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Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
University of Miami School of Law
Over 17 years experience as an attorney and a mediator. I have litigated and settled hundreds of contested and uncontested divorce matters. Through this experience, and through extensive training as a mediator, a collaborative divorce professional and a guardian ad litem, I have learned that a lawyers’ most important task in a divorce matter is to encourage clients to seek the most cost-effective solutions to minimize the trauma experienced not only by the divorcing parties but also by their children.
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Free ConsultationOffers Video ChatFort Lauderdale, FL Family Law Attorney with 18 years experience
Family, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
Family law and bankruptcy attorney Ms. Carmen Soto was born in South Florida and speaks fluent Spanish and English. She has traveled extensively and has been exposed to many diverse cultural environments and is, therefore, understanding and sensitive to the cultural differences of a diverse, international clientele. Her practice is devoted to family related issues, bankruptcy as well as civil litigation.
During her career, Ms. Soto was employed for three years with the Department of Children and Families and understands the emotional hardship that families undergo during times of extraordinary stress. She has experience dealing with people going through extreme conflicts....
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(954) 358-2020
600 S. Andrews Avenue
Suite 406
Fort Lauderdale,
FL 33301
Family, Divorce, Immigration and Personal Injury
Florida International University College of Law
Miss Opal P. Lee is admitted to practice law in Florida and the island of Jamaica (having offices in both jurisdictions). She founded FloJam Legal in 2006 and is one of the managing attorneys. Miss Lee earned a Juris Doctorate Degree from Florida International University College of Law, and Legal Education Certificate from the Norman Manley Law School.
Miss Lee possesses extensive experience in the areas of Immigration, Divorce, Family Law and Personal Injury. Miss Lee is committed to providing efficient, effective, reliable and aggressive representation to her clients and will ensure she delivers only high quality representation to all...
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Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, DUI and Immigration
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
Bradford Cohen Law practices in the areas of Immigration, Criminal Defense, Real Estate and Bankruptcy. Bradford Cohen personally handles Criminal Defense cases such as the following: Major Criminal Defense, State and Federal, Local and State Wide; White Collar Crimes, Felonies, and Misdemeanors; Immigration, Nationally assisting individuals with immigration issues.
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(954) 765-1900
101 NE Third Avenue
Suite 1250
Fort Lauderdale,
FL 33301
Offers Video ChatFort Lauderdale, FL Family Law Lawyer with 25 years experience
Family, Business, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
Ms. Mayersohn, the firm’s founder and owner, is a graduate of the University of California at Los Angeles in 1991 where she received her B.A. in History and emphases in both Speech and Spanish as well as the Frederick G. Levin College of Law at the University of Florida in 1994 where she was Editor-In-Chief of the Florida Journal of International Law as well as Justice of Phi Alpha Delta. Leah has been in private practice since 1999 after serving five years as an Assistant State Attorney with the Broward County State Attorney's Office where she gained extensive trial...
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St. Thomas University School of Law and Florida Atlantic University
Hilda R. Ramirez-Gainza, Esq. graduated cum laude from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, and received her Juris Doctorate from St. Thomas University School of Law. Fluent in both English and Spanish, her excellent research and writing skills enable her to analyze and articulate complex legal issues clearly, concisely and decisively.
Mrs. Gainza specializes in the areas of Personal Injury, Family Law and Immigration. She is a current member of the Florida Bar and past member of the American Bar Association.
Call Hilda at (954) 463-1210 or email her at gainzalaw@aol.com to discuss your legal concerns. You...
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Florida International University College of Law
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University of Miami School of Law
Elissa Pearl is an attorney and Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator who assists parties desiring divorce (dissolution of marriage), child custody, distribution of assets, modification, child support, alimony, and other divorce or family-related matters. With a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, she also provides Divorce Empowerment Coaching to clients all over the United States who are either contemplating divorce, going through the divorce process, or are trying to attain their most worthwhile life after divorce. Elissa is an adjunct professor at Broward College, and is a guest lecturer at Nova Southeastern University on topics related to law,...
