Broward County Family Lawyers
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Broward County Family Attorneys
Family law is a very specific area of law that deals with important issues in family life. The Broward County family law attorneys at Braaten Law are dedicated to helping families who are facing difficult situations. Contact us today for a free and confidential case consultation.
Broward County family lawyers can help men, women, and children manage many different legal issues that can arise within a family structure. It is our duty as your legal representative to help you reach a solution to your problem with your best interest in mind.
Our team of family lawyers in Broward County can provide assistance in the following areas of family law:
- Divorce or Dissolution of Marriage
- Alimony or Spousal Support
- Child Support
- Child Custody, Visiting Rights, or Time Sharing
- Modifications
- Paternity Issues
- Domestic Violence
- Adoption
- Prenuptial Agreements
- Postnuptial Agreements
Additional services may be available based on the needs of the client. Please feel free to contact our office with any questions to see how we can help you with your family’s legal issues.
Broward County Family Law Attorney
If you are in need of a Broward County family law attorney, Braaten Law is here to help. Contact us today to schedule a free and confidential case consultation.
Divorce or Dissolution of Marriage
Divorce can be a messy situation. Emotions can run high, and they can make going through the divorce process even more difficult. When you have a family attorney in Broward County representing your interests, you can eliminate a lot of the stress associated with getting divorced.
We manage the following issues with divorce:
- Contested and non-contested divorce
- Property and asset and debt division
- Alimony
- Child support, custody, and visitation
- Issues surrounding a prenuptial agreement is applicable
We understand that this is a difficult time, and as your family attorney for Broward County, we will treat you with the respect and compassion you deserve.
Child Support – Child Custody – Child Visitation
Issues surrounding child support, custody, visitation rights, time-sharing, and parenting plans are another legal issue that we can handle as your family lawyer in Broward County.
Florida has stringent laws regarding child support and custody. There are guidelines that must be followed to establish how much is paid for child support. This guideline is based on how much each parent earns, who has custody a majority of the time, and who covers expenses such as medical coverage and other related issues.
Visitation and custody issues must be in the best interest of the child. Changes to either visitation or custody or child support amounts must go before the court for approval. If you do not have a valid reason for these changes, the court has the authority to deny the requests.
As your family law attorney in Broward County, we can handle all of your child support, custody, and visitation issues, including modifications that may be necessary for the future.
Prenuptial Agreements
Many people do not realize how important a prenuptial agreement can be when a person enters into a marriage with many assets or when the marriage is not their first marriage.
Adults who have established a career, built a business, inherited assets, or have otherwise accumulated possessions prior to their marriage may want to take action to protect those assets once they marry. This contract sets forth a guideline on how these assets will be approached in the event of a divorce.
For adults who are remarrying, having a prenuptial agreement can protect assets you received from your previous marriage and protect assets you wish to bestow on your children. These agreements are beneficial to both parties in the marriage.
Adoptions
We can help you adopt a child from an agency as well as with private adoptions. We can also help you prepare step-parent adoptions.
Paternity Issues
If you need to establish paternity, we can help. We understand that this can be a very delicate situation for some people, and we will treat you with the utmost respect throughout the entire process.
Domestic Violence Issues
Sadly, there are instances where domestic violence occurs. If you need to take legal action to protect yourself or your children from domestic violence, we have the resources available to help. We can help you with all of the legal issues surrounding this type of event.
Speak To A Family Law Attorney Today
If you need help with family law in Broward County, we encourage you to call the Braaten Law office and schedule a free and confidential case consultation. We will gladly answer all of your questions and tell you how we can help.
Family legal issues can be challenging. Thankfully, you do not have to face them alone. Speak to one of our attorneys about your legal issues today.
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Broward County Family Law FAQs
How long does it take to get a divorce in Broward County, FL?
The length of time it takes to get a divorce in Broward County depends on a few things, like whether both spouses are in agreement about the terms of the divorce, if there are any children involved, and how complicated the financial situation is.
If both spouses are in agreement and there are no children involved, it can often be finalized within a few months. If there are disagreements or if there are children involved, it can take significantly longer.
What is a wife entitled to in a divorce in Broward County, Florida?
In any Florida divorce, the wife is generally entitled to half of the marital property and assets, provided this is deemed equitable and there are no mitigating circumstances. This includes both assets and debts acquired during the marriage. The wife may also be entitled to alimony or spousal support from the husband, or vice versa.
What does child support cover in Florida?
Child support covers basic needs like food, shelter, and clothing. It also covers things like education, sports, and activities. Child support may cover travel or fun too. The court will make sure a parent has health insurance for the child too.
How long does the child support process take?
It takes a while to get a child support order. This is because the process depends on many things, like how much information you can provide and how cooperative everyone is. There are also some things that can delay the process, like successfully locating and then serving the parent who owes support. You can help speed things up by cooperating fully.