Monthly Archives: May 2026
What is Family Law Arbitration in Florida?
Arbitration is a method of resolving a legal dispute outside of the court system. There are many advantages to arbitration, including privacy. As lawyers who have represented successful businesspeople and entertainers, we appreciate that divorce is a stressful experience when you live in the glare of the public eye. For this reason, arbitration might… Read More »
How is Executive Compensation Handled in a Miami Divorce?
Dividing marital property is one of the more challenging aspects of high net-worth divorces, especially if one spouse is an executive. When our clients and their spouses are paid by salary, determining and dividing the income is fairly easy. But executives often get paid in stock options, restricted stock options, bonuses, and deferred compensation…. Read More »
Mistakes to Avoid when Telling Your Children You Are Divorcing
One reason couples hesitate to divorce is the fear of how it will impact their children. But children can be negatively impacted when parents stay married, especially if they are constantly fighting or if there is domestic violence. When informing your children that you intend to divorce, it is critical to avoid certain mistakes…. Read More »
Should You Include a Sunset Clause in Your Premarital Agreement?
At Hamilton O’Neill, our clients use premarital agreements, also known as prenuptial agreements to clarify what assets each spouse will get in the event of divorce or, sometimes, also if your spouse predeceases them. Premarital agreements are especially useful if one or both spouses have small businesses or intellectual property related to their name… Read More »