Key Biscayne

High-value homes and real estate

Key Biscayne has one of the highest median home values in Miami-Dade County, and many families own more than one property. Each one must be classified as marital or non-marital, valued and divided. Buyouts, sales and offsets with other assets all carry different tax and cash-flow consequences, which we map out before you decide.

Assets and family ties outside the United States

Many Key Biscayne families have bank accounts, property or businesses in other countries. Florida’s mandatory disclosure covers assets wherever they are located, and a Florida court can divide marital property held abroad. We work to make sure foreign holdings are fully disclosed and fairly valued.

Parenting plans and international travel

With a high share of school-age children on the island, parenting plans need to address schooling, extended family abroad and international travel — including passports, notice requirements and consent for trips outside the country.

Privacy and discretion

In a small, close-knit community, discretion matters. Negotiation, mediation and carefully drafted settlement agreements can keep sensitive financial and family details out of contested public hearings.

What to expect in a Miami-Dade family case

• Cases are filed in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit and heard at the Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center.
• Both spouses must produce sworn financial disclosure, including foreign accounts.
• Most cases resolve through mediation or negotiated agreement.