Divorce can be contentious for spouses and disruptive for children. We believe the best approach to divorce is an objective one that is not based on emotional reactions, as strong as they may be. We are not here to fuel anger or revenge but to minimize turmoil while pursuing your most advantageous outcome.  

Email us or call a team member at (561) 677-2462 for legal help today.