Davie Divorce Attorney

By Nadia Pazos, Family Law Attorney, Pazos Law Group · Updated May 2026

The Town of Davie, in central Broward County, is home to families, equestrian communities, and the Nova Southeastern University area. Pazos Law Group represents Davie residents in divorce, child custody, and family law matters.

Divorce in Davie: An Overview

The Town of Davie blends suburban family neighborhoods with equestrian-friendly properties and the academic community around Nova Southeastern University. Divorces in Davie typically involve home and equity considerations, sometimes equestrian or agricultural property, and parenting plans for school-age children.

Why Local Experience Matters

Davie cases occasionally involve unusual asset types — horses, agricultural property, equestrian-related businesses — that require specialized valuation and equitable distribution analysis alongside the more typical issues.

Family Law Services for Davie Residents

Pazos Law Group represents Davie clients in the full range of family law matters:

Divorce — contested and uncontested dissolution of marriage under Florida law.
High-Net-Worth Divorce — complex marital estates involving businesses, real estate, equity compensation, and international assets.
Child Custody & Time-Sharing — parenting plans, modifications, and relocation cases.
Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements — drafting, review, and enforcement.

Where Your Case Is Heard

Davie divorces are heard in the 17th Judicial Circuit of Florida, Family Division, at the Broward County Courthouse, 201 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale.

Davie-Specific Divorce Considerations

Davie is the only Broward municipality with explicit equestrian zoning, and it has more horse properties — over 2,500 documented equine parcels — than any other South Florida city. Equine assets in divorce raise valuation issues most attorneys never encounter. The horses themselves are personal property under Florida law, but their value depends on bloodlines, competition history, training investment, and breeding potential. USEF (United States Equestrian Federation) registration, microchip records, and discipline-specific appraisers (hunter/jumper, dressage, western, polo) are often required for accurate valuation.

Davie’s agricultural and equestrian-zoned parcels are appraised differently than standard residential property. Properties of 2.5+ acres may qualify for Florida’s greenbelt agricultural classification, which dramatically affects tax basis and equitable distribution calculations. Improvements specific to equine use — barns, paddocks, riding rings, run-in sheds — need separate functional appraisal because they don’t contribute proportionally to residential market value.

Many Davie marriages involve professional couples connected to Nova Southeastern University (the largest private employer in Broward) or Memorial Healthcare System. NSU faculty appointments come with deferred compensation, retirement plan particulars, and intellectual property considerations that affect the marital estate. Memorial Healthcare physicians face specific issues with practice equity, partnership buy-ins, and non-compete clauses that intersect with divorce settlements.

Davie cases are heard in the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Family Division, at the Broward County Courthouse in downtown Fort Lauderdale — roughly a 20-25 minute drive via I-595. The 17th Circuit has a dedicated family law division with judges who handle complex high-asset matters, including equine and agricultural property cases that originate in Davie. The Broward judiciary also operates an active mediation program that many Davie cases utilize before litigation.

About Pazos Law Group

Pazos Law Group is a South Florida family law firm founded by Nadia Pazos, who has practiced since 2005 and is licensed in both Florida and New York. Nadia holds the AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for attorneys — and has been recognized by Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Avvo Client’s Choice, Lawyers of Distinction, AIFLA, and National Advocates. The firm serves clients in English and Spanish throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are horses and equestrian property marital assets?

Horses and equestrian assets acquired during the marriage are generally marital property subject to equitable distribution. Valuation can be challenging and may require specialized appraisal. Ongoing care costs and titling also affect the analysis.

What about an agricultural exemption on Davie property?

Florida's agricultural classification reduces property tax assessment. In divorce, the underlying property is divided based on its market value. The agricultural classification itself is generally tied to property use rather than ownership and continues if the use does.

How long do I have to live in Florida before filing for divorce?

Florida Statute § 61.021 requires that at least one spouse have resided in Florida for the six months immediately preceding the filing of the petition for dissolution of marriage.

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