Miami Divorce Lawyers

Divorce legally terminates a marriage through the entry of a court order. Fort Lauderdale and Miami divorce is governed by the Marriage Dissolution Act, and the divorce process is generally referred to as dissolution proceedings. The Marriage Dissolution Act permits the dissolution of a marriage if the marriage is irretrievably broken or one spouse is mentally incapacitated. A marriage is found to be “irretrievably broken” when the marital relationship has already virtually ended, there is no hope for reconciliation, and it is in the parties’ best interests that their marriage be dissolved.  However, the parties are not required to live apart before seeking a marital dissolution.  One of the spouses must have resided in Florida for at least six months before the petition for dissolution of marriage is filed.

A Miami Divorce Lawyer Can Help

Certain couples may qualify to dissolve their marriage themselves through a simplified process.  However, most divorces require the services of an experienced divorce lawyer in Miami to help resolve complex issues concerning child custody, child support, and visitation; the division of real property, business property and other assets; the distribution of debts and other liabilities; and alimony.  With the aim of minimizing the financial and emotional strain of marital dissolution, the knowledgeable Miami divorce attorneys at Isenberg & Nabat can help you constructively reach property settlements, make child custody arrangements, and resolve other divorce issues through negotiation and mediation.  When necessary, the attorneys will vigorously represent your interests in court as needed to protect your future welfare.

Are you seeking a simple uncontested divorce or struggling with a myriad of matters including custody, support, division of property and debt? 

Ideally, divorcing couples can resolve disputed issues amicably and reach a settlement agreement that requires little more than a judge’s signature.  Even if you are among those fortunate few, however, an attorney specializing in Florida family law can review your agreement and protect your interests during an emotionally challenging time.

Should a settlement agreement not be appropriate or possible in your case, we consider it a contested case which is sometimes long and contentious, but we always strive to ensure the best results for our clients.

Attorneys Isenberg and Nabat focus exclusively on Florida family law and are skilled in settling and litigating disputes involving child custody, visitation, alimony, child support, division of property, enforcement, modifications and distribution of marital debt.  Our attorneys work tirelessly to achieve an equitable settlement agreement and, when necessary, vigorously argue your case in court.

Florida divorce law requires no specific separation period, however at least one of the parties must be a resident for a minimum of six months.  Unlike other states, Florida recognizes an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage as sufficient grounds for divorce.  Florida is a no-fault divorce state.  This means that one party does not prove the other is responsible. 

Get the best outcome for you and your family.  Choose an attorney that knows the law.

Miami and Fort Lauderdale divorce attorneys at Isenberg & Nabat can help identify factors with potential relevance to your case and advise you.  No issue is left out.  We discuss everything from alimony, child support, time-sharing, and marital debt to which party will claim the child/children as dependents for tax purposes.

On October 1, 2008 Florida family law changed to include a parenting plan.  Because our focus is on Family law, we are familiar with the changes and have implemented them into our practice. 

Child support is calculated under a formula established by state legislators and takes into account each party’s income, the number of children involved, and the amount of time the child spends with each parent.  The court may also consider special medical needs and other factors.  There may also be reasons to deviate from the guidelines (both to increase and decrease) which we can explore for you. 

Florida law also requires a different formula for calculating child support when there is substantial time-sharing (more than 20% as of January 1, 2011)  We’ll tell you if you qualify for this. 

Isenberg & Nabat protects your interests. 

The court may also award temporary or permanent alimony based upon variables including duration of the marriage, each spouse’s ability to become self-sufficient, and the financial, physical, and emotional condition of each party. 

The family-law experts at Isenberg & Nabat are committed to achieving an outcome that preserves your peace of mind and secures the best interests for you and your children. 

Don’t know where your spouse is?  

It is still possible to get a divorce by publication.  The process can take about eight weeks, but you will have a Final Judgment dissolving your marriage.  In a publication proceeding, however, the Court only can hear the divorce issue.  They cannot address issues regarding child support or time-sharing. 

Contact an Experienced Miami Divorce Lawyer

The Law Offices of Isenberg & Nabat focuses its practice solely on Florida divorce and family issues.  Our attorneys provide personalized, compassionate, and affordable legal services for each client.  To schedule a consultation to discuss your concerns, call us at 305-899-8899 or contact us online.