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Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of Miami
Alan Jay Braverman, is Board Certified in Marital and Family Law and concentrates his practice on divorce-related issues, including custody and visitation, child support and alimony, and domestic violence. Licensed to practice in Florida and New Jersey, Mr. Braverman has been an active member of The Florida Bar since 1973. He is registered with the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. Only the most distinguished lawyers appear in the Bar Register – those who have achieved the prestigious “AV” rating as a lawyer. Mr. Braverman has served on numerous Florida Bar committees and is also a Florida Supreme Court Certified...
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Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
Kristin Padowitz earned her bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Florida where she was a member of the Criminal Justice Honor Society. Subsequently, she went on to earn her law degree from Nova Southeastern University. Having gained experience in civil practice as well as criminal defense, Kristin had a desire to become a well-rounded lawyer. Because of that, Kristin Padowitz left the Broward County Public Defender’s Office to become a prosecutor at the Broward County State Attorney’s Office. During her time in the Broward County State Attorney’s Office, she tried upward of 75 cases, all in...
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Family and Divorce
Nova Southeastern University
Bob was born and raised in Miami, Florida. He is a native Floridian, who attended both undergraduate school and law school in South Florida. He has had his own private practice in Broward County since 1984 and has been practicing Marital and Family law since being admitted to the Florida Bar in 1980. Mr. Sidweber is Florida Bar Board Certified in Marital and Family Law and has been since 1995, having met all of the requirements of the Florida Bar to be called an expert and specialist. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, since March...
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Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
Attorney Laura Arcaro is a seasoned litigator and compassionate advocate in the area of family law. As a founder of Arcaro Law Group in Fort Lauderdale, she has helped countless clients settle family disputes, including divorce, child support, domestic violence cases, and more, and has extensive knowledge of and experience with international child abduction and custody. Attorney Arcaro graduated from Duke University after completing undergraduate studies in public policy and environmental science and policy. She has a Master of Health Administration from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and earned her Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College...
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Florida State University College of Law
Our Firms mission statement is to maintain the highest degree of ethics, while serving our Clients. Our focus is the "C.A.R.E." concept which is to be Compassionate toward our Client: to Advocate zealously for our Clients; to provide Resolution for our Clients; to be as Efficient as possible in order to earn the confidence and trust of all involved.
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(954) 800-5000
450 East Las Olas Boulevard
Las Olas Centre, Suite 1090
Fort Lauderdale,
FL 33301-2276
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Nova Southeastern University
DANIEL E. FORREST specializes in all divorce and family law matters, including paternity, premarital agreements, domestic violence, enforcement, contempt, alimony, child support, custody, visitation, parenting plans, time-sharing, equitable distribution, property division, restraining orders, mediation, and post-judgment modifications.
He is Board Certified in Marital & Family Law by The Florida Bar’s Board of Legal Specialization and Education.
He is a graduate of the University of Florida (B.A., 2002) and Nova Southeastern University School of Law (J.D., 2006).
Mr. Forrest has received Martindale-Hubbell's esteemed "AV- Preeminent" rating, which recognizes lawyers with the highest ethical standards and professional ability. He has been selected for...
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(877) 352-2873
600 South Andrews Avenue
Suite - 600
Fort Lauderdale,
FL 33301
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Nova Southeastern University
Addiction Recovery Legal Services, LLC
Position: Director
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Description: Addiction Recovery Legal Services, LLC is a legal partnership focusing on working with families to obtain court ordered drug and alcohol intervention, assessment and stabilization for anyone with a substance abuse problem. We can also help to ensure that future treatment is ordered and monitored by the Court.
We recognize the unique issues and difficulties faced by families forced to deal with a loved ones substance abuse or drug addiction. We further understand and are experienced in dealing with legal issues associated with individuals who have a dual diagnosis for both substance...
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University of Florida Levin College of Law
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Nova Southeastern University
Juan Gainza, Esq. graduated from Florida International University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice, and received his Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University School of Law. Fluent in both English and Spanish, his excellent research and writing skills enable him to analyze and articulate complex legal issues clearly, concisely and decisively.
Mr. Gainza specializes in the areas of Personal Injury, Family Law and Immigration. He is a current member of the Florida Bar and past member of the American Immigration Lawyers’s Association and the American Bar Association.
