central florida
407-920-3293
SOUTH FLORIDA
954-388-0646
407-920-3293
954-388-0646
Family law cases are rarely just legal matters. They involve your children, your finances, and the life you’ve built. The decisions made during this process will shape your family’s future long after the case is closed. That’s why having the right attorney in your corner from day one isn’t just helpful. It changes everything.
When you’re facing a family law matter, you need more than a firm that knows the law. You need an attorney who’s actually available, understands the details of your case, and keeps things moving so your life isn’t on hold any longer than it has to be.
At Fairway Law Group, your attorney is your direct point of contact from day one. We keep our caseloads manageable so your case gets the attention it deserves, we file quickly, and we stay focused on the resolution that matters most to you. A fair result at a fair cost.
We handle everything from uncontested divorces to high-asset litigation, and we don’t shy away from going to court when that’s what your case requires. Whatever you’re facing, your attorney is ready.
At Fairway Law Group, we handle the full range of Florida family law matters, including:
Family law cases are rarely just legal matters. They involve your children, your finances, and the life you've built. We handle them with the attention and care they deserve.
Florida law favors joint custody, but that doesn't mean equal time-sharing. We help you build a case that protects your relationship with your children and holds up in court.
Whether you're establishing, enforcing, or modifying a child support order, we make sure the outcome reflects what's actually fair for your children.
Contested or uncontested, we handle every phase of your Florida divorce and keep things moving so your life isn't on hold any longer than it has to be.
Men can face unique challenges in Florida family court. We understand those dynamics and make sure your rights and interests are fully represented.
When your divorce involves a business, investment portfolio, or professional practice, we work with forensic accountants to dig into the financials and fight for an equitable result.
Dividing businesses, investments, and real estate requires more than paperwork. We challenge unfair valuations and fight for equitable distribution of everything you've built.
Life changes. When it does, we build the case Florida courts need to see to modify custody, support, or alimony orders.
Family law covers a lot of ground. Here’s a breakdown of the areas that come up most in Florida cases.
Florida requires that at least one spouse has lived in the state for six months before filing. From there, a divorce can be uncontested — where both parties agree on the major issues — or contested, where the court steps in to decide. Either way, it typically touches on property, support, and custody all at once. The more prepared you are going in, the faster and less costly it tends to be.
Florida is an equitable distribution state. That means the court divides marital property fairly, but not necessarily down the middle. The length of the marriage, each spouse’s financial contributions, and their economic situation going forward all factor into the final division. Agreements reached outside of court are also valid, as long as they meet legal requirements.
Florida law recognizes several types of alimony, and none of them are automatic. The court looks at the length of the marriage, each spouse’s earning capacity, and the standard of living established during the marriage, among other factors. If alimony is part of your situation, understanding what the law actually considers can make a significant difference in the outcome.
In Florida, custody is called time-sharing. The court presumes that children benefit from a relationship with both parents and designs arrangements accordingly. That doesn’t always mean equal time. The court weighs each parent’s involvement, the child’s needs, and a range of other factors to determine what arrangement actually serves the child’s best interests.
Florida calculates child support using a state formula. It factors in both parents’ incomes, the amount of time each parent spends with the children, and the actual costs of healthcare and childcare. The formula gives you a starting point, but there are circumstances where the court may adjust it based on your specific situation.
Florida court orders are legally binding, but they’re not always permanent. Custody, support, and alimony orders can be modified if there’s been a substantial change in circumstances. The bar is intentionally high — minor changes don’t qualify. Understanding what counts as a substantial change is the first step in knowing whether a modification is worth pursuing.
The cost of a family law case in Florida depends on several factors — the complexity of your situation, whether your case is contested or uncontested, and how much back-and-forth is required to reach a resolution. A straightforward uncontested divorce will cost significantly less than a contested high-asset case that goes to trial.
At Fairway Law Group, we think you deserve to know exactly what you’re paying for at every step. We send detailed invoices every two weeks so there are never any surprises. During your free case evaluation, we’ll give you an honest estimate of what your specific situation is likely to cost.
Ready to get started? Schedule a free 30-minute case evaluation with a family law attorney. You’ll walk away with honest answers about your situation, your options, and what your case would realistically cost.
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