Weissman v. Braman

Joel M. Weissman and Joel M. Weiss-man, P.A., (collectively “the Firm”) represented the husband in a dissolution of marriage proceeding. The Firm appeals the trial court’s order which required the Firm to disgorge “one half of the liquid assets ... [the Firm] is holding for the [h]usband as temporary attorney fees and costs for the [w]ife.”

On appeal, the Firm raises (1) that it was not given notice and a true opportunity to be heard on the issue of disgorgement, (2) that the court did not possess the necessary jurisdiction and authority over the Firm to issue such an order of disgorgement,…