Family Law

• Divorce
  Under the collaborative divorce concept, a couple commits on the front end to an out-of-court resolution to their divorce.  The cornerstone of collaborative practice is the assurance that neither hired attorney will ever take your deposition or cross examine you in a courtroom.  Instead, both lawyers pledge to work 100% in favor of an out-of-court resolution that meets as many of your personal goals as possible in the process.
• Child Support
  Children have the right to be supported by their parents, emotionally,  and monetarily.  In the state of Florida, child support is governed by a statutory formula which takes into consideration:  the number of children, the net income of the parents, healthcare costs, child care costs, and school tuition.  The number of overnights the children spend with each parent also affects the support calculation.  There are also many issues that may need to be addressed in regard to child support including special needs and deviations from the child support formula.
• Child Custody and Visitation
  “Knowledgeable and Kind! Stephanie was there to help me through one of the most difficult times in my life, and I cannot thank her enough! She is a brilliant attorney while being very compassionate and understanding. Stephanie was always responsive and was there when I needed her throughout my case. Stephanie truly cares about her client and puts their needs first. She is very knowledgeable about the law and will steer you in the right direction. I would highly recommend her for your child custody issues!” – Former Client
• Adoption
• Paternity
  The term “Co-parenting” describes a parenting relationship in which two parents of a child are no longer living together, but still share responsibility for the raising of their children. This relationship often occurs during separation, divorce, or paternity actions. Co-parenting requires that both parents put aside any differences or conflicts they may have, and put the children first. Healthy co-parenting requires ongoing communication, mutual responsibility, and problem-solving. Effective co-parenting helps mitigate the social and emotional consequences of divorce or separation. It provides a safe and sustainable environment for the children, and models good conflict resolution skills for them.
• Premarital Agreement
  “I cannot thank you enough for all of your hard work on our prenuptial agreement!  It took some time and some back and forth, but I am very pleased with where we ended up!  I appreciate the support and I’ll gladly recommend you to anyone looking for a family law attorney.” – Former Client
• Spousal Support
  Alimony or spousal support is a mechanism through which a spouse with greater financial resources supports a former spouse.  It is also a very emotionally charged issue in divorce.  Alimony can be categorized as:  Temporary, bridge-the-gap, rehabilitative, durational, or permanent.  The payments can be paid on a monthly basis or paid in a lump sum amount.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  We approach each prenuptial and postnuptial negotiation with integrity, dignity, and creativity so that you can plan for your financial future, including estate planning, taxation, and the protection of business interests. We do this by...