I need a quote. Whom do I contact?
Call our office to request a consultation. An attorney will typically reach out to you the same day or within 24 hours. We will discuss the facts of your case and determine whether we can assist you by offering a flat fee or hourly retainer. Based on the complexity and urgency of your case, we may be able to offer a payment plan.
What is an alternative to filing a lawsuit?
That would be a "Pre-Suit Demand Letter." Oftentimes, case that would normally go straight to filing of a lawsuit can be settled by a demand letter and follow up negotiation from our office. In the absence of governing law, a pre-suit notice letter should do the following: (i) Describe the factual allegations in sufficient detail to place the other party on notice about the basis of a lawsuit; (ii) Provide an analysis of Florida law as applied to the facts of the case; (iv) Provide the other party with a time-limit to cure the problem or pay a settlement amount; and (v) Be sent by a reliable method of delivery.
Our office provides demand letter and negotiation services for a reasonable, flat fee. Contact us for a free case review to see if a pre-suit demand letter is a good option for your situation.
What is the significance of establishing paternity?
There is often a misconception that just because a man is on a birth certificate automatically gives him rights to the child. This is not true. A man's name on a birth certificate does not legally establish any rights of the father. The way paternity is established is either by a signed agreement between the mother and father, or by a court order after a DNA test is completed.
A man in a disputed paternity situation must understand there is an important difference between being the biological father and legal father. A legal father is one who is recognized by a court as having legal rights to the child
How can I contact your office?
Just give us a call. You can also message us through our Google Business Listing, Facebook Page or Contact Page.
Do I really need an attorney?
You should definitely have an attorney if the other party involved has an attorney. Litigating against someone with professional legal training is highly likely to result in an unfavorable outcome for you. It is also recommended to have an attorney if you have made your best effort to resolve a situation, but have not received an adequate response from the other party.
Do your lawyers actually go to trial?
We have handled many trials in multiple different practice areas over the past ten years. While we try to settle cases whenever possible to reduce the expense to our clients, we will never back down from going to trial.
What is meant by "No-Fault Divorce"?
Florida is a no-fault divorce state, meaning the spouse requesting a divorce can do so without providing evidence that the other spouse did something wrong. This policy reduces the potential for damage to both the husband and wife during the divorce process. While all states permit no-fault divorces, Florida is unique because it doesn’t necessarily require a couple to legally separate before they file for a no-fault divorce.
In order to file for a no-fault divorce in Florida, there are three things you must prove: (1) The marriage is valid; (2) One party has been a Florida resident for six months; and (3) The marriage is irretrievably broken.
One of the circumstances in which "fault" may come into play is in determining equitable distribution of marital property. Where one spouse has dissipated or wasted marital assets as a result of a substance abuse problem or spent money to support a paramour, the court may increase the amount awarded to the other party as compensation.