Florida Family Law FAQs

We listen to your concerns and goals, review the basic facts, explain how Florida family law applies, discuss strategies and next steps, and answer your questions in clear terms.

If available: existing court orders or agreements, recent financial information or pay stubs, court papers you have received, and parenting plans or mediation agreements. Don’t worry if you don’t have everything.

Yes. Information you share is protected and will not be disclosed without your permission, even if you don’t move forward with representation.

Anyone considering divorce, involved in a custody or time-sharing dispute, dealing with child support or alimony, facing a relocation request, seeking to modify or enforce an order, or unsure of their rights.

Florida uses equitable distribution: fair, but not always equal.

Many cases resolve through negotiation and mediation; others need hearings or trial.

Florida courts address parental responsibility and time-sharing in a parenting plan, based on the child’s best interests.

Using statutory guidelines based on both parents’ income, health insurance and childcare costs, and the number of overnights with each parent.

A move of more than 50 miles for 60+ consecutive days requires the other parent’s consent or a court order.

Most can be modified upon a substantial, material and unanticipated change in circumstances.

Florida law provides enforcement tools, including a motion for contempt.