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Working through the family courts in Florida is a very common experience for many people who are going through any number of cases. The family courts are designed to handle a range of topics, including divorce, custody, domestic violence, guardianship matters, adoption, and much more. Historically these cases were all handled by the same court system in which criminal cases and other court matters were heard, but it became clear that there needed to be a system in place that made decisions based on compassion and consideration of the family unit’s best interests. Since an initial opinion by the Supreme Court of Florida in 1991, Florida has worked tirelessly to continue to expand on the benefits that the family court has to offer.

If you are dealing with any sort of legal matter that will be heard in the Florida family courts, one of the most important initial steps for you to take is to find an experienced family law attorney who can help you through this process. While oftentimes the legal cases heard in family court could just as easily be handled in the regular courts, there is an additional level of consideration to your family; when you work with a family law attorney, you are getting that additional consideration from your legal representation, as well.

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The team at Gorguis Law Firm understands that your legal issues are likely to be very sensitive and emotional, as most matters of the family are, and so we also understand how important it is that you feel comfortable with the legal support with which you decide to work. This is why we offer a free initial consultation, where we will be able to discuss your situation and needs, to provide you with examples of past cases similar to your own that we have successfully represented, and ultimately to help you get an understanding of how we can best work together.

Read more below to get an idea of some of the areas of family law that we can help you navigate, and contact us as soon as possible to schedule your initial consultation. The following information is intended to provide you with a general overview of some of the most common family law areas, but in order to get a full understanding of your situation, it is best that we speak directly and in greater detail. No two family law cases are the same, meaning that our approach to your situation will be specifically tailored to your family situation, your needs, and the desired outcome toward which we are working as a team.

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Common Family Law Cases in Florida

The following are just some of the most common types of family law cases that are brought to the Florida family courts, and some of the cases that we will be happy to represent you through. Whether or not you see the family-related legal issue here for which you require support, contact us as soon as possible to learn more about how we can help.

Divorce

Filing for a divorce is a significant decision for anyone to make, and the process that follows can be overwhelming and emotional for both parties. Working with an attorney does not mean that you are planning to get as aggressive as possible–it simply means that you want to make sure that each step you take is done with the support of an experienced legal professional who is focused on your best interests.

There are many different key factors that will need to be agreed upon before you and your spouse are able to finalize your divorce and have a judge officially dissolve your marriage. Each of these key details will take extensive work on behalf of each spouse in order to reach an agreement. Otherwise, we will need to go through a contested divorce where the courts will make these decisions for you. This is not the preferred way to handle most divorces since you are leaving these personal decisions up to a disinterested third party.

Child support

Child support is one issue that must be resolved in order to officially dissolve a marriage, but it is equally important in situations where parents are not married or where one parent is not involved in the child’s life at all. In instances where the parent is absent entirely, a paternity test may be a necessary first step toward working on the process so that we can prove that we are seeking support from the appropriate individual.

Child support is not a punitive measure; these payments are intended to go to the custodial parent from the non-custodial parent so that the child is able to have financial support from both parents. These structured payments typically last until the child’s 18th birthday, but in specific instances (such as cases where the child is disabled or needs additional support), the payments may go beyond this birthday.

Alimony

Alimony is another important issue that must be determined before a divorce is finalized. These payments go from the financially independent spouse to the financially dependent spouse in marriages where one spouse relies on the other for financial stability. Like child support, alimony payments are not punitive payments but are meant to provide the financially-dependant spouses with support as they adjust to their new lifestyle. The terms of an alimony agreement, such as the duration of the payments and the amount, are all specific to the situation at the time of the divorce.

Alimony agreements can be updated when new information arises, so if you are currently dealing with an alimony agreement that is no longer reflective of the current situation, you will be able to approach the courts to request a revision of the existing agreement. We will be able to work with you in order to develop a clear and compelling case for this revision so that you are able to move on with your life without being hindered by an outdated payment structure.

Child custody

Child custody is another important issue that must be addressed in a divorce where there are children involved and must be addressed in situations where non-married or non-coupled parents are attempting to determine how parents or guardians divide and share responsibility for their child. Custody is split into two distinct areas: Physical custody and legal custody.

Physical custody answers the question of where children will spend their time and whether or not parents will share joint custody or if one parent will be granted sole physical custody and the child will remain with just that parent. Legal custody answers the question of how parents will share legal responsibility concerning the child in terms of such decisions as healthcare, religion, education, and other important aspects of a parent’s involvement in a child’s life.

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