High Asset Divorce in Coconut Creek

Attorney Kousa Has Represented Hundreds Through Contested Divorce. Yours Is Next.

High-asset divorces don’t fail because the law is unclear. They can become more difficult when one side is better prepared. The Law Offices of Jonny Kousa, P.L. is a full-service family law firm in Coconut Creek representing clients across Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade Counties whose divorces involve the kind of financial complexity that demands more than a standard filing. We work to protect your rights at every stage, from initial disclosure through final hearing.

Schedule a free consultation with Attorney Jonny Kousa to discuss your case. Call (954) 626-8071 today.

What Makes a Divorce “High-Asset”

The label isn’t about a single number. A divorce becomes high-asset when the marital estate includes financial interests that require careful identification and valuation before division can even begin. That includes business ownership stakes, multiple real estate holdings, investment portfolios, retirement accounts, and executive compensation structures like deferred bonuses or stock options.

Accurately classifying what belongs to the marriage and what doesn’t requires more than reviewing bank statements. The financial analysis in these cases shapes the issues that follow.

Florida’s Equitable Distribution Framework

Florida is an equitable distribution state. Courts divide marital assets and liabilities fairly, which doesn’t always mean equally. Under Florida Statute 61.075(1), the starting presumption is an equal split, but a range of statutory factors can justify a different result.

Those factors include each spouse’s contribution to the marriage, the length of the marriage, career or educational sacrifices made during the marriage, and intentional dissipation of marital assets. Nonmarital property, meaning assets owned before the marriage or received by inheritance, is generally excluded from division, though appreciation on those assets during the marriage can become subject to equitable distribution.

Business Valuation, Financial Disclosure, & Complex Assets

Florida requires both spouses in a divorce to complete a Family Law Financial Affidavit disclosing income, assets, and debts. In high-asset cases, that disclosure is the starting point, not the finish line. Closely held businesses, professional practices, and complex investment accounts often need independent valuation by forensic accountants or business valuation professionals.

Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements also factor in. They can redefine which assets are treated as marital versus nonmarital property and directly affect what goes into the division pool.

Why Clients Choose Our Firm for High-Asset Divorce

Attorney Jonny Kousa brings a background that directly shapes how we handle these cases. As a former U.S. Army JAG officer who rose from First Lieutenant to Captain, he built his foundation in adversarial proceedings before bringing that experience to family law. He has personally represented hundreds of individuals through highly contested divorce and family law matters.

What that means in practice: clients work directly with Attorney Kousa from the first consultation through the final hearing. No paralegal managing the file. No rotating associates. The attorney who understands your financial picture is the attorney arguing for it in court.

Where Coconut Creek Divorce Cases Are Filed

Coconut Creek residents file their dissolution of marriage petition with the Broward County circuit court clerk. Family law matters in Broward County are handled by the Family Division of the 17th Judicial Circuit of Florida, which operates as a Unified Family Court, the court of general jurisdiction that hears divorces distinct from County Court’s limited civil jurisdiction.

Knowing the court, the filing requirements, and the local procedural expectations matters in complex cases. We work within this system regularly and prepare our clients accordingly.

Start with a Free Consultation

If your divorce involves significant assets, the decisions made early carry weight that’s hard to undo later. We offer free consultations so you can understand your options before committing to a path forward. Our representation covers the full scope of what these cases demand: equitable distribution strategy, financial disclosure review, coordination with valuation professionals, and litigation when negotiation isn’t enough.

Call (954) 626-8071 to schedule your free consultation with Attorney Kousa.