PRACTICE AREAS

DIVORCE/DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Divorce proceedings in Florida are either contested or uncontested. In a contested divorce, the Court may determine the following issues: Equitable Distribution, Alimony/Spousal Support, Child Support, Timesharing /Parenting Plans (formerly “custody” or “visitation”), Relocation, and every other issue affecting your family. In an uncontested divorce, through negotiation or mediation, the parties agree on the major issues respective to their divorce settlement. Even in an uncontested matter, it is wise to have attorney on your side to help you navigate the divorce process.

ALIMONY/SPOUSAL SUPPORT MODIFICATION

Absent certain “non-modifiable” provisions in the parties’ settlement agreement or Court Order, Alimony/Spousal Support may be modifiable based on a substantial, material, and permanent change in circumstances from the most recent order establishing or modifying alimony. Whether you are paying or receiving spousal support, it is imperative that you immediately seek legal counsel, upon learning of a change in circumstances to ensure the appropriate amount of support.

RELOCATION OF A MINOR CHILD

Relocation cases involve one parent seeking to temporarily or permanently move fifty or more miles from the established residence with the parties’ minor child. We represent clients seeking to relocate with a minor child and those seeking to defend against a proposed relocation of a minor child.

PATERNITY

Paternity must be determined for children born to an unwed mother, before the father can legally enjoy his parental rights. Additionally, paternity cases require the establishment of a parenting plan and child support. We represent clients in all aspects of paternity cases.

ENFORCEMENT AND CONTEMPT

We represent clients who are either seeking an enforcement and/or contempt action or defending against an enforcement and/or contempt action. Situations were and Enforcement or Contempt action may be appropriate can include the following: (1) Failing to abide by a Settlement Agreement; (2) Failing to follow a Parenting Plan or Timesharing Schedule; Failing to pay Child Support; (3) Failure to pay Alimony; and (4) Failure to pay attorney’s fees.

POSTNUPTIAL AGREEMENTS

A Postnuptial Agreements is written contract entered into by a married couple that addresses their personal financial and property issues. We assist clients in the negotiation and drafting of Postnuptial Agreements.

ESTATE PLANNING

We craft tailormade estate plans to ensure the protection and wellbeing of our clients and their families. Our estate planning services include the preparation of: (1) Wills; (2)Trusts; (3) Powers of Attorney; (4) Designations of Healthcare Surrogate; and (5) Designations of Pre-need guardian for the individual and their minor children.

TIMESHARING AND/OR CHILD SUPPORT MODIFICATION

Final Judgments, Settlement Agreements, and subsequent Court Orders addressing Child Support and/or Timesharing may be modifiable in whole or in part. Child Support may be modified due to a substantial, material, permanent, and unanticipated change of circumstances. Similarly, a Timesharing may be modified upon a substantial, material and unanticipated change in circumstances. We can assist you in determining if your circumstances warrant a modification of Child Support and/or Timesharing.

PRENUPTIAL/PREMARITAL AGREEMENTS

Prenuptial Agreements are valuable tools that help reduce the uncertainty, stress, and expense of a contested divorce. These agreements can address a number of financial and property concerns including, but not limited to, wealth preservation, protection of separate property, protection of an individual’s business, and alimony. We represent clients with the negotiation, preparation, review, and litigation of premarital agreements.

BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS

We represent clients, throughout South Florida in business transactions such as: (1) Mergers and Acquisitions; (2) Creating New Businesses (3) Amending Articles of Incorporation/Operating Agreements; (4) Adding Members and Classes to already formed businesses; and (5) Creating Aliases for Businesses.

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