- DivorceDivorce mediation requires voluntary participation of both husband and wife and is designed for couples that may or may not already agree on some matters and who want professional help to make informed decisions about other important issues and concerns. The purpose of mediation is for both husband and wife to come to a mutually acceptable settlement. It is important to remember that the mediator is neutral. He or she does no individual counseling, and his or her role is limited to gathering data, clarifying issues, and offering alternative solutions.
- Child SupportThe Florida Supreme Court family law financial affidavit is mandatory paperwork in all Florida divorces. Both spouses must complete one and deliver their completed forms to each other within 45 days of service of the initial divorce petition. There is a long form for gross annual incomes above $50,000, and a short form for $50,000 or less. Custody, Child Support, Paternity Form - Word Document
- Child Custody and VisitationOur law firm has twenty years of experience assisting clients with their family law matters. We recognize that divorce and child custody issues generate a great deal of stress and represent crucial turning points in our clients’ lives. Our goal is to help you make a smooth and effective transition to the next stage of your life.
- AdoptionStepparent adoption is the most common form of adoption. A stepparent who adopts agrees to be fully responsible for his or her spouse’s child. After the stepparent adoption occurs, the parent terminating their rights to the child no longer has any rights or responsibilities for the child, including child support.
- Paternity
- GuardianshipYou care who manages your assets in the event of your incapacity and you want to avoid the public proceedings of a possible guardianship of your property and/or probate.
- Spousal SupportAlimony, also known as spousal support, is based upon the premise that marriage is a partnership and that the termination of that partnership may require the shifting of a certain amount of income from one party to another. Alimony is designed to assist the economically weaker spouse in making the transition from marriage to life as a single person by providing income to them after their divorce.
- Annulment
- Social Security DisabilityPlease feel free to contact us using this form if you have any questions related to family law, estate planning, probate, social security disability, or mediation.
- Estate PlanningEstate Planning is the process through which a person develops a plan and prepares documents to conserve, protect, and distribute estate assets before and after death for the benefit of loved ones and charities, taking into consideration the effect of state and federal tax and administrative laws and regulations. It can also involve planning for the use of your assets for your care if you become unable to manage your affairs during your lifetime.
- WillsAny creditor or beneficiary of an estate can legally file for Probate. However, if the decedent left a Last Will & Testament (a “Will”), then the Personal Representative named in that Will usually initiates the Probate. On the other hand, if no Will was executed by the decedent, or if it cannot be located, then normally a close relative will file for Probate.
- Power of AttorneyOur firm can, among other things, help you and your family prepare for the future by drafting healthcare surrogate designations, living wills, preneed guardianships, and Last Wills and Testaments, as well as by appointing powers of attorney and establishing Trusts. For more information please contact our office.
- Probate