When a family matter reaches a point that feels genuinely out of your control, the last thing you need is a lawyer who makes it more confusing. What you need is someone who will give you honest answers, a clear path through a complicated process, and the patience to explain what Florida law actually means for your specific situation. That is what Kalish & Jaggars, PLLC brings to Martin County families, from the first call through the last filing.
Our West Palm Beach office is the primary point of contact for Martin County clients, located approximately 35 miles south of Stuart along US-1 and I-95. We meet clients in person at our West Palm Beach location, and we serve Martin County residents by video and phone for every stage of a case where an in-person visit is not necessary.
Schedule a no-pressure consultation: call (561) 709-6488 or book a time online. You will leave the conversation with a clear picture of your options and what Florida law says about your specific situation, before you commit to anything.
Family Law We Handle in Martin County
Whether you are navigating a divorce, resolving a parenting dispute, or formalizing an agreement before you marry, our team handles the full range of Florida family law matters. Each area below links to a dedicated page with the full legal detail for your situation.
- Divorce: Florida requires equitable — not equal — distribution of marital assets, and the outcome of a contested divorce depends heavily on the financial facts of your specific case. We handle contested and uncontested dissolution of marriage, including high-asset and complex financial matters.
- Custody and Timesharing: Florida uses the term “timesharing” rather than custody, and every parenting plan must serve the best interests of the child under the statutory factors in §61.13. We handle parenting plan establishment, modification, and enforcement.
- Child Support: Florida courts calculate child support using an income shares model set out in §61.30. We handle initial calculation, modification when circumstances change, and enforcement when obligations are not being met.
- Alimony: Florida’s 2023 alimony statute eliminated permanent alimony and restructured durational limits based on marriage length. We handle spousal support analysis, negotiation, and modification petitions under the current law.
- Property Division: Equitable distribution of marital assets and debts, including retirement accounts subject to QDRO, business interests, and real estate. Distinguishing marital from non-marital property under §61.075 is often where contested cases turn.
- Paternity: Florida’s paternity statutes under Chapter 742 give both parents enforceable rights once legal paternity is established — including timesharing rights and support obligations. We handle establishment, modification, and related proceedings.
- Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements: Marital agreements that clearly define financial expectations and asset treatment can prevent the most contested disputes from arising in the first place. We handle drafting, review, and enforcement.
Martin County Communities We Serve
Our West Palm Beach office serves clients throughout Martin County. If your city or neighborhood is not listed below, call us to confirm coverage.
Stuart and the County Seat
Stuart, Jensen Beach, Port Salerno, Rio, Sewall’s Point
Palm City and the Western Communities
Palm City, Indiantown, Hobe Sound, Ocean Breeze
Barrier Island and Coastal Communities
Jupiter Island, Hutchinson Island South
Not sure if we cover your area? Call us. Martin County is part of our documented service area, and we serve clients throughout the county by phone, video, and in person at our West Palm Beach location.
Central and Greater West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Shores, North Palm Beach, Lake Park, Riviera Beach, Mangonia Park, Lake Clarke Shores, Palm Springs, Haverhill, Royal Palm Beach, Wellington, Greenacres, Cloud Lake, Glen Ridge, Lake Worth Beach, Lantana, Hypoluxo, Atlantis
Northern Palm Beach County
Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, Jupiter Inlet Colony, Juno Beach, Jupiter Farms, Tequesta, North Palm Beach
Southern Palm Beach County
Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Briny Breezes, Gulf Stream, Manalapan, Highland Beach, Ocean Ridge, South Palm Beach
Western Palm Beach County
Loxahatchee, Loxahatchee Groves, Westlake, The Acreage, Belle Glade, South Bay, Pahokee, Canal Point
If your city or community is not listed, call us directly. We serve clients throughout Palm Beach County and can confirm coverage for your specific location.
Additional Counties We Serve
In addition to Martin 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
Family law cases filed by Martin County residents are heard at the Martin County Courthouse in Stuart, which sits in the 19th Judicial Circuit of Florida. The 19th Circuit covers Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River counties.
