Brickell Divorce Attorney
Brickell is Miami's financial district and home to many young professionals and executives whose marital estates often include condominiums, equity compensation, retirement accounts, and complex earnings. Pazos Law Group represents Brickell residents in divorce, prenuptial agreements, and complex family law matters.
Divorce in Brickell: An Overview
The Brickell area is the heart of Miami's financial sector, with a community of finance, technology, legal, and professional services workers. Divorces in Brickell regularly feature equity compensation (stock options, RSUs, carried interest), substantial 401(k) and IRA balances, condominium-based real estate, and the need to handle bonus or earn-out structures during a divorce.
Why Local Experience Matters
Brickell cases often turn on whether equity compensation grants are marital or non-marital, how bonuses are characterized, and how to structure a settlement around assets that vest over future periods. Experienced family law counsel familiar with these compensation structures is critical.
Family Law Services for Brickell Residents
Pazos Law Group represents Brickell clients in the full range of family law matters:
- Divorce — contested and uncontested dissolution of marriage under Florida law.
- High-Net-Worth Divorce — complex marital estates involving businesses, real estate, equity compensation, and international assets.
- Child Custody & Time-Sharing — parenting plans, modifications, and relocation cases.
- Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements — drafting, review, and enforcement.
Where Your Case Is Heard
Brickell divorces are heard in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Family Division, at the Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center in Miami. The 11th Circuit covers all of Miami-Dade County.
About Pazos Law Group
Pazos Law Group is a South Florida family law firm founded by Nadia Pazos, who has practiced since 2005 and is licensed in both Florida and New York. Nadia holds the AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for attorneys — and has been recognized by Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Avvo Client’s Choice, Lawyers of Distinction, AIFLA, and National Advocates. The firm serves clients in English and Spanish throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are stock options and RSUs divided in a Brickell divorce?
Stock options and restricted stock units (RSUs) granted during the marriage are typically marital property to the extent earned during the marriage, even if they vest after filing. Florida courts often apply a coverture fraction or analogous formula to allocate the marital portion based on whether the grant compensates past services or future performance.
Is my retirement account at risk in a Florida divorce?
Marital portions of retirement accounts are subject to equitable distribution. Pre-marital balances are typically non-marital, although appreciation during the marriage may have a marital component. Division usually requires a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) for qualified plans or careful structuring for IRAs to avoid early withdrawal penalties.
Should I have a prenuptial agreement before marrying in Brickell?
Prenuptial agreements are common for individuals with significant pre-marital assets, equity compensation, or anticipated inheritances. Florida recognizes prenups under the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (Fla. Stat. § 61.079) when properly executed. The agreement must be in writing, signed voluntarily, and supported by fair financial disclosure.
Speak with a Brickell Family Law Attorney
Pazos Law Group offers confidential consultations for Brickell clients in divorce, child custody, and complex family law matters.
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