Family Law Florida – Compassionate Legal Support
The DeVries Law Firm provides trusted guidance for divorce, child custody, support, alimony, adoption, injunctions, and other family law matters.
What is Family Law in Florida?
Family law encompasses legal matters related to domestic relationships and family structures. Florida family law covers divorce, custody, support, alimony, adoption, injunctions, and more.
Who Needs Family Law Services?
Divorce & Property Division
Navigate the complexities of dissolving your marriage and dividing marital assets fairly.
Parenting Plans & Time-Sharing
Establish custody arrangements and parenting schedules that serve your children's best interests.
Child Support & Alimony
Ensure proper financial support is established and enforced for children and former spouses.
Domestic Violence Protection
Obtain injunctions and restraining orders to protect yourself and your family from harm.
Paternity & Modifications
Establish paternity or modify existing custody, support, and alimony orders.
Adoption & Guardianship
Navigate the legal process of adopting a child or establishing legal guardianship.
Divorce Representation in Florida
Florida is a no-fault divorce state, meaning you don't need to prove wrongdoing to dissolve your marriage. We handle both contested and uncontested divorces with compassion and legal expertise.
Uncontested Divorce
Both parties agree on property division, custody, and support. Faster and more affordable.
Contested Divorce
Disagreements on key issues require court intervention to reach a fair resolution.
Equitable Distribution
Florida law requires fair, not equal, division of marital assets and liabilities.
Child Custody & Support in Florida
Florida law prioritizes the best interests of the child. We help establish parenting plans, calculate child support, and handle modifications or enforcement as circumstances change.
Parental Responsibility & Time-Sharing
- Determine legal decision-making authority
- Create fair and practical parenting schedules
- Address modification requests as needs change
Child Support Calculation
- Calculate support based on Florida guidelines
- Account for shared custody arrangements
- Enforce or modify existing orders
Alimony & Spousal Support
Alimony addresses the financial disparities between spouses after divorce. Florida courts consider various factors to determine eligibility, type, and duration of support.
Types of Alimony
- • Temporary Alimony: Provided during divorce proceedings
- • Durational Alimony: Long-term support for specific period
- • Permanent Alimony: Indefinite support (less common)
- • Lump Sum Alimony: One-time payment or property transfer
Key Considerations
- • Length of the marriage
- • Income and earning capacity of both parties
- • Standard of living during marriage
- • Age and health of both spouses
- • Modifications based on changed circumstances
Modifications & Enforcement of Court Orders
Life circumstances change. Whether you need to modify support, custody, or alimony orders, or enforce an existing court order, we provide aggressive representation.
When Modification is Needed
- ✓ Job loss or significant income change
- ✓ Changed custody arrangements
- ✓ Significant change in child's needs
- ✓ Relocation of either parent
Enforcement Actions
- ✓ Overdue child support or alimony
- ✓ Denial of court-ordered time-sharing
- ✓ Non-compliance with custody orders
- ✓ Contempt of court proceedings
Injunctions & Protection Orders
If you or your family are experiencing domestic violence or threats, we can help you obtain legal protection through injunctions and restraining orders.
Domestic Violence Injunctions
Protect yourself and your children from abuse with court-ordered protection that may include restraining orders, custody modifications, and more.
Restraining Orders
Obtain court-ordered restraining orders that prevent contact, threats, harassment, or any form of abuse or violence.
Adoption & Guardianship
Building or protecting your family through adoption or guardianship requires careful legal navigation. We guide families through every step of the process.
Adoption
Whether you're pursuing stepparent adoption, independent adoption, or agency adoption, we handle all legal requirements and documentation.
- ✓ Parental consent or termination
- ✓ Home study coordination
- ✓ Final decree preparation
Guardianship
Establish legal guardianship for children when parents are unable to provide care due to death, incapacity, or other circumstances.
- ✓ Petition filing and court process
- ✓ Background checks and investigations
- ✓ Ongoing guardianship duties
Florida Family Law Statutes
Florida family law is governed primarily by Chapter 61 of the Florida Statutes, which covers marriage, divorce, property division, custody, support, and more. Additionally, mediation is encouraged in many family law disputes as an alternative to court intervention, offering a more cost-effective and amicable resolution.
Key Statutory Areas
- • Dissolution of Marriage (Chapter 61)
- • Equitable Property Distribution
- • Child Support Guidelines
- • Parental Responsibility & Time-Sharing
Alternative Dispute Resolution
- • Divorce Mediation
- • Collaborative Law
- • Arbitration Options
- • Settlement Negotiations
Trusted by Families
Hear from clients we've helped.
"Attorney Tyson and Nelly were superb in handling my divorce. They're kind, patient, and friendly to work with. I highly recommend them."
Dee Douberly
Verified Client
"The DeVries Law Firm did a great job helping us with our guardianship. Especially Ignatius and Alex for all their help. Thank you."
Bernie Genest
Verified Client
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