Legal Representation For You

Family law matters can be deeply personal and emotionally challenging. During these difficult times, having a strong legal advocate by your side can make all the difference.

Trusted Family Law Advocacy
With a deep understanding of the complexities of family disputes, we provide compassionate and strategic representation to protect your best interests. Backed by over three decades of experience, we have been guiding individuals in South Florida through family law matters since 1985, ensuring fair, just, and effective solutions.

Skilled Negotiation & Fair Resolutions
We prioritize negotiation to achieve balanced agreements, reducing conflict while safeguarding your rights. However, when necessary, we are prepared to fight for you in court.

Our Family Law Services

• Divorce & Legal Separation
• Child Custody & Support
• Alimony & Spousal Support
• Property & Asset Division
• Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
• Paternity & Parental Rights

Our firm has extensive experience handling Juvenile Dependency cases throughout South Florida. From the initial shelter hearing to arraignment, status updates, mediation, and trial if necessary, we provide steadfast representation at every stage.

Navigating DCF Investigations
Dealing with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCF) can be overwhelming. If you have been contacted regarding allegations of neglect or abuse, we are available 24/7 to address your concerns. If your case is still in the investigative stage and no petition for dependency has been filed, we can represent you in discussions with the assigned DCF investigator.

Protecting Your Rights & Your Family
Every case is unique, and whether it is resolved through negotiation or trial, we stand by your side to ensure the best possible outcome. If the allegations in your dependency petition are false, we are fully prepared to challenge them and present your side of the story, ensuring that DCF’s claims are not taken at face value.

Parental relocation is a sensitive and legally complex issue that arises when a custodial parent seeks to move a significant distance with their child. These cases require careful legal navigation, as they directly impact parental rights and the child’s well-being. Whether you wish to relocate or prevent a move that could affect your relationship with your child, we provide experienced legal guidance to protect your interests.

Florida’s Parental Relocation Law
Florida law protects the rights of both parents by regulating child relocation after divorce. A custodial parent cannot move beyond a certain distance without proper legal authorization.

• A custodial parent cannot move more than 50 miles from their current residence without approval
• To relocate legally, the parent must either:
  • Obtain written consent from the noncustodial parent, or
  • Secure a court order allowing the move.

Unauthorized relocation can lead to serious legal consequences, including custody modifications or contempt of court charges.

How We Help

• Filing and Defending Relocation Petitions – Whether you need to request a move or challenge one, we build strong cases backed by legal arguments and evidence.
• Court Representation – Presenting your case effectively in hearings to protect your parental rights.
• Negotiation & Mediation – Striving for amicable resolutions that prioritize the child’s best interests while respecting parental rights.
• Legal Compliance & Guidance – Ensuring all legal requirements are met to avoid costly mistakes and unfavorable rulings.

Facing a domestic violence charge can have serious consequences, including potential jail time and long-term effects on employment, housing, and financial opportunities. Protecting your rights needs the expertise of an experienced criminal defense attorney. We offer strategic and aggressive representation to ensure the best possible outcome in every case.

Our Approach

Securing Your Immediate Release
The priority in any domestic violence defense case is to secure your release at the first court appearance. This crucial step determines whether you can be released on bond or on your recognizance, allowing you to prepare your defense from home rather than from jail.

Building a Strong Defense Strategy
Avoiding a jail sentence is our next focus. Depending on your circumstances and criminal history, we may advocate for your participation in a batterer’s intervention program—a 26-week counseling program that includes both group and individual therapy. Successful completion may result in your charges being dropped, preserving your clean record.

Protecting Your Future
If eligible, we can work toward sealing or expunging the domestic violence charge from your record. A clean record can be crucial for employment, housing, and other opportunities. We guide you through this process to minimize the long-term impact of the charges.

Violating probation can have serious consequences, including jail time and the possibility of being held without bond. Whether the violation is due to a new offense or a technical issue—such as missing a probation meeting—it is critical to act fast and secure strong legal representation.

Understanding Probation Violations
A probation violation (VOP) occurs when you:

• Commit a new crime while on probation
• Fail to meet a technical requirement, such as missing a scheduled probation meeting.

Once a violation is reported, a judge may issue an arrest warrant. If arrested, you may be held without bond, meaning you must remain in jail until your hearing.

The Legal Process and Risks

• Probation Violation Hearing: Unlike regular criminal cases, there is no jury trial, and the standard of proof is lower. The prosecution only needs to prove by a “preponderance of the evidence” that you violated probation.
• Potential Consequences: If found guilty, penalties can range from additional probation terms to immediate incarceration.

Why Immediate Legal Help Matters
Probation violation cases move quickly, with the first hearing typically held within 24 hours of an arrest. An experienced defense attorney can work to reduce penalties, negotiate alternatives to jail, or even fight for case dismissal.