At Moore & Goodman we handle a variety of family and marital legal matters. Life can get complicated and emotional when you are dealing with family problems. Our attorneys are available to speak with you about your family legal issues and advise you on the relevant law. We are dedicated to providing you with the personal attention that you deserve throughout your entire case.

Child Custody

One of the most important things during any family-related legal matter is the wellbeing of your children. Very often children become pawns in a dissolution or custody battle. The decisions we make can cause an emotional impact on your children throughout their entire lives. In some situations, a parent or guardian may be forced to seek supervised visits or possible sole custody. The attorneys at our firm will work hard with both parents to reach a custody arrangement that will be in the best interests of your children.

Child Support

Parents not only have a moral obligation to provide their children with love and affection, they also have a legal obligation to provide for them financially. Child support is the most important kind of financial obligation a parent has. Courts determine the amount of child support a parent is obligated to pay based on Florida’s child support guidelines. There are several factors that determine how much child support each parent is obligated to pay. As a parent, it is important that you have an attorney to make sure that child support is being determined in a fair manner.

Additionally, child support obligations may change over time. When financial circumstances change, child support obligations may also change. If you are currently paying child support or are the parent of a child receiving child support, you may be entitled to request a modification hearing to determine if the amount of child support should change based on the change in circumstances.

Dissolution of Marriage

When a marriage dissolves it involves so much more than emotions. Dissolution of marriage carries with it a variety of legal issues such as alimony, child support and property division. At Moore & Goodman, P.A., our attorneys will assist you throughout the entire process. Florida courts do not require married persons to show fault for divorce. Florida courts require one party to be a Florida resident for a period of at least six months before filing the petition and the marriage must be “irretrievably broken.”

Many persons attempt to get a divorce without the assistance of a lawyer. This can be very challenging when determining complex issues such as property division and child support obligations. It can also be difficult for the parties to reach an agreement during such an emotional time. At Moore and Goodman, our attorneys are skilled to deal with such complex issues and to assist you through this difficult time.

Paternity

Paternity is another family law matter that comes up quite frequently. Our attorneys can represent the parents or guardians of a child when his or her paternity is at issue. In most cases, the father’s identity can be easily determined. In other cases, both the children and the father will have to have DNA testing.

It’s not always as simple as reading the results of a DNA test. When dealing with a paternity case, there are other issues such as child support and custody that have to be determined. If you are interested in finding out more about paternity, child custody, and the rights of unmarried parents, please contact the family law attorneys at Moore & Goodman, P.A. for a free no obligation consultation.

Post Judgment Modifications

Many times circumstances change causing a need for a modification of existing child custody arrangements, child support obligations and alimony. If you are paying or receiving support for yourself or your child, you can always petition the court to modify that amount based on changed circumstances. If you have questions about modifications or if you need assistance enforcing your current agreement, please contact an attorney at Moore & Goodman, P.A.

Please contact us or call our attorneys today at 954-564-8446 to schedule a free, no obligation consultation.