Laura Arcaro

I'm Laura Arcaro, a tried-and-true litigator, counselor, and compassionate family law advocate. After my own experience in family court, I founded Arcaro Law Group in Fort Lauderdale to help other families navigate through family trauma and prepare for a fresh start on the other side. I have been fortunate to help hundreds of clients resolve family disputes, including divorce, child custody and support, alimony, property distribution, and domestic violence cases. I also have a deep understanding of international child abduction law and have helped reunite dozens of parents with their children. I completed my undergraduate studies in public policy and environmental science and policy at Duke University. Following that, I obtained a Master of Health Administration from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and earned my Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law, where I graduated second in my class. For anyone who has read this far and wonders, I will always be a Blue Devil! IYKYK. I am a proud member of the Florida Bar, and I'm even prouder of my 5-star Google rating from satisfied clients.

Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University

J.D. (2009)

2006 - 2009

Honors: Summa Cum Laude (highest honors), Dean's List, Class rank: #2/232

Activities: Moot Court

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Master of Health Administration (MHA) (1998) | Health Administration and Finance

1996 - 1998

Duke University

B.A. (1995) | Public Policy Studies and Environmental Science and Policy

1991 - 1995

Honors: Dean's List

Founder and Managing Partner

Arcaro Law Group, P.A.

2012 - Current

Associate Attorney

Proskauer Rose

2010 - 2011

Associate Attorney

Chorowski and Associates

2010 - 2010

Volunteer Attorney

Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach

2009 - 2009

Volunteer attorney in family law

The Illusory Imputation of Income in Marital Settlement Agreements: “The Future Ain’t What it Used to Be

Nova L. Rev.

2010

The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: What's New, Fort Lauderdale, FL

February 7, 2023

Broward County Matrimonial Lawyers

2016 Client Satisfaction Award

Family Law Attorneys™

2016

Dedication to Providing Legal Services to Low Income Members of the Community

Broward Lawyers Care

2015

Certificate of Appreciation

U.S. Department of State

2014

The Florida Bar  # 0068415

Member

Current

Florida

Since 2009

11th Circuit

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Q. I write currently unpublished works. Would a prenupt secure future published works income from alimony calculation?

December 22, 2023

A: A prenuptial agreement can provide a variety of protections for each spouse in the event of divorce or death, including the protection of pre-marital assets and income/assets acquired during your marriage. If you have written the next Great American Novel, a prenuptial agreement can address the earnings from publication of that work, including royalties, TV and film rights, speaking engagements, etc. as well as earnings from your continued writing during the marriage. It's best to consult with a family law attorney to determine whether a prenuptial agreement will help achieve your goals.

Q. Florida: if i only have income of 10,000 and my spouse makes 76,000 yrly. What is normally fair alimony?

December 22, 2023

A: There are many factors that the court must consider in determining an alimony award, including the relative financial positions of each party, the length of the marriage, and the purpose for awarding alimony in a particular case. A consultation with a family law attorney will help you understand these factors and how they might apply in your particular case.