About
Howard Iken is the managing partner of Ayo and Iken, a Florida law firm focused on family law and related disputes. He represents clients in divorce, child custody, support, settlement, and other domestic relations matters. His practice is especially informed by contract principles and business management, allowing him to address complex settlement agreements, financial questions, and disputes involving closely held businesses or marital assets with a methodical, client-focused approach.
Iken earned his Juris Doctor from Stetson College of Law, a Master of Business Administration from Stetson University, and a bachelor’s degree in business management from Nova University. His combined legal and business education supports his ability to review financial records, evaluate business interests, and understand operational issues in family disputes. This background also strengthens his work as a mediator and helps connect legal strategy with the economic realities that shape property division and settlement negotiations.
As an attorney and mediator, Iken handles matters requiring careful analysis of statutes, case law, contracts, and financial evidence. He prepares by anticipating opposing arguments and developing strategies suited to the legal and practical issues in each case. He also serves as a resource within the firm on disputes involving business assets and financial records. Iken is admitted to The Florida Bar and the US District Court for the Middle District of Florida and is certified as a family law and county court mediator.
Howard Iken is known for focused preparation, persistence, and practical problem solving in challenging family law matters. His background in management and mediation helps him identify issues that may influence a case and develop strategies aligned with each client’s goals. By combining courtroom advocacy with careful analysis of agreements and financial information, he helps Florida clients navigate emotionally and economically significant disputes while pursuing workable, well-structured resolutions.
Law Office Affiliations
- Managing Partner, Ayo & Iken
- Member, The Florida Bar
Licensed State
- Florida
Education
- Stetson College of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - Stetson University
Master of Business Administration - Nova University
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management
Awards & Badges

- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
- Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
- Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
- Debt & Lending
- Drug Crime
- Expungement
- Sex Crimes
- Violent Crime
- Divorce & Separation
- Domestic Violence
- Military Divorce
- Uncontested Divorce




