When your marriage is ending, you want a firm whose entire focus is family law, not a general practice that treats your case like paperwork. Kalish & Jaggars represents West Palm Beach spouses through divorce with the same strategy-first approach we bring to every case: listen, explain, plan.
We meet with West Palm Beach clients in person at our Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard office, and by phone or video if that works better for your schedule.
Schedule a no-pressure consultation: call (561) 208-1859 or book a time online. You will leave knowing exactly what happens next.
Visit Us in West Palm Beach
Kalish & Jaggars, PLLC
2161 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, #302, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 208-1859
Hours: Monday – Sunday, 24 hours (office visits by appointment)
Family Law We Handle in West Palm Beach
A divorce in West Palm Beach can involve several connected legal and financial decisions. Our guide to divorce in Florida explains the process from filing through final judgment in plain English, with a strategy-first approach tailored to your circumstances. We also help West Palm Beach families with:
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Child Custody: Developing, modifying, or enforcing a parenting plan and time-sharing schedule that serves your child’s best interests.
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Child Support: Establishing, calculating, or modifying child support based on Florida’s guidelines and the family’s circumstances.
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Alimony: Evaluating requests for spousal support, including eligibility, the type of alimony, the amount, and the duration.
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Property Division: Addressing the division of marital assets and debts under Florida’s equitable distribution laws, including real estate, retirement accounts, and other property.
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Paternity: Establishing legal paternity to help resolve parental rights, time-sharing arrangements, and child support obligations.
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Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements: Preparing agreements that clarify financial expectations, address property rights, and help reduce the risk of future disputes.
West Palm Beach Neighborhoods We Serve
Downtown and Historic Core: Downtown, CityPlace/Rosemary Square, El Cid, Flamingo Park, SoSo
Old Northwood and the Arts District: Old Northwood, Northwood Hills, Northwood Shores, Northwood Village, Grandview Heights
Western Communities: Palm Beach Lakes, Villages of Palm Beach Lakes, Ironhorse, Breakers West If your neighborhood is not listed above, call us to confirm coverage.
Where You Are, Where Your Case Is Heard
| Office | Communities Served | Where Cases Are Heard |
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| West Palm Beach: 2161 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, #302, West Palm Beach, FL 33409 | Palm Beach County (primary) |
Judge Daniel T. K. Hurley Courthouse 205 North Dixie Highway |
Cases involving Broward or Miami-Dade Counties are coordinated through our Fort Lauderdale and Miami offices. Wherever your case is filed, we handle scheduling and appearances so you do not have to navigate multiple offices yourself.
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.
Scott grew up in South Florida, earned his law degree at Florida State, and served as a prosecutor before founding the firm on a simple idea: family law clients deserve more than a short consultation and a price. He practices in both English and Spanish. |
Dara A. Jaggars, Esq.
Dara brings careful attention to detail, a proactive approach to discovery, and a talent for breaking down complicated financial and legal issues into terms you can actually use. |
Serena Pomeranz, Esq.
Serena partners closely with clients to shape a strategy around their specific circumstances, so they feel heard and supported at every stage of their case. |
Why West Palm Beach Families Trust Kalish & Jaggars, PLLC
A real strategy meeting, not a sales pitch. Our consultation is built to teach you the law that applies to your situation, answer your questions directly, and give you a strategy, not just a fee estimate.
Communication you can count on. You will have real access to your attorney and clear updates on your case as it moves forward, so you are never left wondering where things stand.
Prepared for negotiation, ready for court. When negotiation and mediation can resolve your case, we pursue that path. When litigation is the right call, we come prepared to advocate for you in front of a Palm Beach County judge.
Ready to talk? Call (561) 208-1859 or schedule a consultation online.
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 strategy meeting with a clear sense of what comes next.
Frequentl Asked Questions
Where will my West Palm Beach divorce case be filed and heard?
Divorce petitions for West Palm Beach residents are filed in Palm Beach County and heard through the Family Division of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida at the Judge Daniel T. K. Hurley Courthouse (Main Courthouse), Family Division, 205 N. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach, FL 33401. Florida law also requires that at least one spouse have lived in the state for six months before filing, under ?61.021, Fla. Stat.
Do I have to come into the West Palm Beach office, or can we handle my divorce virtually?
You’re welcome to meet in person at our West Palm Beach office at 2161 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 302, West Palm Beach, FL 33409, or we can handle your consultation and much of your case by phone or video, depending on what your situation calls for.
How much does a divorce cost in West Palm Beach?
Cost depends on whether your case is contested or uncontested and how complex the assets and custody issues are. We discuss fees directly and transparently as part of your strategy meeting, once we understand your situation.
Talk to a West Palm Beach Divorce Attorney
You do not have to work through this alone, and you do not have to guess at how Florida law applies to your situation. A short conversation with our South Florida divorce attorneys can tell you where you stand and what your options actually are.
Call (561) 208-1859 or schedule a consultation online to speak with our team explore our office location and directions, and learn more about our local team. Browse the Kalish & Jaggars family law practice areas to see everything we do.