Family Law

Dissolution of marriage is Florida’s legal term for divorce. In Florida, either spouse can file for divorce. Florida is a "no-fault" state, meaning that neither spouse needs to prove wrongdoing or fault to request a divorce. The only requirement is that the marriage is irretrievably broken-no chance of reconciliation.

Divorce cases can turn to be very litigated and complex as

it  impact assets, liabilities custody, and support (Alimony & Child support). These type of cases involves petitions, motions, mandatory financial disclosures, hearings, mediations and trial. 

Alimony is court-ordered financial support by one spouse to the other; during the pendency of the divorce or after the divorce is finalized. The purpose of alimony is to help the lower-earning spouse maintain a similar standard of living to what they experienced during the marriage. 

The Court may award Alimony to a spouse in need of financial support after considering factors such as: length of marriage, standard of living during the marriage, financial resources and earning capacity of both parties and the contribution of each spouse to the marriage.  

A Petition for Paternity in Florida legally establishes a father's rights and responsibilities. The action can be initiated by the mother or the alleged father. These cases are more common when the parents are unmarried and a parent's rights and responsibilities such as custody, visitation, or child support need to be established.  

These type of cases involves petitions, motions, mandatory financial disclosures, hearings, mediations and trial. 

A Petition for Relocation is a legal request filed by a parent who intends to move with their child to a different location that is  50+ miles away from the child's current residence. Under Florida Law, if a parent wishes to relocate they must seek court approval unless the other parent is in agreement. 

Without approval, moving can lead to legal trouble or custody issues including the issuance of an Order for Pick-up of the minor child, Order for the return of the minor child, award of attorney's fees and sanctions to the non-compliant parent.

A prenuptial agreement (prenup) in Florida is a legally binding contract made between two individuals before marriage. It outlines how assets, debts, and finances will be handled in the event of divorce, separation or death. The agreement must be fair, voluntary and not made under duress. 

At Aldahondo Law, we ensure that the prenup is legally sufficient and it holds up in Court. Poorly written terms can be challenged and unenforceable. Steps include drafting, full financial disclosure, and signing. 

A postnuptial agreement (postnup) in Florida is a legally binding contract made between two individuals after marriage. It outlines how assets, debts, and finances will be handled in the event of divorce, separation or death. A postnup addresses financial matters after marriage. The agreement must be fair, voluntary and not made under duress. 

A postnup is often used if circumstances change after marriage, such as one spouse starting a business, receiving an inheritance etc.

A restraining order also known as an Injunction for Protection in Florida is a court order that protects individuals from threats, harassment, abuse or violence by prohibiting contact between the petitioner (the person seeking protection) and the Respondent (the accused). 

An individual may file an Injunction for Protection under different circumstances such as: Domestic Violence, Repeat Violence Injunction, Dating Violence Injunction, Sexual Violence Injunction and Stalking. 

The process involves filing, a Petition, the issuance of a temporary restraining order (if granted), a final hearing, a final judgment or dismissal.