Kalish & Jaggars Office
West Palm Beach
2161 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd
Suite 302
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Primary Service Area
Martin CountyPalm Beach County
Courthouse
Martin County CourthouseStuart, FL 34994
19th Judicial Circuit
The Martin County Courthouse family law division is located at 100 E. Ocean Blvd. in Stuart. Our team is familiar with the 198th Circuit’s filing requirements and local procedural rules, and handles all filling with attention to distinctions between 15th and 19th Circuit practices.
Why Martin County Families Trust Kalish & Jaggars
Our consultation is not a sales call.
Most law firms schedule a free consultation and use it to walk you toward signing a retainer. Our free consultation is structured differently: you talk, we listen, we explain what Florida law says about your situation in plain English, we answer your questions, and we map a strategy before we ever discuss fees. You leave with clarity, not a pitch.
We prepare your case with the 19th Circuit’s procedures in mind.
Understanding the filing requirements, docket structure, and procedural expectations of the 19th Judicial Circuit is part of how we prepare a case from day one. That preparation — knowing how to file correctly, what documentation the court expects, and how the local rules affect case sequencing — is different from general Florida family law knowledge, and it matters for how your case moves.
You will not be left guessing about your case.
Clients at Kalish & Jaggars receive regular case updates and direct attorney access. The goal is that you never have to wonder what is happening or what comes next.
Financially complex cases are within our scope.
Cases involving retirement accounts, real property, business interests, and debts that cross marital and non-marital lines require deep familiarity with Florida’s equitable distribution statute and careful financial analysis alongside legal strategy. We handle that full range — from straightforward uncontested dissolutions to contested cases where the financial picture is genuinely complicated.
No guarantees. Only preparation
No attorney can promise you a specific outcome. What we can promise is that your case will be thoroughly prepared, that your position will be presented clearly, and that you will understand every decision point before it arrives.
Ready to talk? Call (561) 709-6488 or schedule a free 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 pausing to think it through.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where will my Martin County family law case be filed?
Where your case is filed and heard depends on your location and residence.
If your zip code falls within Martin County, your case will be filed with the Martin County Clerk of Courts and heard at the Martin County Courthouse, located at 100 E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart, FL 34994. The case is then assigned to a judge within the 19th Judicial Circuit.
Do I have to come to your West Palm Beach office in person?
Not necessarily. We serve Martin County clients by video and phone for consultations, case updates, document review, and most communications throughout the case. Where an in-person meeting is helpful or needed, our West Palm Beach office is approximately 35 miles south of Stuart.
My spouse recently moved out of state. Can you still handle the case in Florida?
In most situations, yes, if the child or the marriage has sufficient Florida connections to establish jurisdiction. The answer depends on the specific facts of your situation. Bring those facts to the consultation and we will walk you through how Florida jurisdiction rules apply.
What does it cost to hire a family law attorney?
Attorney fees in family law vary based on case complexity, whether the matter is contested, and the time required. We discuss fees directly during the consultation, in plain terms, after we understand what your case actually involves. There are no surprises.
I am not sure what kind of help I need yet. Is that okay?
It is more common than you might think. People call us at all stages, including before they have decided what to do. The consultation is specifically designed for that: you explain your situation, we explain your options, and you decide what comes next at your own pace.
Talk to a Martin County Family Law Attorney
Our Martin County family law attorneys know the filing requirements and procedural path through a 19th Circuit family law case. We will walk you through what comes next before you commit to anything.
At Kalish & Jaggars, every consultation is a structured strategy meeting — not a sales call. You leave with clear information, honest answers, and a realistic picture of your path forward.
Our West Palm Beach family law office is approximately 35 miles south of Stuart and serves as the primary contact point for all Martin County clients. Evening and weekend appointments are available.
Call (561) 709-6488 or schedule a free consultation online. Evening and weekend appointments are available, and we’re available 24/7.
