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Ownership of a Family Business or Professional Practice : Even if these businesses are founded prior to marriage, one’s spouse may acquire an interest in the business to the degree marital funds are invested in the business. Further, income and profits from the business may also be considered marital property. Whether this is the situation or a family business is started during marriage, the value of the business must be determined and the marital and separate property percentages of the business evaluated. Many divorces involving a family business or professional practice require the use of one or more forensic accountants to analyze the assets, revenue stream, liabilities, inventory and other aspects of the business as part of the business valuation process. If you or your spouse own a business or professional practice, this can be one of the most complex property division issues.

The Law Firm of Ayo and Iken is a group of six attorneys, giving you the personal attention your case deserves but with the resources of a large law firm at your disposal. All of our attorneys have many years of experience in the courtroom. Clients do not hire us to come in second place. We take that responsibility seriously.

Attorneys Howard Iken and Allison Belcher are our New Port Richey divorce lawyers. Both have years of experience in divorce, custody, support, and alimony law in the New Port Richey courthouse. And both appear frequent enough to be recognized by the local judges. Howard Iken was recently designated as a Rising Star with SuperLawyers. To qualify for that designation Mr. Iken was selected by practicing attorneys, reviewed for ethics and professionalism, and ranked against other attorneys. Mr. Iken is the managing and founding member of our firm. He began practice as a divorce attorney in New Port Richey and currently splits his schedule with our Tampa office. Allison Belcher has been with the Law Firm of Ayo and Iken for many years. Besides serving as a public defender and probation officer, Ms. Belcher has personally conducted hundreds of divorce cases in the New Port Richey courthouse. Ms. Belcher is an experienced divorce attorney with extensive knowledge of the New Port Richey area. She appears frequently at the Pasco courthouse, is known to local attorneys and judges, and is well respected in the area.

A common question in divorce or custody cases is whether Florida would be the correct state to file the case or whether jurisdiction rules require a different state. There are some established rules and procedures for jurisdictional questions. One of the more common rules is called the UCCJEA – Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act. The US Constitution and Federal Court decisions have established other rules. A very common principle was established by a really old case – International Shoe (yes, that case affects divorce and custody).

Attorneys Cheri Hobbs, and Alberto Ayo are our Dr Phillips and Metro West divorce attorneys. We have combined experience in family law, custody, and support exceeding 20 years.

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