When a divorce or custody matter starts to feel unmanageable, what you want is not a firm that gives you a price quote and sends you home. You want someone who takes the time to explain where you stand, what the law actually says, and what a realistic path forward looks like. Kalish & Jaggars, PLLC represents individuals and families across Broward County with that exact approach: patient, educational, and built around a strategy session that answers your questions before you commit to anything.
Our Fort Lauderdale office serves Broward County clients in person at 500 E. Broward Blvd., Suite 1710. We also meet with clients by video and phone, so geographic distance within the county is never a barrier to getting counsel.
Schedule a no-pressure consultation: call (561) 709-6488 or book a time online. You will leave with a clear picture of your situation, what Florida law means for your case, and what comes next.
Family Law We Handle in Broward County
Whether your case involves a first-time filing or a modification of an existing order, our team handles the full range of family law matters that come before Broward County courts.
- Divorce: Florida requires equitable distribution of marital assets — not a simple fifty-fifty split — and the outcome of a contested case turns on the financial facts specific to your marriage. We handle contested and uncontested dissolution of marriage, including financially complex and high-asset matters requiring full litigation strategy.
- Child Custody and Time-Sharing: Florida uses “time-sharing” as the statutory term, and every parenting plan must be built around the best interests of the child under the factors enumerated in §61.13. We handle parenting plan establishment, schedule disputes, relocation matters, and enforcement when existing orders are being ignored.
- Child Support : Florida’s income shares model under §61.30 governs initial child support calculations. We handle initial orders, modifications when income or circumstances change substantially, and enforcement proceedings when payments stop.
- Alimony and Spousal Support: Florida’s 2023 alimony statute eliminated permanent alimony and revised durational limits based on the length of the marriage. We handle all forms of spousal support analysis, negotiation, modification petitions, and termination proceedings under current law.
- Property and Asset Division: Identifying and correctly classifying marital versus non-marital assets under §61.075 is where many contested cases are won or lost. We handle equitable distribution of marital property, retirement accounts subject to QDRO, business interests, and debt allocation.
- Paternity: Florida’s paternity statutes under Chapter 742 establish enforceable rights for both parents once legal fatherhood is determined — including time-sharing rights and support obligations. We handle establishment proceedings and all related parental rights matters.
- Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements: A well-drafted marital agreement that clearly defines financial boundaries before conflict arises can prevent the most costly disputes entirely. We handle drafting and reviewing agreements that hold up under Florida’s requirements for enforceability.
Broward County Communities We Serve
Kalish & Jaggars serves clients throughout Broward County, from the coastal communities along A1A to the western suburbs. If you do not see your city below, call us and we will confirm coverage.
Central and Eastern Broward
Fort Lauderdale (Downtown, Victoria Park, Tarpon River, Rio Vista, Coral Ridge, Flagler Village, Sailboat Bend), Hollywood (Hollywood Beach, West Hollywood, Emerald Hills, North Perry), Dania Beach, Hallandale Beach, Golden Isles, Wilton Manors, Oakland Park, Lauderdale Lakes, Lazy Lake
North Broward
Pompano Beach, Lighthouse Point, Hillsboro Beach, Coconut Creek, Deerfield Beach, Hillsboro Pines, Sea Ranch Lakes, Parkland, Coral Springs, Margate, North Lauderdale
West Broward
Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Southwest Ranches, Weston, Davie, Cooper City, Sunrise, Plantation, Lauderhill, Lauderdale Lakes, Tamarac
If your community is not listed, your case is still likely within our service area. Call us and we will confirm.
Additional Counties We Serve
In addition to Broward County, Kalish & Jaggars serves clients in the following counties, primarily by virtual appointment and by phone, with in-person meetings available as needed:
Where You Are, Where Your Case Is Heard
Broward County family law cases are filed in the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Family Law Division. Knowing the judges, the division’s docket practices, and the procedural expectations of that courthouse is part of how we prepare every case.
Kalish & Jaggars Office
Fort Lauderdale
500 E. Broward Blvd
Suite 1710
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394
Primary Service Area
Broward CountyCourthouse
Broward County Courthouse
201 S.E. 6th Street
Fort Lauderdale,
FL 33301
Seventeenth Judicial Circuit
Family Law Division
The Broward County Courthouse Family Law Division handles divorce filings, parenting plan disputes, child support proceedings, and post-judgment matters for all Broward County residents. Cases involving modifications of existing orders go before the same division. Our Fort Lauderdale office is less than a mile from the courthouse, which means we appear there with regularity and understand how those dockets move.
