Miami Family Law Attorney

Why families come to Connect Attorneys

Connect Attorneys is a Miami law firm serving clients throughout South Florida. We understand that family law matters are personal and often stressful, and we focus on giving clients clear information and steady guidance from the first conversation through resolution.

Our family law attorneys handle the full range of related matters, from divorce and time-sharing to child support, alimony, property division, paternity, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and post-judgment modifications. Many families come to us with more than one of these issues at the same time, and we work to bring them together into a single, coordinated plan rather than a series of disconnected cases.

We take time to explain how Florida law may apply to your situation, what your options are, and what to expect at each stage. Every client works directly with an attorney, and we keep you informed as your case moves forward. We serve South Florida families in English and Spanish.

Types of family law matters we handle

Family law covers a range of related issues. Many cases involve more than one of these at the same time, such as a divorce that also includes custody, support, and property questions. Below is an overview of the areas we handle, with links to learn more about each.

Florida family law, briefly

Family law in Florida is governed mainly by Chapter 61 of the Florida Statutes. These are the rules that shape most cases — each page linked below explains its rule in full.

• At least one spouse must have lived in Florida for six months before filing for divorce, and no one has to prove wrongdoing — the usual ground is that the marriage is irretrievably broken. (Source: Fla. Stat. §§ 61.021, 61.052.) How divorce works in Florida →
• Courts divide marital assets and debts through equitable distribution — often close to equal, but not automatically 50/50. (Source: Fla. Stat. § 61.075.) How property division works →
• For divorces finalized on or after July 1, 2023, permanent alimony is no longer available; temporary, bridge-the-gap, rehabilitative, and durational alimony remain. (Source: Fla. Stat. § 61.08.) How alimony works now →
• Florida starts from a rebuttable presumption that equal time-sharing is in the best interest of the child, and still weighs the best-interest factors in every case. (Source: Fla. Stat. § 61.13.) How time-sharing decisions work →
• Child support follows a statewide guideline formula based on both parents' incomes, the number of children, and the time-sharing schedule. We do not publish dollar figures because the numbers change. (Source: Fla. Stat. § 61.30.) How child support is set →

This is general information about Florida law, not legal advice. Every family is different, and how these rules apply depends on the details of your situation.

How family cases actually work in Miami-Dade

Our office is at 701 Brickell Avenue, Suite 1550, in the heart of Miami. We help clients across Miami-Dade and the surrounding South Florida communities.

Family law cases in Miami-Dade are generally handled through the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court, and divorce and related petitions are filed with the Miami-Dade Clerk of the Courts. Court procedures, forms, and filing fees can change, so we help clients understand the current requirements for their specific case.

If you want to know what the process itself looks like before talking to anyone, start with these two guides: what to expect at the Miami-Dade family courthouse, and where divorce cases are filed in Miami-Dade County and what happens after you file.

Talk with a family law attorney

If you have questions about divorce, custody, support, or another family law matter, we are here to help you understand your options. Schedule a free, no-obligation consultation and we will listen to your situation and explain how Florida law may apply.