If you are facing a divorce or custody dispute in The Acreage, you are already living a life most of Palm Beach County is not. Acre-plus lots. No HOA. Horses, outbuildings, maybe livestock. And now a family law matter that requires a court to put a value on it and decide what belongs to whom. The legal framework that governs those decisions, Florida’s equitable distribution statute under 61.075, is not designed with large rural lots in mind. Applying it correctly to what you own here requires attorneys who understand both the statute and the asset types common to this community. Kalish & Jaggars, PLLC serves The Acreage from its West Palm Beach office and handles family law matters filed in the 15th Judicial Circuit, where your case will be heard. The free consultation is where we learn your situation, explain the law, and map out what comes next.

Our West Palm Beach office serves The Acreage 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 The Acreage residents are heard within the 15th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. Below is how your case routes:

Where Your Case Is Heard and Why Preparation Matters

Family law matters for residents of The Acreage, an unincorporated community in Palm Beach County, are filed with the Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court and heard within the 15th Judicial Circuit. The closest courthouse for most matters is the Royal Palm Beach Branch Courthouse at 200 Civic Center Way, approximately five miles east. For more complex contested matters, hearings may also take place at the Main Courthouse in West Palm Beach. Our attorneys appear at both locations and know how the Family Division operates at each. When your case is called, the courtroom is not new territory for your legal team.

The Acreage generates family law situations that differ from the rest of Palm Beach County in one important way: the property. Equestrian lots with stables and paddocks, large-acreage parcels, properties with agricultural-use designations, and homes with outbuildings and improvements made during the marriage all require careful analysis under Florida’s equitable distribution statute. Whether your case centers on dividing property, establishing a timesharing plan for your children, or both, we explain exactly what Florida law says about your situation before any strategy is decided.

Questions about how The Acreage family law cases move through the 15th Circuit? Our South Florida family law attorneys assist clients throughout Western Palm Beach and surrounding locations.. Call (561) 709-6488, or book a free consultation.

Family Law Matters We Handle for The Acreage Residents

Kalish & Jaggars, PLLC handles the full range of family law matters for clients in The Acreage 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)

The Acreage and Nearby Communities

Alongside The Acreage, our West Palm Beach office regularly serves clients throughout western and central Palm Beach County, including Loxahatchee, Loxahatchee Groves, Royal Palm Beach, Wellington, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter Farms, and West Palm Beach. 

Key neighborhoods and communities within The Acreage include: Indian Trail Improvement District communities, Arden (planned community), Westlake (adjacent), equestrian estate neighborhoods along Persimmon Blvd. and Sycamore Drive, and residential communities in the 33411, 33412, and 33470 ZIP codes.

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 

Where are family law cases from The Acreage heard?

The Acreage is unincorporated Palm Beach County. Family law matters are filed with the Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court and heard in the 15th Judicial Circuit. The closest courthouse is the Royal Palm Beach Branch Courthouse, 200 Civic Center Way, Suite 400, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 (561-784-1271). Complex or multi-phase matters may proceed at the Main Courthouse in West Palm Beach at 205 N. Dixie Hwy.

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 West Palm Beach office at 2161 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 302, West Palm Beach, FL 33409 is approximately 20 miles east of The Acreage via Southern Blvd. or Okeechobee Blvd. 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 equestrian property or large-lot estates in The Acreage?

Yes. Large-lot and equestrian properties are among the most common asset types in The Acreage divorce proceedings. These include parcels with stables, paddocks, agricultural-use designations, and improvements made during the marriage that affect the marital equity calculation. Our attorneys understand how Florida Statute 61.075 applies to these asset types and walk you through the framework at the consultation.

Start With Clarity

You moved to The Acreage because you wanted space and freedom. A divorce or custody dispute should not take those decisions out of your hands before you even understand what Florida law says about your situation. The free consultation at Kalish & Jaggars, PLLC starts by listening to what you are actually facing, explains the law in plain English, and gives you a clear map of what comes next before you commit to anything. Call (561) 709-6488 or book your free consultation online.

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.