Divorce Malpractice .. Douglas Kneller, ESQ
There is such thing as Divorce Malpractice
and there are instances where evaluation by a 'standard of care' expert witness is called upon to set the record straight. Make no mistake, divorce has become an increasingly specialized and complex legal arena in which legitimate malpractice occurs.
It’s possible that your divorce was legitimately mismanaged by an incompetent attorney and you are now having to live with his/her mistakes because they they lacked the knowledge to manage the complexities (or hidden facts) of your case, thus, making you a victim of divorce malpractice.
In my legal practice, I have represented over 1,000 individuals who have hired me to manage their divorce and family law matters, and in some instances, to fix serious problems created by other, less qualified attorneys.
Based on my knowledge and experience, I am periodically asked to testify as an expert witness (aka 'standard of care witness') in significant malpractice actions involving negligent divorce attorneys in Florida. Unfortunately, these circumstances are not uncommon.
Legitimate Divorce Malpractice
You may have a cause of action if you were legitimately misrepresented in your divorce by an attorney who was lacking in experience, education, knowledge or board certification in divorce or family law.
When a divorce malpractice lawsuit goes to trial, the courts listen to the opinion of a standard of care witness who is often an experienced divorce attorney (such as myself). Other economic or medical professionals are also asked to evaluate and confirm negligence, proving that you have been unfairly or economically harmed due to legitimate divorce malpractice.
These matters can include the following disputes:
You were awarded insufficient alimony due to your divorce attorney's miscalculations, misinformation or negligence due to their lack of experience or education in marital and family law
You have been adversely affected by improper child support calculations
You have been adversely affected by unfair or improper time-share schedules
You were not re-embursed or compensated for 'family gifts or loans' transacted during your marriage
You have been adversely affected by improper pension calculations
You have been hit with unexpected tax consequences due to hidden funds or miscalculation of income, or improper business valuations or pensions.
You do not have to live with the unfair or illegal consequences of your divorce. If you believe you were misrepresented or victimized in a marital or family law matter, call my office to schedule a case review.
—Douglas Kneller (386) 257-4699
what i’ve learned so far
Many times, the more you know, the less you know.
To forgive yourself is to forgive somebody else.
It will be what it is and it is what it is; nothing more, nothing less.
All children turn 18.
You cannot predict the future, so do not try.
Your problems are not as big as you think they are.
Good health is all that really matters.
Everything will work out. It always does.
Often your case or future is pre-determined or in the stars (but you must still work as hard and as diligently as you can.)
Material items will not bring you happiness.
There is somebody out there you can find to grow old with who will appreciate you.
If you wish for it, you will not find it VERSUS if you do not look for it but follow your passions, then what you seek will find you.
Strange fact
Interesting thing about emotional bonds that don’t work out: you start out as strangers and you end up being strangers.