Family Law Attorneys In Brevard County
Some family law clients come to us as they are approaching divorce with no children involved. The change in marital status may be straightforward and the spouses agreeable about the terms of their divorces, or they may have more complex concerns about the division of retirement accounts and other assets, health insurance coverage and other issues that will have an impact on their future well-being. A family law attorney from our firm can help them negotiate equitable property distribution and, when appropriate, alimony.
Many other clients come to us as they are getting ready to file for divorce or respond to their spouses’ divorce filings and children are involved. Their divorce decrees will include child custody and support orders. In most cases, their families will be restructured to include co-parenting.
In each type of family law case, we recognize that our clients are about to turn the page and open a new chapter of life. At Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A., we help people move through the stages of divorce and other family law issues as smoothly as they can. We want them to take away renewed confidence about their futures.
Negotiating Strong Separation Agreements
No one enjoys the legal process of divorce. We do our best to make it easier for our clients to understand and get through reasonably, whether a divorce is contested or uncontested, We help them negotiate and put together parenting plans that will work. We also represent unmarried parents in paternity actions and child custody cases.
Perhaps you plan to marry soon and wonder if you and your fiancé(e) should prepare a prenuptial agreement (prenup). Or you may be married and wonder about putting together a postnup. Our lawyers can help you decide and then pursue the right way forward.
Property Division And Equitable Distribution
Florida is an equitable distribution state. Courts divide marital assets and debts fairly, though not always equally. Several factors carry weight in the property division process, including the length of the marriage, each spouse’s financial contributions and the future circumstances of both parties.
Complex assets like retirement accounts, business interests, and real estate require careful valuation and skilled negotiation. At Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A., our attorneys have helped clients throughout Brevard County protect what they have worked hard to build. We bring more than 180 years of combined legal experience to every property division matter.
Child Custody And Time-Sharing In Florida
Florida law uses a time-sharing model built around the best interests of the child. Family courts evaluate factors including each parent’s ability to meet daily needs, home stability, school and community connections and willingness to support the child’s relationship with the other parent. A formal parenting plan is required in every Florida divorce involving minor children.
Our child custody lawyers have served families throughout Brevard County for decades. We help parents in Cocoa, Melbourne and surrounding communities build a child custody strategy that protects their children and preserve meaningful family relationships.
Child Support Guidelines And Modifications
Florida calculates child support using a statutory guideline known as the income shares model, which combines both parents’ net incomes to determine the child’s total financial need.
Support orders are not permanent. Florida law allows you to modify child support orders when a substantial, material change in circumstances occurs, such as significant income changes or shifts in the child’s needs. Our child support attorneys at Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A., can help you understand your obligations and pursue fair modifications when life changes.
Paternity And Fathers’ Rights In Florida
Establishing paternity is a critical step for unmarried fathers in Florida. Without a legal determination of paternity, a father has no enforceable rights to time-sharing or custody. A child may also miss important benefits tied to that parental relationship.
State law provides several paths to establishing paternity, including voluntary acknowledgment and court action. Our paternity attorneys assist parents with paternity matters that affect custody, visitation and child support; we believe every child deserves the full support of both parents.
Call Or Email Us To Discuss Your Family Law Legal Needs
Whatever family law issue you are facing, our attorneys are here for you. You may seek to modify or enforce a custody or support order. Perhaps you suspect that divorce is down the road and you want advice about divorce planning. We are confident that you will find a conversation with one of our attorneys worth your while.
To schedule a consultation with an experienced, attentive family law attorney, call 321-639-1320 or send an email inquiry.