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In the stormy seas of South Florida family law, you need an experienced hand at the helm. When your family’s future is at stake, we can give you a beacon of hope, and help you find the right path towards a successful resolution of your case based on your circumstances.
With Kalish & Jaggars on your side, you’ll gain more than a top-rated advocate who stays on top of legal news; our experienced divorce lawyers in Florida will be relentless advocates fighting for your peace of mind and best interests.
Our mission is to help you expertly navigate the labyrinth of divorce and family law legal procedures. Driven by our proven legal experience and dedication to providing you with excellent client service at one of our locations, we are committed to the communities we serve throughout Florida.
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At every step of the way you will stay informed about your case and know your rights. In family law cases, knowledge is power. We've supported our clients through their most challenging times and steered them towards a brighter future. Allow us to do the same for you. Experience the trust, compassion, and expertise that sets us apart from other attorneys.
Our approach to divorce law is unique. We're not just here to push papers and make court appearances. We're here to help you navigate your divorce with dignity, fairness, and a focus on your future with the best possible outcome based on your case.
From uncontested divorces to complex, high-asset cases, we ensure your rights and assets are protected.
We can help you navigate a smooth separation if you're both in agreement. We'll help you and your spouse settle things calmly and straightforwardly so you both move on to new chapters of your lives.
An uncontested divorce can significantly reduce legal fees and emotional stress. We’ll guide you through the process step by step to ensure everything is handled properly, saving you time, money, and frustration.
Just as tides change, so do circumstances. We can help you adjust your custody arrangements, parenting plans and timesharing agreements to ensure they continue to serve your child's best interests.
Start your married life with everything on the table. With our Prenuptial Agreement services, we'll help you define your financial boundaries clearly, creating a bedrock of understanding that prevents future disagreements.
Marriage is a journey, and we're here to help you navigate it. Our Postnuptial Agreement services let you sort out your financial details even after you've tied the knot, setting a course for a more secure, mutual understanding.
Establishing paternity is a necessary step toward getting the results you want. We can help you anchor your family ties firmly, ensuring the rights and responsibilities that come from your paternity are secured.
Equitable distribution doesn’t always mean equal — especially when significant wealth, property, and investments are involved. We represent high net worth individuals in divorce cases. Our goal is to protect your financial interests and maintain your wealth throughout the divorce process.
Keeping commitments is crucial, especially when it comes to your timesharing agreement. With our Enforce Timesharing services, we'll ensure your child's visitation schedule remains consistent and secure, just as the court ordered.
Discover all areas of our expertise beyond the harbor of the above services. We can help you navigate Florida's legal waters confidently, knowing that our experienced team is guiding you every mile of the way.
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If you are over 50 and considering divorce in Florida, the legal and financial stakes are different from what younger couples face. Here is what you need to protect before you make decisions.
Florida Family Law Guide Temporary Orders in Florida Divorce: Support, Custody & Living Arrangements While Your Case Is Pending A temporary order in a Florida divorce is a court order that controls how money, parenting, and the marital home are handled while your case is pending, before the final judgment is entered. Temporary orders can establish temporary alimony, temporary child support, temporary timesharing, exclusive use of the marital home, and even temporary attorney’s fees. They are governed primarily by Fla. Stat. sec. 61.071 (temporary support)[1] and Fla. Stat. sec. 61.13 (parental responsibility and timesharing)[2]. Most Florida divorces take months to
Florida Family Law Guide What Does a Divorce Cost in Florida? Filing Fees, Attorney Fees & Hidden Expenses The cost of divorce in Florida typically falls between $500 for a simple uncontested filing handled without a lawyer and $30,000 or more for a contested case that goes to trial. The state filing fee for a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage is approximately $408 as of 2024[1], and from there the total depends on three things: how much the two of you can agree on, how complex the assets and parenting issues are, and which professionals (attorneys, mediators, accountants, evaluators) the
Learn what Florida prenuptial and postnuptial agreements can and can’t do. Covers enforceability, business protection, alimony waivers, second marriages, and when to hire an attorney.
If your spouse refuses to sign divorce papers, ignores the process, or tells you they will “never give you a divorce,” it can feel like you are trapped. You may be wondering whether their refusal means you are stuck in a marriage you want to leave. The good news is that in Florida, your spouse generally cannot stop a divorce simply by refusing to agree. Florida is a no-fault divorce state, which means the court can grant a divorce if the marriage is irretrievably broken, even if only one spouse wants to end it. That does not mean the process
TL;DR What You Will Learn in This Article What to gather, protect, and organize before filing for divorce in Florida How Florida’s equitable distribution, time-sharing, and alimony rules affect your preparation What not to do before filing, including common mistakes that can hurt your case When and why to speak with a Florida divorce attorney before making major decisions If you are thinking about divorce, you probably have a hundred questions running through your mind right now. What happens to the house? What about the kids? How will you manage financially? Those are normal concerns, and the fact that you
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