When parents are not married, establishing legal paternity is often the first step before time-sharing or support can be decided, and the uncertainty can weigh on everyone involved. Kalish & Jaggars practices family law exclusively, and we guide Miami mothers and fathers through paternity the same way we approach every case: we listen, we explain the law in plain English, and we build a strategy around your goals.
We meet with Miami clients by appointment at our Brickell Avenue office, and by phone or video when that fits your schedule better.
Schedule a consultation: call (786) 551-1105 or book a time online. The first step toward clarity is a simple conversation.
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Kalish & Jaggars, PLLC
701 Brickell Ave., Suite 1550, Miami, FL 33131
(786) 551-1105
Hours: Monday – Sunday, 24 hours (office visits by appointment)
Family Law We Handle in Miami
A paternity case rarely involves just one issue. Our guide to paternity in Florida walks you through how paternity is established and what follows in plain English, with the same strategy-first approach we bring to every case. We also help Miami families with:
- Divorce: Guiding you through the Florida divorce process from filing to final judgment, whether your case is uncontested or contested.
- Child Custody: Building, modifying, or enforcing a parenting plan and time-sharing schedule centered on your child’s best interests.
- Child Support: Calculating, establishing, or modifying support under Florida’s child support guidelines.
- Alimony: Seeking or responding to a request for spousal support, including the type, amount, and length of support.
- Property Division: Dividing marital assets and debts under Florida’s equitable distribution rules, from the family home to retirement accounts.
- Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements: Clear agreements that define your financial boundaries and help prevent future disputes.
Miami Neighborhoods We Serve
Brickell and Downtown: Brickell, Brickell Key, Downtown Miami, Park West, Omni, Edgewater
Wynwood and the Upper East Side: Wynwood, Midtown, Design District, Buena Vista, Morningside, Belle Meade
Coconut Grove and the Roads: Coconut Grove, The Roads, Shenandoah, Coral Way, Little Havana, Silver Bluff
Do not see your neighborhood? Call us and we will confirm coverage.
Where You Are, Where Your Case Is Heard
| Office | Communities Served | Where Cases Are Heard |
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| Miami: 701 Brickell Ave., Suite 1550, Miami, FL 33131 |
Miami-Dade County (primary) |
Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center, 175 NW 1st Ave., Miami, FL 33128 (Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Family Division) |
Cases filed in Broward or Palm Beach County are coordinated through our Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach offices. Wherever your case is filed, we manage the scheduling and court appearances so you are not juggling multiple offices on your own.
Miami Attorneys on Your Case
Matters handled through our Miami office are led by one of the attorneys below, each bringing a different strength to your case.
| ATTORNEY PROFILE | ATTORNEY PROFILE | ATTORNEY PROFILE |
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Scott J. Kalish, Esq.
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Dara A. Jaggars, Esq.
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Serena Pomeranz, Esq.
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Why Miami Families Trust Kalish & Jaggars, PLLC
A substantive consultation, not a sales pitch. Your consultation is designed to walk you through the law that applies to your situation, answer your questions directly, and leave you with a strategy rather than just a fee quote.
Communication you can rely on. You get real access to your attorney and clear updates as your case moves forward, so you are never left in the dark about where things stand.
Built for negotiation, prepared for court. When negotiation or mediation can resolve your case, that is the path we take. When litigation is necessary, we show up ready to advocate for you before a Miami-Dade County judge.
Ready to talk? Call (786) 551-1105 or schedule a consultation online.
What to Expect When You Call
The process is simple and built around three things you need before any decision gets made:
- We listen first. When you call, our intake team takes down what is happening and sets up your consultation. The short version is fine, and we will ask the questions that matter.
- We explain what Florida law says. In your consultation, your attorney walks through how the law applies to you, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where will my Miami paternity case be filed and heard?
Under §742.021, Fla. Stat., a paternity case is filed in the circuit court of the county where either party lives, so if you or the other parent live in Miami-Dade, the case is typically heard through the Family Division of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit at the Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center, 175 NW 1st Ave., Miami, FL 33128. Under §742.011, the mother, a man who has reason to believe he is the father, or the child can bring the case when paternity has not already been established.
Do I have to come into the Miami office, or can we handle this virtually?
You are welcome to meet in person, by appointment, at our Miami office at 701 Brickell Ave., Suite 1550, Miami, FL 33131. We can also handle your consultation and much of your case by phone or video, depending on what your situation calls for.
How much does a paternity case cost in Miami?
The cost turns on whether the other parent agrees on paternity, whether genetic testing is needed, and whether time-sharing and support are contested. We go over fees directly and transparently during your consultation, once we understand what you are facing.
Talk to a Miami Paternity Attorney
You do not have to face this on your own, and you do not have to guess how Florida law applies to your family. One conversation with our South Florida family law attorneys can show you where you stand and what your real options are.
Call (786) 551-1105 or schedule a consultation online to reach our team, find our Miami office location and directions, and get to know the attorneys who will handle your case. Browse the Kalish & Jaggars family law practice areas to see everything we handle.