Karen Beth Weintraub

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Karen Beth Weintraub

4.8
76 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 30 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Fort Lauderdale, FL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Alimony ... +2 more

3020 NE 32nd Ave Ste 301, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Virtual Consultation Available

About Karen

Biography

Board Certified in Marital and Family Law and Expert Custody Lawyer With Over 20 Years Experience.

Board Certified, Expert, Well-Respected and Highly Professional Alimony Attorney.

Board Certified in Marital and Family Law and Expert with Over 25 Years Experience.

Board Certified in Marital and Family Law and Expert Divorce Lawyer With Over 25 Years Experience.

Board Certified in Marital and Family Law and Expert in Family Law With Over 25 Years Experience.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Alimony 20%

Expert in all Matters Pertaining to Alimony in connection with Divorce and Dissolution of Marriage.

29 years

20%
Child Custody 20%

Expert of over 25 years in Negotiating and Litigating High Conflict Child Issues, including Timesharing, Parental Responsibility, Parenting Plans, Visitation

29 years

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

Expert in all Family Law and Marital issues including Divorce, High Net Worth Divorce, Property Distribution, Equitable Distribution, Alimony, Paternity, Child Custody, Child Support, Premarital/Prenuptial Agreements and Postnuptial Agreement

29 years

20%
Family 20%

Expert in all Family Law and Marital issues including Divorce, High Net Worth Divorce, Property Distribution, Equitable Distribution, Alimony, Paternity, Child Custody, Child Support, Premarital/Prenuptial Agreements and Postnuptial Agreements

29 years

20%
Marriage and Prenuptials 20%

Expert in Preparing, Reviewing and Negotiating High Net Worth and Other Prenuptial and Postnuptial Marital Agreements

29 years

20%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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+ 6
Silver Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 30 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1995

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Sidweber & Weintraub, P.A.

3020 NE 32nd Ave Ste 301, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 333087204

sidweberlaw.com/karen/

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Karen Beth Weintraub's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Punctuality

Posted by Kathy | December 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Thanks to Karen!

I found myself in the midst of a divorce, and no idea how to find an attorney. Karen was referred to me. My experience with Karen was very positive, although a very personally challenging life situation. Karen was very professional, detail oriented, and met her commitments on promised dates. I ...personally liked her approach of “not escalating” situations, if not necessary. I chose to do as much of the admin work as I could, and Karen was very open to that. Thank you Karen.

Karen Weintraub

Replied last December 03, 2020

Kathy: Thank you for this review. We appreciate your feedback. We definitely handled your case well together and navigated through some seriously sticky situations...we made a great team! Happy and healthy holidays to you. Karen

Posted by Natalie | December 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

It took one phone call with Karen and I knew that this would be the end of a nightmare.

It took one phone call with Karen and I knew that this would be the end of the nightmare for myself and a close friend who were trying to get her children back home safe to her. Karen asked all the questions that the former lawyer never asked. She gave us hope and she meant business. We were told pre...viously that it would be 7 weeks before my friend would be able to be seen in court to try and get her kids back. SEVEN WEEKS without her daughters that she raised alone. They were the 3 amigos. An inseparable bond like no other. They were taken and placed with their father, a man none of us knew, including the girls. He had a lawyer who up until this point thought she had won. That lawyer had facilitated ripping these children away from their mother, knowing how wrong this was and that their father had been gone for the last ten years. Something was very wrong here. How was did this happen? I knew that they had manipulated the system some how. My friend spent a lot of time being misrepresented by her previous lawyer. On top of everything else stacked against us, we were in a pandemic and the court houses were closed! I knew we had to get a new lawyer. Not just any lawyer... these kids were away from home in a strange place and scared. We needed the best lawyer. Karen took the call. It was almost instantly that we had an emergency motion and a new court date. She wasted NO time. The hearing was held virtually due to COVID19 shutting everything down. Would this effect the outcome? How can something so serious be handled over a virtual call? I waited patiently by the phone for my friend to call me... when she finally did it was the greatest cry of joy I have ever heard, THEY ARE COMING HOME!!! She went on to tell me how professional, prepared, and READY Karen and her team were. They kicked ass. She felt she was protected and finally heard. The children’s father had been so use to using fear and games to control the situation. His time was up. We still do not know how or why the justice system failed the girls in the first place. What we do know is that when you take the step to hire a real professional, you get real results. Karen will always be the super hero in this story. There are two little girls that are painting and dancing and singing with their momma again... a million thank you’s.

Karen Weintraub

Replied last December 03, 2020

Natalie - I was so thrilled that we were able to secure the safe return of the girls! Such a deserving family. Happy holidays. Karen

Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

When it comes to divorce, if you don't hire a top attorney, you'll likely learn the hard way.

During mediation, opposing counsel attempted to misinterpret Florida statutes in order to invalidate my claim to 95% of the proceeds I was seeking. Mrs. Weintraub immediately interjected to protect my position - swiftly providing the correct interpretation and added that in reality, the statute actu...ally supported my claim to entitlement. Opposing counsel drafted (yet didn’t review or verify) a 36-page agreement containing a lot of inappropriate wording intended for a separation rather than the reconciliation we sought - even attempting to force a gag order and force the sale of an investment property which neither party agreed to (yet opposing counsel stated she was doing it at my request, for my benefit.) Mrs. Weintraub promptly identified the errors, calmed the opposing party and saved the negotiations – he was understandably angry due to his counsel’s fabrications/manipulations, as she created the appearance I was trying to be unreasonable. Mrs. Weintraub carefully and thoroughly reviewed the document, deleting approximately 35% of it and adding what was necessary to protect my interests. Her ability to overcome opposing counsel’s irresponsible delays in order to meet tight deadlines with other vitally important legal matters, and her ability to tactfully gain control, deal with opposing counsel’s chaos, and swiftly identify and correct errors – was crucial to my case’s success. (Mrs. Weintraub is also a family law attorney who is married to another family law attorney!)