Why Broward County Families Trust Kalish & Jaggars
We use the consultation to actually answer your questions, not to close you.
Most consultations at other firms end with a price and a push to sign. Ours ends with a clear explanation of your legal situation, what Florida law says about your specific facts, and a realistic map of what the process ahead looks like. That structure is intentional, and it is one of the things our clients mention most in reviews.
We prepare every case with the Broward County courthouse in mind.
Understanding how the Family Law Division at the Seventeenth Circuit manages scheduling, temporary relief hearings, and case management conferences matters to your outcome. Our Fort Lauderdale office means we are not learning the courthouse for your case; we are already in it.
You will know where your case stands, and you will not have to chase us to find out.
We commit to regular updates and real availability. If something changes in your case, you hear from us before you have to ask. That is a standard we hold ourselves to, and one that clients in Broward County have verified in third-party reviews.
We handle complex matters across Broward County’s full asset landscape.
Broward County has significant concentrations of executive-level professionals, business owners, and people with complex asset structures. We handle equitable distribution of business interests, retirement accounts, and deferred compensation with the attention to detail those cases require — from initial financial analysis through contested hearings.
Our promise is preparation, not predictions.
No attorney can tell you exactly how a Broward County judge will rule. What we can tell you is that your case is built carefully, that the arguments are grounded in Florida law, and that you understand what you are walking into at every stage. That kind of honesty is how we define the attorney-client relationship.
Ready to talk? Call (561) 709-6488 or schedule a no-pressure consultation.
What to Expect When You Call
Our consultation process is straightforward and built around three things you need before any decisions get made:
- We listen first. Tell us what is happening. The short version is fine, and we will ask the questions that matter.
- We explain what Florida law says. In plain English. No lecture, no scare tactics, no pressure.
We map the next step. You will leave the consultation with a clear sense of what comes next: filing, responding, gathering records, or taking time to think it through.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where will my Broward County family law case be filed?
Broward County family law cases are filed in the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court, Family Law Division, located at 201 S.E. 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. Depending on your ZIP code, the nature of your case, and local court administration procedures, filing and case assignment details may vary. Residency in Broward County and Florida’s six-month domicile requirement govern filing eligibility for dissolution of marriage.
Do I have to come into the Fort Lauderdale office, or can we work virtually?
Both options are available. Our Fort Lauderdale office at 500 E. Broward Blvd. is open for in-person meetings and is close to the courthouse. We also work with clients by video and phone throughout Broward County, so you can start the process without leaving your home or office.
What if my spouse recently moved out of state?
Florida courts may still have jurisdiction over your divorce and property division even if your spouse has left the state, depending on where the marriage was last established. For custody matters, jurisdiction turns on where your children have lived — a question governed by the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA). Call us and we will walk through the specifics of your situation.
Does it matter which part of Broward County I live in?
For filing purposes, no. All Broward County family law matters go before the same Family Law Division in Fort Lauderdale regardless of whether you live in Weston, Pompano Beach, or Dania Beach. However, practical logistics — proximity to the courthouse, how hearings are scheduled — can affect how we plan around your case. We handle clients across the county.
What does it cost to hire a family law attorney in Broward County?
Attorney fees in family law depend on the complexity of the case, whether it settles or goes to hearing, and the volume of motions involved. We discuss fees transparently during the consultation, so you know what to expect before committing to representation. There is no charge for the initial meeting.
I do not know exactly what kind of legal help I need yet.
That is the most common place to start. Bring us the facts of your situation during the consultation and we will help you understand what the legal issues actually are, what your options look like, and what it makes sense to do next. You do not need to have it figured out before you call.
Talk to a Broward County Family Law Attorney
Our Broward County family law attorneys know the Seventeenth Circuit, know the path through a difficult case, and will walk you through what comes next before you commit to anything. Broward County families deserve guidance that is substantive, honest, and built around their specific situation — not a script.
At Kalish & Jaggars, the strategy meeting is designed to leave you with a clear picture of your legal options and what Florida law says about your case — before you commit to anything.
Our Fort Lauderdale family law office is less than a mile from the Broward County Courthouse and serves as the primary contact point for Broward County clients. Evening and weekend appointments are available.
Call (561) 709-6488 or schedule a consultation meeting online. We are available 24/7, and evening and weekend appointments are available for Broward County clients.
