Lake Worth Beach reincorporated under its current name in 2019, but its community has deep roots, the city has been settled since the 1880s and today supports over 42,000 residents in a culturally vibrant, artistically engaged city along the Lake Worth Lagoon. Family law matters for Lake Worth Beach residents file at the 15th Circuit’s Main Courthouse in downtown West Palm Beach, accessible via US-1 or I-95. Kalish & Jaggars, PLLC serves Lake Worth Beach from our West Palm Beach office.
Our West Palm Beach office serves Lake Worth Beach clients in person. Evening and weekend appointments are available, and matters that do not require in-person attendance can be handled by phone or video. We are open 24/7 for initial inquiries.
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 Lake Worth Beach residents are heard within the 15th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Palm Beach County’s primary court system. Below is how your case gets routed:
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Our Office |
Courthouse |
Family Division Services |
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West Palm Beach |
Main Courthouse |
Divorce, timesharing/parental responsibility, child support, alimony, paternity, injunctions, modifications |
Why Local Knowledge Matters in Palm Beach County Courts
Lake Worth Beach is a diverse city with a strong bilingual community and a significant proportion of long-term residents with equity in real property, which makes equitable distribution of the family home one of the most contested issues in divorce cases here. Our attorneys understand how Florida’s marital home treatment works under equitable distribution law and can help Lake Worth Beach clients understand their actual position before negotiations begin.
Dealing with a property dispute, divorce, or custody matter in Lake Worth Beach? Our South Florida family law attorneys assist clients throughout Central and Greater West Palm Beach and surrounding locations. Call (561) 709-6488, or book your free consultation.
Family Law Matters We Handle for Lake Worth Beach Residents
Kalish & Jaggars, PLLC handles the full range of family law matters for clients in Lake Worth Beach and across 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
- 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)
Lake Worth and Nearby Communities
Alongside Lake Worth Beach, our West Palm Beach office regularly serves clients throughout Palm Beach County, including:
Palm Beach County (Central): West Palm Beach, Palm Beach (Town), Palm Springs, Greenacres, Lantana, Riviera Beach, Lake Park, North Palm Beach, Royal Palm Beach, Wellington, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, and Coral Springs.
Nearby communities in the Lake Worth Beach area include: Downtown Lake Worth Beach arts district, Lake Worth Beach waterfront, South Dixie Highway corridor, communities east of Military Trail, and neighborhoods along Lake Worth Road bordering Palm Springs and Atlantis.
What to Expect From Your Free Consultation
At Kalish & Jaggars, PLLC, the first conversation isn’t 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’ll hear what Florida law actually says about your situation, in plain English, not legalese.
- We answer your questions. No question is off the table. You should leave knowing more than you came in with.
- We build a strategy. We outline a clear path forward specific to your situation, what the process looks like, what the realistic outcomes are, and what your options are.
- We discuss fees transparently. You’ll understand what representation will cost and why before any paperwork is signed.
Frequently Asked Questions for Lake Worth Beach Residents
Which courthouse will my family law case be heard at?
Most family law matters for Lake Worth Beach residents are filed with the 15th Judicial Circuit’s Family Division. Main Courthouse (15th Judicial Circuit), 205 N. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach, FL 33401, approximately 7 miles north of Lake Worth Beach via US-1 or I-95.
Do I need to come to your office in West Palm Beach?
Not necessarily. Many initial consultations and case management steps can be handled remotely by phone or video. For in-person meetings, our West Palm Beach office at 2161 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 302, West Palm Beach, FL 33409 is accessible from Lake Worth Beach via local routes, and we offer evening and weekend appointments.
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 offer Spanish-language consultation?
Yes. Our team includes bilingual attorneys and staff. Hablamos Español. Palm Beach County’s diverse communities, including Lake Worth Beach, are fully served in both English and Spanish.
Start With Clarity
Kalish & Jaggars, PLLC works with Lake Worth Beach families to replace the fear of the unknown with a clear legal strategy. Our free consultation starts with your situation, not with a retainer form. Call (561) 709-6488 or book your consultation online. Hablamos Español.
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.