Call Juan at (954) 463-1210 to discuss your legal concerns. You have...
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(954) 703-2110
101 N.E. 3rd Avenue
Suite 1500
Fort Lauderdale,
FL 33301
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Florida International University College of Law
Arielle Capuano’s practice is focused almost exclusively on divorce, custody, and family law matters. Her family law experience ranges from uncontested divorces to complex divorces, high asset divorces, paternity cases, custody cases, relocation cases, modifications, enforcement and contempt, and domestic violence. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Arielle obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Advertising & Public Relations from the University of Central Florida. Graduating near the top of her class, Arielle received her Juris Doctor Degree from Florida International University College of Law, where she was actively involved in the leadership of the Board of Advocates, the...
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The University of Chicago Law School
I concentrate on Collaborative Divorce and Mediation in my practice. I litigated for many years – fighting in court, drafting adversarial pleadings directed to the other spouse or parent, but have come to believe over the years that for virtually every family law matter, a better and less expensive option is Collaborative Divorce or Collaborative Family Law, or a process we call Co-Mediation. You can find more about each approach on my website.
Give me a call and we can discuss how to divorce or resolve other family law matters – in my opinion, the decision how to handle...
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Free ConsultationFamily, Business and Real Estate
University of Florida
Charles R. Maxwell II is a Florida native. He attended the University of Florida from 1991 through 1999 where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance with Honors, a Masters in Business Administration, and a Juris Doctorate degree.
Upon completion of his studies, Mr. Maxwell was admitted into the Florida Bar and immediately began practicing law in 1999. He started his career working with the law firm of Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson, P.A, where his practice primarily focused in the areas of debtor in possession financing in Chapter 11 corporate bankruptcies, affordable housing, and municipal bond law.
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Family, Criminal and Personal Injury
Florida State University College of Law
Jennito Simon has close to 5 years of Criminal Defense, Family Law and Personal Injury law experience. During the first 27 months of his legal career as an Assistant State Attorney, Jennito Simon has handled Habitual Felony Offenders, Prison Release Re-offender, and 10-20-life cases. Since then, in 2015, he opened the Law Office of Jennito Simon and has worked hard for his clients to make sure they have the best representation in the city of Fort Lauderdale.
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Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Immigration
University of Florida Levin College of Law
I graduated from the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida in 1997. I was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1998 and immediately began working as an assistant state attorney for the Palm Beach State Attorney’s Office where I prosecuted hundreds of criminal defendants. Towards the end of 1998, I then entered civil practice when I joined the Legal Aid Office in Dade County, Florida where I assisted clients in family law matters ranging from divorce, to distribution of properties and debts. Thereafter, in 1999, I went into private practice, and based upon my experience and qualifications was also appointed...
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Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
Allison L Bishow is a family law attorney in Ft. Lauderdale specializing in divorce, child support, paternity, alimony, and time-sharing. As a family lawyer, Ms. Bishow listens to all client's objectives and concerns in order to develop an individualized strategy to meet the needs of each client. She approaches every custody, divorce, and child support case with immense compassion and detail, well aware of the emotional nature of these matters. She understands the value of mediation in developing positive working relationships between individuals in stressful situations, particularly where children are involved. She enjoys advocating for her clients and is committed...
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(954) 495-4690
110 East Broward Boulevard
Suite 1700
Fort Lauderdale,
FL 33301
Free ConsultationOffers Video ChatFamily, Bankruptcy and Divorce
University of Florida
Darren K. Edwards was born in Columbus, Georgia. He attended high school at Boyd Anderson High School in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida. Darren attended the University of Florida and received a B.S. in Broadcasting. He received a law degree from the University of Florida in 1988. He has worked as an attorney for Broward County, as counsel for the Palm Beach County School Board and as a Senior Assistant Attorney General handling Family law matters. The majority of his practice consists of Family Law and Bankruptcy matters.
