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Mellany Marquez-KellyFamily Law issues can be painful and difficult to resolve, but with a caring and compassionate Family Law Attorney, such as Mellany Marquez-Kelly, you will have the equitable resolutions that will protect your interests and also those of any children. Whether it is Divorce, Minor Guardianships, Paternity, Prenuptial / Postnuptial Agreements, Same Sex Divorce & Adoption, etc., you can count on the successful, aggressive legal counsel of Mellany Marquez-Kelly to meet any challenge in protecting your right.Retain an Attorney with Years of Experience in Family LawFort Myers Attorney Marquez-Kelly, who completed high school, college and law school in Florida, was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2007, followed by membership in the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida in 2008. In addition, Attorney Marquez-Kelly is a board member the Association of Family Law Practitioners in Lee County.Experienced Family Law AttorneyIN FORT MYERS, FLORIDAMeeting the challenges of Family Law matters requires compassionate and practiced family law advocacy. It is difficult for most people to even bring these matters to the attention of an attorney, sharing what are usually very personal matters. The trustworthy, experienced team at Mellany Marquez-Kelly understand just how difficult this can be for you, and will work with you for a successful outcome to your family law issues, starting with a free half-hour initial consultation.AdoptionAlthough the federal government directs a comprehensive structure regarding adoption law, Florida has its own specific statutes that also govern the adoption process, and Mellany Marquez-Kelly will assist you in understanding your rights and options from beginning to end.Child CustodyThe process of determining parenting time Fort Myers schedules and temporary parenting time Cape Coral starts with getting to know the clients wishes, strengths, and everything possible about the childrens specific needs. Many factors apply in determining both the outcome of a time-sharing arrangement and parental responsibility, as set forth in Florida Statute 61.13. Examples of these factors include physical and mental health of each parent, cultural considerations, interaction with extended family members, stable home environment, age of the child, other siblings in the household, the childs wishes, if old enough, and many more.Child Support & AlimonyChild support cases tend to be emotional and confusing. In best-case scenarios, both parents want what is best for the child/children. The problem is, many parents disagree on what is best. Luckily, we have the court as a third party to help decide and rule on specific regulations that should be set in place to make sure the child/children are taken care of to the best of both parents capabilities.Domestic Violence and Injunction AttorneyFlorida judges qualify a domestic violence injunction based on many factors and variables. Chief among these, for example, is if the accused abuser has threatened you with any kind of weapon or used physical restraint in preventing you from contacting authorities or leaving your home.Paternity IssuesPaternity cases can cover a large range of issues, including biological versus legal parenting, visitation, custody, and much more. Marquez-Kelly Family Law knows that paternity issue resolution needs to have the child or childrens best interests put first for optimal outcomes of all parties involved.RELOCATION / CHANGE OF DOMICILEPutting the child/childrens best interests first is at the heart of the relocation or change of domicile ruling. Expert Family Law Attorneys, like the Mellany Marquez-Kelly Firm, must present Family Law Judges with evidence of key determination components. Chief among determining factors is the concern that the non-custodial parent will be able to maintain a parenting relationship.MINOR CHILD GUARDIANSHIPMellany Marquez-Kelly can make the process of establishing a minor guardianship as...