Luis E Insignares

I hired Luis after my first attorney didn't work out in my divorce case. Luis is a superb listener, cuts to the chase, and man does he KNOW FLORIDA LAW! Luis' personable style, exceptional interpersonal skills, and litigation EXPERIENCE make him a cut above his peers. Luis preservers and thinks outs...ide the box while always making sure that the client's best interests are not only served but protected from unforeseen potholes. I recommend Luis wholeheartedly and would never hesitate to hire him again. His sage advice is invaluable. He is a man of values and ethics who really cares about his clients. His steadiness and calm resolution got me what I wanted in my divorce property settlement without having it appealed. I would hire Luis Insignares again and recommend him highly. He is the best Family Law Attorney in Florida!

Unfortunately 9 years ago I went through a very nasty divorce. In the final ruling from the Judge my ex wife was giving the house paid in full, she did not assume any of the over $1 million in family debt and most importantly she was given lifetime alimony at a rate higher then the expect 50 percent ...of our previous married income. In addition, she received every month her child support and an extra $400 thousand in equalizer payment. I can also tell you I was ordered to pay all attorney fees both for her side and mine. What I have failed to mention is the original divorce took 3 year to finalize but she continued to litigate for the entire last 9 years on a variety of issues which are to vast to mention. Yes I paid every penny of the attorney fees, accountant fees and all associated litigation costs. How does this happen? Welcome to Florida divorce court. Where the Judges have a loose set of guildlines to follow and subjectivity is the rule. Now let us get to the issue. Lifetime alimony for most of us is hard to comprehend. Most think yes it is money to help the kids. Wrong, that is child support which has nothing to do with alimony. This is monies given from one ex spouse to another monthly for a lifetime. Notice I wrote ex spouse not ex husband to ex wife because a woman can surely pay to her ex husband. Now in same sex marriage one will pay for the other. Next common thought. Lifetime alimony ends at retirement or if your income drop. Wrong on both counts. Florida takes the definition of lifetime to its literal end, meaning, you pay until you or or your ex spouse dies. Can it be modified? Yes but that also may take more than a year to get to a judge and a great deal of litigation fees. Try that when your income is falling. Could the spouse remarry and end lifetime alimony? Yes, but the rarely do if they are receiving a fortune every month. They (ex spouses) seem to find it better to have a boyfriend or girlfriend and not give up a lifetime of money. Here is a little math fact to contemplate. I was married very young at 20. I filed for divorce at 36. We were together at least in legal name for 16 years. If I live to 72 I will pay more than double the years of alimony than I was married. Great deal of your receiving the money. I felt like I was trapped. A Florida law created Florida Judge mandated life time slave. It affected every aspect of my life. Not just the financial but the emotional knowledge and stress of always being attached to someone I had wanted nothing to do with anymore. No matter what life choice I may contemplate I first had to decide if I could afford my alimony. Remember the first person paid from you check every month is your former spouse. Why you may ask is because they send you to jail if you do not. That is when I met Luis Insignares. He could see the injustice. He could see the pain. He accessed the situation and created a plan to fix it. I am happy to say he did. I am done with l lifetime alimony. It is not just the money it is the emotional freedom. It is knowing I cannot be dragged back for unending litigation. I divorced because of numerous poor acts on the part of my ex spouse. Paying every month makes it hard to forget. It is an ugly reminder of the reasons you left. Everyone needs closure to move on and heal. Now I have mine thanks to Luis.

After pursuing a just resolution in several states with several attorneys, we turned to Mr Insignares. He showed exceptional insight in his assessment of the issues and proved to be a brilliant strategist. He was objective in his assessment of possible outcomes, encouraging us to be reasonable in our... expectations. Concomitant with his legal skills was his personal kindness and understanding. We always left him feeling secure and confidant. The conclusion of our case satisfied all our hopes! That would never have happened without him. We thank him and we recommend him with complete confidence.

I hired Luis after extensive research and several consultations with other attorneys. I was not disappointed. Luis was incredibly compassionate and understanding about the circumstances I was facing. He was the first attorney I spoke with who gave me hope that the divorce and custody outcome I desire...d was possible. He encouraged me and challenged me to do things that would not only help me prepare for my case but that would help me to overcome past trauma and become a better parent and overall human being. In a recent meeting to discuss an award at work that I am to receive at a national conference later this fall, my boss was commenting on just how much she had noticed both my personal and professional growth over the past several years. I know in my heart that a huge part of that can be attributed to Luis. His advice and recommendations during our two plus years together as attorney-client have helped to mold and shape me into a stronger, more confident version of my former self. When I have told people my story, their first reaction is often one of shock or pity. I quickly jump in to correct them. While I wouldn't knowingly choose to go through what I went through again, I wouldn't change the outcome for anything in the world. A large part of that outcome can be attributed to Luis and his fabulous team. I not only consider Luis a fabulous attorney, I consider him now a friend. Divorce and custody battles are never easy. But you have a choice of who you want to walk with you through the process and stand beside you in court. I wholeheartedly recommend adding Luis to your team. It is the best investment you will ever make for yourself, your children, and your future.

Luis Insignares has been my attorney for over a decade. He not only managed my divorce in 2005, he later followed through and helped me with a custody issue in 2015. He never left, he was not just about the money and fully supported me from beginning to end. When times were tough, hectic and very st...ressful, Luis showed me his true talent in helping me cope with my issues, but he also gave me the comfort and common sense advice that I needed. I highly recommend him to anyone that is in need of an attorney for their divorce or those difficult custody situations. If anyone needs further information, I am available anytime at (239) 229-5829. Kindest regards, Matt