Florida Divorce Lawyers
Because we are a family law firm, we know how important family relationships can be. Our lawyers understand how a divorce, paternity suit, adoption, or other family legal matter can affect your whole family. The break-up of a marriage can have devastating economic and emotional effects on the husband, wife and children.
At Makofka & Makofka our goal is always to resolve divorces and other family law cases in the least disruptive manner possible. However, when necessary to protect your rights, we will fiercely advocate for your rights and interests in family court. We will work hard to help you maintain a strong relationship with your children and negotiate a fair division of the marital assets and property.
To meet with an attorney in our Jacksonville, Florida law office, please contact us online or call us at 904.355.2700 for a free consultation.
Our Family Law Services
Our divorce lawyers provide individuals and families with a full range of family law services, including the following:
- Divorce - We take a practical and flexible approach in handling divorce cases. No two couples are alike, and therefore no two divorces should be handled in the same way.
- Military divorces - Being in the military presents special challenges and benefits in divorce. We represent military members and their spouses in divorce cases.
- Parenting plans - In Florida, shared parental responsibilities (formerly called child custody and visitation arrangements) are now outlined in a "parenting plan" that is agreed to by the parents or imposed by the court. We help parents develop a parenting plan that meets the needs of the parents and children involved.
- Child custody and support - We advocate for child custody and support arrangements that meet the needs of our client and are in the best interest of his or her children.
- Complex marital estates - We handle complex property division cases involving family businesses, military pension benefits, and issues regarding marital and separate property.
- Paternity - We represent unmarried fathers and mothers in issues relating to paternity, visitation, and child custody.
- Modification of decrees - We represent clients seeking modification of their divorce decrees, including changes of child support, changes of child custody (parenting plans), and changes in spousal maintenance (alimony.)
- Stepparent adoptions - We provide legal support to stepparents who wish to adopt a child, and also assist biological parents in the termination of parental rights.
- Relocation with children - Florida has a special law on the relocation of children. We can teach clients on how to comply with that law if they seek to move, or help them resist a change in location.
- Child dependency proceedings - We deal with cases involving the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and also juvenile delinquency proceedings.
Contact Makofka & Makofka in Jacksonville Today
It is important to seek experienced and dependable advice about your family law situation. Whether it involves property division or a paternity dispute, contact the family lawyers of Makofka & Makofka today for a free consultation.
