Family Law – Fort Lauderdale Family & Divorce Attorneys

Family law encompasses and includes multiple issues and topics: divorce or “dissolution of marriage”, child custody and visitation, child support, alimony, and the division of marital property.

Prenuptial Agreements

Prenuptial agreements are basically contracts entered into by prospective spouses with the purpose of clearly establishing the rights, duties and obligations of the parties in the event of a termination of the marriage whether by death or divorce.

Property Division

Division of property or equitable distribution is a judicial division of property rights and obligations between spouses during divorce.

Modification of Decrees

Modification of Family Law Decress in Florida including child custody and visitation, property, spousal support.

Father Rights

Fathers have rights in the State of Florida. Among these rights are the right to have your name added to a child's birth certificate after paternity has been established and the right to seek custody of your child.

Domestic Violence

In Florida, domestic violence is any unwanted physical contact between two parties who are in an intimate relationship, including married and unmarried couples as well as parents and children.

Divorce

The Florida family code has many provisions governing how divorcing couples may divide marital assets, establish custody agreements, and make decisions in their children's lives. Most can be confusing and difficult to resolve for the average lay person. A divorce attorney can decipher the legal jargon and help explain how particular statutes may affect your […]

Child Custody

Child custody and visitation decisions are some of the most important aspects of a divorce or dissolution proceeding. In determining how parental responsibilities should be shared, you and your former spouse or partner must determine...

Alimony

Alimony in a divorce or dissolution case is based primarily on two important factors: need and an ability to pay. But what does that mean? Well, Florida courts have the authority to grant alimony (spousal support) to either party in a divorce or dissolution. That alimony award can be either durational or permanent.

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