Family Matters I Handle
This is where we address sensitive matters, divorce, child custody and paternity. The goal is to bring legal structure to your family situation with realism and without overcomplicating things.
Describe Your Situation
What Types of Family
Matters I Handle in Florida
In Family Law, my work helps you navigate important decisions: divorce, paternity and child custody.
These matters are handled under Florida law. That means that even if your story began elsewhere, if you have been living in Florida, the Family Law portion of the case is resolved here.
On this page, you will see how I structure divorce, custody and paternity matters, the services I offer and what you can expect from the process.
Family Law Matters I Can Help You With
Divorce
Matters where a relationship is ending and the separation must be handled legally, with or without children.
- Uncontested or contested divorces
- Divorces involving minor children
- Divorces involving financial issues that must be addressed
Child Custody
Matters focused on where children will live, how timesharing is arranged and who makes decisions.
- Establish a parenting plan and timesharing schedule
- Modify existing custody/timesharing agreements
- Decisions involving relocation or major changes
Paternity Petitions
Matters where legal paternity must be established and the rights and responsibilities involved.
- Establish legal paternity
- Organize custody and timesharing connected to paternity
- Connect paternity with child support matters
Family Law Services I Handle Most Often
Divorce
Uncontested Divorces
Cases where both parties are willing to cooperate and reach a clear agreement that can be filed.
Contested Divorces
Situations where there is no initial agreement and court involvement is needed on certain issues.
Divorces With Minor Children
Divorces that require defining custody, timesharing and parental responsibilities in addition to the separation.
Custody & Paternity
Custody Petitions
Cases to define where children will live, how time is shared and how important decisions are made.
Modifications of Custody Agreements
Situations where circumstances have changed and an agreement or prior order must be adjusted.
Paternity Petitions
Cases to establish legal paternity and then organize custody and parental responsibilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Family Law Services
Yes, because a legal divorce is what clearly sets out in writing how each part stands: assets, debts, parenting time and responsibilities. Being separated “by word” does not prevent future problems if something becomes complicated.
No. Many divorces are resolved with agreements that are then presented to the judge for approval. Only when there is not enough agreement on important points can the case end up in longer hearings.
In many cases, yes. The goal is to organize the legal side so you can move on with your life. We work toward realistic agreements and only if it is not possible, we ask the judge to decide.
In Florida, what matters is the best interests of the minors, not what each adult wants. Factors such as stability, caregiving capacity, communication between parents and prior history are evaluated. My job is to explain this honestly based on your situation.
In some cases, yes. When there are significant changes in circumstances (residence, schedules, children’s needs), it may make sense to request a modification. First we review what the current order says and what has changed.
It is a process for the court to formally recognize who the father is of minors born outside of a marriage. From there, the rights of both parents and the best interests of the minors are determined.
No. The family law cases I handle are limited to the state of Florida. If your case is mainly connected to another state, the most honest thing is to guide you to find an attorney licensed there.
It depends on the type of case and whether it looks like there will be an agreement or not. In the consultation, I explain transparently what kind of work your matter may require and how fees would be structured in your situation.