Since its founding in 1999, Gladstone, Weissman, Hirschberg & Schneider, P.A. has established itself as a beacon of legal expertise and excellence in the field of family law. With a reputation for handling complex divorce and family law matters, the firm is widely recognized for its specialized knowledge, particularly in high-net-worth cases. Five of the firm’s nine attorneys, including founding partners Peter L. Gladstone and Jeffrey A. Weissman, are State Board Certified in Marital and Family Law, a distinction that underscores their unparalleled expertise in the field.
Peter L. Gladstone and Jeffrey A. Weissman have both earned the title of Best Lawyers® Family Law "Lawyer of the Year" for the greater Fort Lauderdale area, with Peter recognized in 2025 and Jeff in 2024. Partners David L. Hirschberg and Denise L. Schneider have been regularly featured in the prestigious Super Lawyers magazine. Peter recently has earned a well-deserved spot in Florida’s Top 10 attorneys list, also in Super Lawyers, while Jeff and David have been included in Florida’s Top 100.
This collective excellence has not gone unnoticed, as the firm has earned a Tier 1 ranking in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide for 2024 and 2025, solidifying its status as a premier high-net-worth family law firm. Peter L. Gladstone and Jeffrey A. Weissman are both ranked as Tier 1 High Net Worth Family Law Attorneys, a testament to their skills in navigating the complexities of high-stakes divorce cases.
These distinguished honors reflect the firm’s commitment to excellence across a range of family law practice areas, detailed below, including high-asset divorce, complex custody matters and marital agreements, demonstrating their depth of expertise and specialized services.
Navigating High-Asset Divorce
High-net-worth divorces are often complex, involving business valuations, asset discovery and disputes over marital versus non-marital property. Gladstone, Weissman, Hirschberg & Schneider, P.A. has a proven track record in handling these sophisticated cases. Whether addressing business interests, tracing inheritances or protecting joint accounts from depletion, the firm’s attorneys ensure that their clients’ net worth is safeguarded.
Dividing Marital Property
In high-asset divorces, property division can be particularly challenging, especially when it involves a complex business valuation and the classification of assets. Gladstone, Weissman, Hirschberg & Schneider, P.A. is skilled in navigating these cases, representing clients discreetly and effectively. Clients include Fortune 500 business leaders, entrepreneurs, celebrities and professional athletes, all of whom rely on the firm to discretely and efficiently defend their interests in high-net-worth asset division.
Modifying Existing Orders
Circumstances often change after a divorce is finalized, prompting the need for modifications to existing court orders. Whether due to a career change, retirement or other life events, Gladstone, Weissman, Hirschberg & Schneider, P.A. assists clients in modifying alimony, child support and timesharing arrangements.
The firm provides clear counsel on the potential success of modification requests, guiding clients through the legal process to ensure that changes reflect current realities and protect their interests.
Alimony and Child Support
In high-net-worth divorces, alimony and child support are critical issues. Florida law requires both parents to contribute to child support, with one parent typically paying a set amount. However, in cases involving substantial wealth, the standard formulas may need adjustment to reflect special circumstances.
Gladstone, Weissman, Hirschberg & Schneider, P.A. helps clients understand the complexities of calculating child support and ensures that the financial arrangements reflect the best interests of the children. Spousal support (alimony) is determined based on a variety of factors, including the duration of the marriage, each party’s financial resources and the dependent spouse’s ability to earn an income.
Negotiating Agreements
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements play an essential role in protecting assets and outlining support obligations in high-net-worth marriages. Our team assists clients in negotiating and drafting these agreements, ensuring that they are legally enforceable and tailored to the clients’ specific needs.
These agreements often become long-term blueprints for how couples manage their financial affairs. The firm’s attorneys offer trusted guidance throughout the negotiation process to protect clients from future legal and financial complications.
Protecting Parental Rights
Few aspects of divorce are more emotionally charged than child custody and timesharing. We handle all custody-related issues with care and precision, always prioritizing the child’s best interests.
The firm assists clients in developing timesharing plans that define decision-making responsibilities and other arrangements. By focusing on amicable resolutions, the firm strives to minimize the emotional toll of divorce while safeguarding the parent-child relationship.
For over two decades, Gladstone, Weissman, Hirschberg & Schneider, P.A. has been a trusted leader in family law. Their Board-Certified specialists provide unparalleled expertise in high-net-worth divorce cases, offering compassionate counsel and strategic representation.
For more information, contact our Boca Raton office at 561.447.2274, our Fort Lauderdale location at 954.761.9994 or fill out the form online: https://www.gwhslaw.com/contact-us/.
