Theodore H. Enfield P.A. - Miami Firm of Family Law
Dissolution of Marriage
From
annulment to
legal separation to
marital dissolution, spouses have options for ending relationships. If you think a separation or a
divorce is in your future, there are several things you can do in Florida to protect your financial interests and your family relationships.
Equitable Distribution of Marital Assets and Liabilities
When dividing property, if there is no prenuptial agreement telling how marital assets and liabilities should be separated, Florida courts will consider the contributions that each party made to the marriage. Those contributions include support of your spouse's career or education, care for children, homemaking, and any interruption of career or educational opportunities.
Spousal Maintenance
When a long-term marriage ends in divorce, Florida courts may grant
alimony to either party if there is an economic need. The parties can also agree to an unequal division of marital property instead of alimony.
Child Custody and Support
Child support and
child custody issues can arise whether the parents are married or not. In Florida, all children have a right to receive support from both parents. Theodore H. Enfield P.A. works with parents to establish
paternity, adoption for stepparents, and
child support and custody orders.
Child Custody and Support Modifications
The Florida family law court that presided over your original child custody and child support order has the power to enforce that order and to make
post-decree modifications. If you have a child support or child custody issue, you will need the court's help to resolve it.
Parental Relocation
One of the most difficult child custody issues that can arise after divorce is
relocation. It is hard to find a win-win solution when one parent wants to move a child to another state or even another country. In a dispute over a proposed relocation, it seems inevitable that one of the parents will win and the other will lose.
Domestic Violence
If your spouse or partner is threatening you or has become physically abusive, Florida's
domestic violence laws can give you a great deal of power. By filing an injunction, you can have your spouse removed from your home and barred from contacting you. However, a spouse who wants to get the upper hand in a divorce case can also misuse accusations of domestic violence.
Free Consultation With a Florida Lawyer
For a free consultation by telephone, call Miami attorney Theodore Enfield at 305-933-9592 or 800-733-5299; or fill out the
contact form on this website.