Orlando Family Law Attorney

Florida is the fourth highest-ranking state in the country for divorce, with statistics from 2019 showing that the divorce rate in Florida was 8.1%. Divorce cases and the process of legal separation can last for years and cost both parties additional court fees if an experienced attorney is not involved in the proceedings.

Divorce can often become complicated when spouses need to divide assets and liabilities. Certain titles and valuables require cooperation between partners to delegate them fairly. Child custody, property assets, debts, business ownership, and pet ownership are some of the other factors that need to be considered when a couple wants to file for a legal separation or divorce.  Retirement benefits, assets owned prior to marriage, and many other factors also play a role in determining how to divide marital property.

Here at Patriot Legal, we proudly offer our legal services and experience in a variety of divorce cases to families in Florida, including those related to:

• Contested divorce
• Uncontested divorce
• Collaborative divorce
• Military divorce
• High net-worth divorce
• Same-sex divorce
• Business valuation during divorce
• Alimony
• Prenuptial agreements
• Postnuptial agreements
• Division of property and debt

Our team of dedicated attorneys can help you prepare and file important documentation related to your divorce, determine the best way to retain important assets, and help you gather substantial evidence to protect your interests during the establishment of agreements.

One of the biggest challenges when considering a divorce is knowing how to approach the topic of child custody or child support. Some families choose to separate amicably by having an uncontested divorce. However, many cases of divorce in Orlando result in spouses creating a parenting plan in which many fathers receive 50/50 custody (now called time sharing and parental responsibility).

Few cases of custody litigation (only 1.5% of them) make it all the way to a court trial.  Most cases settle at mediation or throughout the process. Commonly, custody decisions are made between parents long before any legal proceedings begin. The best way to approach child custody, child support, and visitation rights is to communicate with your spouse and ensure that you both come to a solution that is the most beneficial to your child.

The family law attorneys at Patriot Legal in Orlando, Florida have years of experience helping parents draft child custody and support agreements that address their unique needs and those of their children. Our team also handles various cases related to child support and visitation, including:

• Paternity
• Establishment of paternity after the father has passed away
• Past due child support
• Parental responsibility
• Co-parenting plans
• Time-sharing
• Visitation rights

When you work with the trusted family law team at Patriot Legal, our attorneys can help ensure that your requests and wishes for co-parenting and custody are met. We are here for you and provide our legal support to Florida families navigating through their difficult issues with parenting plans and child support.

In many cases, those who seek an injunction through a family law attorney, more commonly known as a restraining order, often do it as a last resort. Many people who file for protective orders are hoping to obtain legal protection from an abusive partner or family member. We represent clients in Central Florida facing injunctions or protective orders and help them build a strong defense for their case.

Having an injunction filed against you can cause unfortunate social consequences, such as loss of contact with friends or other relatives. Cases involving injunctions and protections require a delicate approach. Florida law provides injunctions against:

• Domestic violence,
• Dating violence,
• Repeat violence,
• Sexual violence, and
• Stalking.

Those who face these injunctions can receive criminal charges if the court-ordered terms are violated and may even face up to a year in prison. Injunctions of this nature can also prevent an individual from obtaining employment, retaining contact with their loved ones, and purchasing or owning a firearm.

The team of trial-tested attorneys at Patriot Legal is trained in all manner of family law services. In addition to our experience with cases involving divorce, custody, and protective orders, our Orlando attorneys also specialize in cases that include:

• Adoption
• Legal name changes
• Protection against exploitation of a vulnerable adult
• Modification of final judgment
• Family law mediation
• Seal and expungement
• Contempt and enforcement of court orders

No one should have to take on the legal system in Florida on their own. You need the help of an attorney who is familiar with the different laws and regulations that could relate to your case. Your best choice is to contact one of the trusted family law attorneys at Patriot Legal in Orlando who can walk you through the process and ensure that your interests are protected in court.