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Free ConsultationOffers Video ChatPlantation, FL Family Law Attorney with 25 years experience
Family and Divorce
Nova Southeastern University
Ms Joseph has over 25 years’ experience litigating marital & family law cases throughout South Florida, around the state, and occasionally, around the country. Ms. Joseph is passionate about helping her clients navigate the legal process, yet mindful of the financial and emotional toll drawn out, and unnecessary litigation takes on the family. Ms. Joseph handles divorce, child custody, paternity, alimony & support, equitable distribution, injunctions, enforcement, modification; temporary relief, uncontested cases and more, every day. Ms Joseph works with respected experts, in complex & discreet settlement negotiations, prepares agreements, etc. Ms. Joseph has vast experience mediating and...
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Family, Education, Juvenile and Social Security Disability
University of Florida
Attorney Veronica Robinson has practiced law since she graduated in 1995 from University of Florida College of Law with a concentration in family and disability law. These two fields are related in both requires an attorney who is diligent and understands that winning in the courtroom is largely based upon the preparation outside of the courtroom. More importantly, both fields involve helping people during their most vulnerable time to move forward to their next chapter in this book called “Life.”
Veronica’s legal expertise is in the representation of individuals in their disability claims.The disability claims range from representing students against school...
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Nova Southeastern University
J. Armando Edmiston is an aggressive, knowledgeable and experienced personal injury and criminal defense lawyer handling serious felonies, sexual assault, DUI's, driving offenses, drug charges and weapon crimes. ...
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Plantation, FL Family Law Attorney with 36 years experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of Miami School of Law
My practice as an attorney can be summed up in one word: FOCUS. Focus on divorce and family law; focus on the people of Fort Lauderdale and Broward County; focus on creating solutions; and, most importantly —
Focus On Your Needs, Goals And Best Interests
Meeting the needs and goals of my clients and protecting their best interests is always my primary concern. For this reason, finding out exactly what those needs, goals and interests are is first on the agenda. As a sole practitioner, I have the ability to manage my own caseload and to take the time necessary to get...
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Family and Divorce
Nova Southeastern University
Divorce attorney Steven D. Miller is the expert on uncontested divorces in the state of Florida. With 30 years of experience Steven Miller has been able to come up with an easy to understand and follow process for couples to complete a divorce in the state of Florida. Attorney Miller has provided clients with countless videos, free forms, and legal advice for years. He is happy to help everyone with a free consultation. For child custody and child support cases Steven Miller can make the process as easy as possible so that your family can continue to live as normal...
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(954) 316-3496
Pine Island Commons
8551 West Sunrise Blvd., Suite 301
Plantation,
FL 33322
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Emory University
Cindy S. Vova, a South Florida native, is began practicing law in 1984. Ms. Vova founded the Law Offices of Cindy S. Vova in 1992 with the two-fold objective of providing superior representation to her clients and delivering the personal attention that each client deserves. She concentrates her practice on divorce and family law issues. From uncontested short-term marriages to complex divorces involving asset valuation issues to time sharing with special needs children, Ms. Vova brings compassionate dedication to all of her clients, and provides dignity to the divorce process. Her greatest passion is encouraging...
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Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
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(954) 734-6048
500 East Broward Boulevard, Suite 1710
Fort Lauderdale,
FL 33394
Family, Divorce and Probate
St. Thomas University School of Law
I have been practicing family law exclusively since 2007. I've never done anything else, because I understand how important it is to know what you are doing when you are dealing with someone's family. I have personal experience with my own broken family, and bring that experience with me to better serve my clients who may be faced with the same or similar situation. I also worked for the Florida Attorney General in Child Support Enforcement for about three years. If you are dealing with the Department of Revenue and child support, I may be able...
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(954) 761-3357
200 SE 6th Street
Suite 605-A
Fort Lauderdale,
FL 33301
Free ConsultationFamily and Criminal
Nova Southeastern University
I have experience in the areas of criminal and family .My Criminal Trial Practice includes, but is not limited to, Murder, Manslaughter Aggravated Battery, Armed Robbery, Armed Burglary, all Sex Crimes, including Capital, Drug Trafficking/Possession, Domestic Violence, Grand Theft, Elderly Abuse, Child Abuse, D.U.I., Resisting Arrest with or without violence, Violations of Probation and Bond hearings. I can also file motions for an early termination of probation and community control. In some cases, you may be eligible for a sealing or expungement of your record. I have extensive experience in downward departure and youthful...
