Divorce. My experience can help achieve the best possible outcome for you and your children.

Florida is a “No-Fault” state regarding divorce. That means reasons or causes for the end of the marriage are not an issue for the court. Whether or not anyone thinks that is unfair, the law doesn’t allow one party to punish the other. In fact, letting your emotions guide your actions could really be detrimental to the outcome of your case. One of my roles is to help remove the emotion from the handling of your case.

Settlement- Negotiations that lead to a mutually satisfying settlement is the best way to conclude your case. A settlement offers a much wider range of options because if your case goes to trial, we will be limited to pleas and motions based on the limited evidence allowed in court. A trial removes a lot of your ability to control the outcome.

Alimony- Alimony or spousal support is sometimes awarded and depends on several factors such as the length of the marriage, employment circumstances and business involvements. Alimony is governed by one party’s ability to pay and the other party’s need. Both must be proved in court.

Child Custody- The awarding of custody is decided on the basis of one thing: what is best for the children. It is important to remember that even after a divorce, both parties will always remain parents to their children. An agreeable settlement of custody is the most important thing that will help your children cope in this difficult time.

Child Support- Florida has specific guidelines regarding child support that my be different than what you hear about other places or from years past. Once custody is decided, both parties will be required to provide child support, with the non-residential parent paying their portion to the residential parent. Child support takes precidence over any other bill or financial obligation either parent may have. As your attorney, I will vigorously defend your interests, and work to bring about the best possible outcome for your children.