Dissolution of Marriage

Beaches Family Law, P.A. has the experience to handle any type of divorce case, regardless of how complicated or contested the issues are. We also assist in handling same-sex family law cases, including divorce matters, including issues related to equitable distribution, domestic violence, alimony, and children’s issues, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.

We recognize the emotional, financial, and legal impact divorce has on you and your family. As unique as each family is, we recognize that there is not a one-size-fits-all divorce and that divorce often clouds one’s judgment. Our top priority is to make sure you are protected and well-informed at each step of the process.

Navigating Divorce Issues

The following issues are big elements in divorce cases, and Beaches Family Law, P.A. has successfully litigated these issues and can provide you with sound advice:
Equitable distribution, including personal property division, businesses, debt, and other financial assets
Children’s issues (timesharing, child support, and parental responsibility)
Whether one spouse must contribute towards the other spouse’s attorney fees
The enforceability of any prenuptial or postnuptial agreement

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Property Division

Dividing your marital assets and debts is one of the most important issues affecting your financial future. In Florida, your marital assets and debts are equitably divided, which means that the Courts divide marital assets and debts in a manner that is fair, but not necessarily equal. The Court has discretion in awarding assets and debts based upon the conduct of either party.

The key elements to consider equitably dividing marital assets and debts are:

Identifying marital assets and debts
Valuing each item of the marital estate (including real estate, jewelry, retirement accounts, and more)
Distributing the marital assets and debts after they are valued and presented in court

Parties may resolve the equitable distribution of their marital assets and debts through negotiation, mediation, or litigation. Often times, parties decide to negotiate property settlement rather than leave it in the hands of the Judge to eliminate the risk of losing property if the judge doesn’t rule in their favor. We will work diligently to evaluate the circumstances of your case so that we can work to negotiate or litigate a fair share of the marital estate for you.

Do I Have to Go to Trial?

Hiring a divorce lawyer does not mean your case must be highly contested and go all the way to trial. It simply positions you to protect your interests and exercise control over the situation. A majority of the time, clients’ primary goals are to resolve any disagreements and avoid trial. In this situation, we can assist you with determining whether your case can be resolved through mediation or settlement negotiations.

If settlement negotiations with your spouse do not achieve favorable results, we will advocate for you by litigating through the Court. Even if you do not desire to go to trial, you can turn it into a positive situation by being presented with an opportunity to achieve a better outcome than your initial goal.