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I am an AV-Rated Florida Bar Board Certified Criminal Trial Expert, and a former prosecutor and journalist. I take a “crisis management” approach to criminal law, utilizing my extensive criminal law and public relations background to help ordinary people accused by the government of wrongdoing. I approach each case on two fronts: ensuring my clients’ constitutional rights and freedoms are protected, and portraying clients in the best possible light to judges, prosecutors and juries. I hold the government to its obligation to prove a client’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, but also recognize the possibility that clients may someday...
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Family, Divorce, Foreclosure Defense and Probate
Nova Southeastern University and Catholic University of Goias in Brazil
Offering personalized legal service. You will be in direct contact with the attorney, not staff members. Evenings and weekend appointments available for your convenience! Contact us now for a consultation! Fale diretamente com a advogada! Ligue agora para marcar a sua consulta!
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Family and Divorce
University of Miami School of Law
Attorney Lindsay A. Feldman was admitted to practice law in Florida State back in 2002. She has been handling divorce and family law cases for over a decade and she is committed to serving families in Broward County, Florida. Divorce can be a difficult process, but she can help you work to protect your best interests and attain a favorable outcome. Lindsay Feldman graduated from University of Miami for her undergraduate degree and she later received her Juris Doctorate and Masters of Business Administration from their School of Law and Business in South Florida. Attorney Feldman handles a wide variety...
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(954) 566-9889
The Legal Center
888 SE 3rd Ave., Suite 402
Fort Lauderdale,
FL 33316
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal and Personal Injury
University of Miami School of Law
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Free ConsultationFamily, Business and Immigration
University of Florida
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(954) 739-5600
2331 N State Road 7
Suite 212
Fort Lauderdale,
FL 33313
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Immigration
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University and Florida State University College of Law
Skilled Trial Lawyer. Hard Negotiator. Over 19 years of Jury trials. Trial Attorney of the Year 1997 and 1998 in the Public Defenders Office. Successfully defended numerous deportation cases involving drug charges and other felonies
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Nova Southeastern University
When you hire me you get my team. Three attorneys, a paralegal and an assistant. That gives you prompt responses to time sensitive issues and provides efficient streamlined legal representation.
I have been licensed in Florida since September 1990, continuously practicing in both state and federal court. I attended University of Florida and was awarded my BSBA in December 1986 and was awarded my JD from Nova Southeastern University in May 1990.
My practice areas, over the past 28+ years have been Family Law, Civil Litigation, Business Litigation [all of which are trial level and appeals] and some transactional law....
Fort Lauderdale Family Legal Aid & Pro Bono Services
Legal Aid Service of Broward County, Inc.
(954) 765-8957
Ext. 27
Plantation, FL
Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida
(954) 736-2400
Plantation, FL
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Dealing with family law issues?
Family law generally concerns domestic relations and family-related matters such as marriage, civil unions, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, guardianships, domestic abuse, surrogacy, child custody, child abduction, the dissolution of marriage and associated issues. Each state has its own set of family laws, and traveling across state borders can sometimes affect your rights and those of your family.
Contrary to popular belief, seeking the advice of a family law attorney does not necessarily mean that something is amiss in your family. A family law attorney can help negotiate prenuptial/premarital agreements for clients in anticipation of marriage or advise same-sex couples on relevant legal issues affecting their relationship. They also can help with adoption proceedings and other procedures involving children.
Family law attorneys often do represent clients seeking a divorce, annulment or legal separation, and the complicated issues that can arise as a result. Although domestic abuse is a criminal offense, some family law attorneys are skilled at handling these situations, as they are often entangled with other family law issues.
Some jurisdictions certify lawyers as family law specialists, which means these attorneys have met the certifying body's minimum requirements for education, experience, and examination.
No-Fault Proceeding:
A civil case in which parties may resolve their dispute without a formal finding of error or fault.
Paternity Suit:
A lawsuit to determine the father of a child whose parents were not married when the child was born.
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