Family Law
Family law is a legal practice area that includes civil and criminal cases having to do with familial relationships. These cases can involve disputes or crimes that occur between spouses or domestic partners. They can also involve disputes or crimes between parents and their children.
When many people think of family law, they think of divorce, which is quite normal as divorce cases make up a large segment of this legal area. In divorce cases, spouses who wish to separate can each hire their own family law attorneys or one family law attorney can be retained to prepare the Marital Settlement Agreement. Spouses may also choose to go through collaborative divorce, which is known for allowing husbands and wives to end their marriages on friendly terms.
Other cases that fall under Florida family law include legal disputes or situations involving children. Adoption, child custody, and paternity lawsuits all fall under this legal area.
Child support cases are also quite common and people may choose to hire a family lawyer to help them resolve their support related disputes. The failure of one parent to pay child support to the other is an unfortunate occurrence that happens all too often in our state. Under Florida family law, one parent can sue the other for failure to pay child support and can even file criminal charges if the amount of money owed surpasses a certain amount.
Family law also encompasses serious criminal behavior within a family such as domestic violence, child abuse, and negligent parenting. Such cases are very serious and require the careful attention of a compassionate family attorney.
Working with a Family Attorney
“Americans for Divorce Reform reports that an estimated 50% of marriages end in divorce in the U.S.”
If you’re faced with a family dispute that requires the attention of a Florida family lawyer, call our office at 888-238-2686 to learn about your options. Our family law consultations are always free. Even if you do not decide to work with our firm, we can provide you with helpful direction regarding your case. At Kaufman, Englett & Lynd, you will always be treated as a person worthy of respect, not as just another client.
