If your family law matter is filed in Delray Beach, the courthouse is already in your backyard. The South County Courthouse of the 15th Judicial Circuit sits at 200 W. Atlantic Ave., right in the heart of Delray Beach, directly off I-95. That proximity matters, but courthouse location alone does not win cases. What matters is whether your attorneys know that courthouse and the Family Division judges assigned there. Kalish & Jaggars, PLLC serves Delray Beach clients from its West Palm Beach office. Our attorneys appear at the South County Courthouse regularly. When you come in for a free consultation, we listen to your situation, explain what Florida law says about your case, and map out a clear path forward before you commit to anything.
Our West Palm Beach office serves Delray Beach clients in person, with evening and weekend appointments available. Matters that do not require in-person attendance can be handled by phone or video. We are available 24/7.
Ready to talk through your situation? Call (561) 709-6488, or book a free consultation at Kalish & Jaggars, PLLC.
Where You Are, Where Your Case Is Heard
All family law matters for Delray Beach residents are heard within the 15th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. Below is how your case routes:
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Our Office |
Courthouse |
Family Division Services |
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West Palm Beach Office |
South County Courthouse |
Divorce, timesharing and parental responsibility, child support, alimony, paternity, injunctions, modifications |
The South County Courthouse is in Delray Beach. Here Is What That Means for Your Case.
The South County Courthouse at 200 W. Atlantic Ave. is the 15th Judicial Circuit venue for family law matters filed by Delray Beach residents. The Family Division judges assigned there hold hearings on divorce, timesharing, child support, alimony, and paternity within this courthouse, and they have their own procedural rhythms: how they expect temporary order motions to be argued, how quickly they push mediation to happen, and what they need to see in contested parenting plan submissions. Our attorneys appear there regularly. When your case is called, the courtroom is not a new environment for your legal team.
If your Delray Beach case involves a longer marriage, the central questions are often the same: how are the retirement accounts divided, what happens to the home equity that built up over the years, and is alimony on the table. Under the 2023 amendments to Florida Statute 61.08, permanent alimony is no longer available, and the type and duration of any award now follows tighter statutory guidelines tied to marriage length. Whether your case turns on those questions or on a timesharing plan for your children, we explain exactly what the applicable framework says about your situation at the consultation, before you make any decisions.
Questions about how the South County Courthouse handles your type of case? Our South Florida family law attorneys assist clients throughout South Palm Beach and surrounding locations. Call (561) 709-6488, or book a free consultation.
Family Law Matters We Handle for Delray Beach Residents
Kalish & Jaggars, PLLC handles the full range of family law matters for clients in Delray Beach and throughout Palm Beach County:
- Divorce in Florida: contested, uncontested, and high-asset proceedings
- Child custody and timesharing: parenting plans, timesharing schedules, modification, and enforcement
- Child support: calculation, establishment, modification, and enforcement under Florida Statute 61.30
- Alimony and spousal support: bridge-the-gap, rehabilitative, durational, and temporary alimony under 61.08
- Property and asset division: equitable distribution under Florida Statute 61.075
- Paternity: establishment of parental rights, timesharing, and support obligations
- Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements: drafting and enforcement under Florida’s Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (61.079)
Delray Beach and Nearby Communities
Alongside Delray Beach, our West Palm Beach office regularly serves clients throughout southern Palm Beach County, including Boynton Beach, Boca Raton, Lake Worth Beach, Lantana, Hypoluxo, Highland Beach, Gulf Stream, and Ocean Ridge.
Key neighborhoods and communities within Delray Beach include: Mizner on the Green, Highpoint, Tropic Isle, Delray Beach Historic Districts, Gulf Stream area communities, Polo Club, High Point of Delray, Lake Ida neighborhood, the downtown Atlantic Avenue corridor, and barrier island communities east of the Intracoastal.
What to Expect From Your Free Consultation
At Kalish & Jaggars, PLLC, the first conversation is not a sales call. Our consultation is a structured intake designed to give you real information before you make any commitment:
- You talk, we listen. We start by understanding your situation: your family, your assets, your children, your timeline.
- We explain the law. You hear what Florida law actually says about your situation, in plain English.
- We answer your questions. No question is off the table. You leave knowing more than you came in with.
- We build a strategy. We outline a clear path specific to your situation: what the process looks like, what the realistic outcomes are, and what your options are.
- We discuss fees transparently. You understand what representation will cost and why before any paperwork is signed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which courthouse handles family law cases from Delray Beach?
Family law matters for Delray Beach residents are filed with the 15th Judicial Circuit and heard at the South County Courthouse, 200 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, FL 33444 (Civil: 561-274-1588). This courthouse is located directly in Delray Beach, off I-95 Exit 52 eastbound on Atlantic Avenue. Complex or contested matters may also require hearings at the Main Courthouse in West Palm Beach.
Do I need to travel to the West Palm Beach office?
Not necessarily. Many consultations and case steps can be handled by phone or video. For in-person meetings, our office at 2161 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 302, West Palm Beach, FL 33409 is approximately 25 miles north of Delray Beach via I-95. Evening and weekend appointments are available.
How quickly can I speak with an attorney?
Kalish & Jaggars, PLLC is available 24/7. Call (561) 709-6488 to reach us directly, or book a consultation online at a time that works for you.
Do you handle divorces involving alimony or long-term marriages?
Yes. Longer marriages are more common in Delray Beach than the Palm Beach County average, and alimony is among the most contested issues in those proceedings. Under Florida Statute 61.08, as amended in 2023, permanent alimony is no longer available. The current types are bridge-the-gap, rehabilitative, durational, and temporary alimony. We explain how each type applies to your situation at the consultation, including the specific length-of-marriage factors that courts consider.
Start With Clarity
The South County Courthouse is right here in Delray Beach. Your case will be heard there, by judges who know it well, in a process that moves on a timeline you need to understand before it starts. The free consultation at Kalish & Jaggars, PLLC is where that understanding begins. We listen to what you are actually dealing with, explain what Florida law says about your situation, and give you a clear roadmap before you decide anything. Call (561) 709-6488 or book your free consultation online today.
Ready to take the first step? Call (561) 709-6488, or book your free consultation today. The family law attorneys at Kalish & Jaggars, PLLC are ready to help.