Karen Weintraub

Replied last June 22, 2018

Thanks so much for the review. We definitely were able to obtain a favorable settlement for you, based upon my in-depth understanding of the complex statutes and laws at issue. I'm glad that I was able to achieve your desired goals, in a prompt and reasonable manner.

Posted by Kim | September 01, 2014 | Family

Excellent attorney

Karen is a straightforward and intelligent family law attorney that cares about my family. I am impressed with her knowledge and ability to help me understand the court process I find myself overwhelmed by. She has always been communicative, timely and accomodating. I appreciate the fact that she ...informs me as to what my best financial option is, ie., whether to continue or settle my divorce case. I feel she does this without concern for her fees. Karen is open to friendly settlement; however, she is firm with my husband's attorney when it's necessary. My divorce has several unique issues and she has always guided me in the right direction during this difficult time. Her service is excellent and her team is also very good, as well. I highly recommend Karen without hesitation.

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Karen Beth Weintraub's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stann Givens

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly recommend Karen Weintraub to represent you in a divorce or paternity matter. Out of 104,000 lawyers in the state of Florida, she is one of only 78 who have been admitted into the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. She is a very caring person who will treat you like family. When it comes to going to court, she is as tough as they get. I am pleased to have the opportunity to tell you about Karen Weintraub."

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Sandy Fox

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had the opportunity to work with Karen Weintraub, Esq. as my opposing counsel on several cases within the past few years. She is highly knowledgeable and proficient in marital and family law as evidenced by the level of representation provided to her clients. In my opinion, Karen is an exceptionally qualified lawyer who is always well prepared at handling, evaluating, litigating and resolving marital and family legal issues."

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Ellen Silvers

Family lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Karen Weintraub is Smart, ethical, prepared, and compassionate. I highly recommend Ms. Weintraub in all family law issues."

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Kelley Joseph

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Karen is a true professional. Karen is a passionate and persuasive advocate on behalf of her clients."

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Susan Brown

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Hirsch

Family lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer because in the many years of battling her in family court she has shown great integrity, caring and a willingness to fight hard for her client.."

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Mark Sessums

Family lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Karen is a lawyer’s lawyer. Always cool and calm she is steadfast under pressure. Very able to handle complex or emotional matters while leading the matter resolutely towards a conclusion. Karen has handled many difficult cases and even taken matters to the Florida Supreme Court. I would always refer to Karen if I had a conflict in Dade County."

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David Hirschberg

Family lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I've had multiple matters with Karen over the years. Regardless of the complexity of issues, whether the case is heavily contested, or whether it is an amicable divorce, I can trust that Karen will be reasonable, practical, and professional. She has my professional respect."

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Robin Buckner

Family lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Karen is a consummate professional - fully informed on the law and consistently ethical."

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Jessica Geller

Family lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is extremely bright and cares about her clients. She is also reasonable and professional as opposing counsel."

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Deanna Shifrin

Family lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is extremely bright and honest"

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Natalie Lemos

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Karen is an excellent lawyer. She is reasonable and tries to resolve matters but a really good trial lawyer when trial is required."

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Jed Frankel

Family lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Susan Brown

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David Hirsch

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Stann Givens

Family lawyer

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Mark Sessums

Family lawyer

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Robin Buckner

Family lawyer

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David Hirschberg

Family lawyer

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Sandy Fox

Family lawyer

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Jessica Geller

Family lawyer

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Natalie Lemos

Family lawyer

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Deanna Shifrin

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Board Certification in Family Law 2012-2017, Florida Bar

2017

Prominent Law Firm, South Florida Legal Guide

2017

Super Lawyer in Marital and Family Law, Super Lawyers 2015-2017

2017

Fellow 2015 - 2017, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

2017

Top Lawyers 2010 - 2017, South Florida Legal Guide

2017

AV Preeminent 2010-2017, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Attorney, Sidweber and Weintraub, P.A.

1996 - 2007

Attorney, Bluestein and wayne, P.A.

Associations

2000 - Present

Florida Bar

Family Law Section

2013 - 2014

Florida Bar, Family Law Section

Equitable Distribution Committee Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Hahamovitch v. Hahamovitch

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Education

1993

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

Law; juris doctrate

1990

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Pretester

Marital And Family Law Board Certification Pretester

2017

Family Law Advanced Trial Advocacy Workshop

Marital and Family Law Trial Skills

2015

Florida Bar, Family Law Section

Family Law Advanced Trial Advocacy Workshop

2014

Family Law Section Certification Review Seminar

Nuts and Bolts of Board Certification

2013

Florida Bar, Family Law Section

Mechanics of Board Certification

2013

Florida Bar Family Law Section Certification Review Seminar

Nuts and Bolts of Board Certification

Publications

2017

Languages

English

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