When your legal rights as a parent are not yet established, you want a firm whose entire focus is family law, not a general practice that treats your case like paperwork. Kalish & Jaggars, PLLC represents West Palm Beach parents through paternity matters 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
Paternity is the legal process that establishes who a child’s father is under Florida law, which matters for unmarried parents seeking enforceable time-sharing, decision-making authority, or child support. Without it, neither parent has rights or obligations a court will enforce.
Our paternity page walks through all three ways to establish legal fatherhood in Florida and what happens after. We also help West Palm Beach families with:
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Divorce: Guiding you through the Florida divorce process from filing through final judgment, whether the case is contested or uncontested.
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Child Custody: Developing, modifying, or enforcing parenting plans and time-sharing schedules that support your child’s best interests.
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Child Support: Establishing, calculating, or modifying child support under Florida’s guidelines.
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Alimony: Seeking or responding to spousal support requests, including questions about eligibility, amount, and duration.
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Property Division: Addressing the division of marital assets and debts under Florida’s equitable distribution laws, from real estate to retirement accounts.
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Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements: Creating agreements that clarify financial expectations, establish 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, by appointment, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is a paternity case filed for a child living in West Palm Beach?
Under §742.011, Fla. Stat., a paternity petition is filed in the county where the child resides. For a child living in West Palm Beach, that’s Palm Beach County, 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.
Can we handle a paternity matter without visiting the West Palm Beach office?
Yes. Much of a paternity case, including your initial strategy meeting, can be handled by phone or video. In-person meetings are available at 2161 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 302, West Palm Beach, FL 33409.
How much does establishing paternity in West Palm Beach cost?
Cost depends on whether parentage is contested and whether DNA testing is required. We discuss fees transparently as part of your strategy meeting.
Talk to a West Palm Beach Paternity 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 paternity 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.