Key Biscayne Divorce & Family Law Attorney
The Law Firm of Jeffrey Alan Aenlle, PLLC is a boutique divorce and family law firm located at 1221 Brickell Avenue, Suite 900, Miami, Florida 33131 – directly accessible from Key Biscayne via the Rickenbacker Causeway. We represent individuals and families in divorce, child custody, alimony, child support, paternity, and prenuptial agreements throughout Miami-Dade County.
Key Biscayne is one of Miami-Dade’s most exclusive island communities, home to a significant population of international residents, diplomats, high-net-worth individuals, and luxury waterfront property owners. Divorce and family law matters in Key Biscayne frequently involve complex international asset structures, offshore accounts, luxury real estate valuation, and timesharing arrangements with cross border considerations. Our firm has the experience to navigate these matters effectively in Miami-Dade Family Court.
Divorce in Key Biscayne
Florida is a no-fault divorce state. The sole ground for dissolution of marriage is that the marriage is irretrievably broken. Fla. Stat. § 61.052. At least one spouse must have been a Florida resident for a minimum of six months before filing. Fla. Stat. § 61.021.
Divorce proceedings for Key Biscayne residents are handled by the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Family Division in Miami-Dade County. Our firm guides clients through every stage of the process, from initial filing through mediation, discovery, and trial if necessary.
Equitable Distribution in Key Biscayne Divorces
Florida divides marital assets and liabilities equitably between spouses under
Fla. Stat. § 61.075. In Key Biscayne divorces, equitable distribution frequently involves:
- Key Biscayne luxury waterfront condominiums and single-family homes
- Offshore and international accounts
- Foreign real estate and international investment portfolios
- Business ownership interests and professional practices
- Retirement accounts including 401(k), IRA, and pension plans
- Boats, vessels, and watercraft
- Cryptocurrency and digital assets
Key Biscayne divorces involving international assets frequently require coordination with foreign counsel and forensic financial analysis to ensure full disclosure and proper valuation of all marital property. Our firm has experience handling these complex cross-border asset matters.
Child Custody and Timesharing in Key Biscayne
Florida law governs parental responsibility and timesharing through a mandatory Parenting Plan. Fla. Stat. § 61.13. Effective July 1, 2023, Florida established a rebuttable presumption that equal timesharing – a 50/50 schedule – is in the best interests of the child. Fla. Stat. § 61.13(2)(c)(1).
Key Biscayne families with international ties present unique timesharing challenges – including international relocation requests, Hague Convention considerations, and passport and travel consent disputes. Our firm handles these complex cross border custody matters and represents parents in contested timesharing proceedings before Miami-Dade Family Court.
Alimony in Key Biscayne Divorce Cases
Florida’s alimony law was significantly reformed effective July 1, 2023. Permanent
alimony was abolished. Courts may now award bridge-the-gap, rehabilitative, or durational alimony based on the length of the marriage and the factors set forth in
Fla. Stat. § 61.08.
Key Biscayne divorces frequently involve high-income earners and significant lifestyle considerations that factor into alimony determinations. Our firm represents both payors and recipients of alimony in negotiation and litigation throughout Miami-Dade County.
Prenuptial Agreements for Key Biscayne Residents
For international residents, high-net-worth individuals, and luxury property owners in Key Biscayne, a well-drafted prenuptial agreement is essential for protecting pre-marital assets, international holdings, and financial plans. Florida prenuptial agreements are governed by the Florida Premarital Agreement Act, Fla. Stat. § 61.079.
Our firm drafts and reviews prenuptial and postnuptial agreements for Key Biscayne residents with particular attention to international asset structures and cross-border enforceability considerations.
Serving Key Biscayne and Surrounding Miami-Dade Neighborhoods
In addition to Key Biscayne, our firm represents clients throughout Miami-Dade County including Brickell, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, South Miami, Downtown Miami, Edgewater, South Beach, Miami Beach, Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, Kendall, Cutler Bay, and Hialeah.
Free Consultation: Key Biscayne Family Law Attorney
If you are facing a divorce, custody dispute, or other family law matter in Key Biscayne or anywhere in Miami-Dade County, contact the Law Firm of Jeffrey Alan Aenlle, PLLC to schedule your free initial consultation. Call +1.786.309.8588 today.