Florida Divorce Attorney

By Nadia Pazos, Florida Family Law Attorney, Pazos Law Group · AV Preeminent · 4.6★ Google (56 reviews) · Updated May 2026

Pazos Law Group is a Florida divorce and family law firm serving Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Martin counties. Led by Nadia Pazos — AV Preeminent rated and Florida Supreme Court certified mediator — the firm represents Florida clients in high-asset divorce, child custody, alimony, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and mediation.

Florida Divorce: Key Things to Know

Florida is one of the more straightforward US states for divorce in some respects, and one of the more complex in others. Key principles:

• No-fault state. Florida requires only that the marriage is “irretrievably broken” under Fla. Stat. § 61.052. No proof of wrongdoing is needed.
• Residency requirement. One spouse must have lived in Florida for at least 6 months before filing (Fla. Stat. § 61.021).
• Equitable distribution. Marital assets are divided under Fla. Stat. § 61.075. The presumption is 50/50, adjusted based on statutory factors.
• Alimony. Florida significantly reformed alimony in 2023. See our Florida alimony practice area page.
• Time-sharing. Florida uses “time-sharing” rather than “custody.” Decided under Fla. Stat. § 61.13 best-interests factors.

Florida Family Law Practice Areas

• High-Net-Worth Florida Divorce
• Florida Divorce
• Florida Child Custody and Time-Sharing
• Florida Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
• Florida Alimony
• Florida Divorce Mediation

Florida Counties We Serve

Each county has its own circuit court, judges, and procedural preferences. Pazos Law Group regularly appears in all four:

• Miami-Dade County (11th Judicial Circuit). See our Miami divorce attorney page and 14 dedicated neighborhood pages.
• Broward County (17th Judicial Circuit). See Fort Lauderdale, Las Olas & Rio Vista, Weston, and other Broward neighborhood pages.
• Palm Beach County (15th Judicial Circuit). See Palm Beach, Jupiter, Boca Raton, Wellington, Manalapan & Gulf Stream, and others.
• Martin County (19th Judicial Circuit). See our Tequesta & Hobe Sound page covering Jupiter Island and the southern Martin coastline.

Florida High-Net-Worth Divorce

Florida is one of the most active markets in the country for high-net-worth divorce. Many clients have business interests, executive compensation, real estate portfolios, international assets, and trust structures. For details, see our:

• High-Net-Worth Divorce in Florida — Complete Guide
• Florida Equitable Distribution Explained
• Divorce for Business Owners in Florida
• International Divorce in Florida
• Executive Compensation in Florida Divorce
• Trusts and Florida Divorce

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a Florida divorce take?

An uncontested Florida divorce can finalize in 30-60 days. Contested cases typically run 8-18 months. High-asset divorces with business valuation often extend 12-24 months.

What does a Florida divorce cost?

Filing fees are roughly $409 statewide. Attorney fees range from $1,500-$5,000 (uncontested) to $50,000+ per side (contested complex matters). See our full Florida divorce cost guide.

Do I need to live in Florida to file?

One spouse must have lived in Florida for at least 6 months before filing under Fla. Stat. § 61.021.

Is Florida a community property state?

No. Florida is an equitable distribution state. Marital assets are divided fairly — starting with a 50/50 presumption — under Fla. Stat. § 61.075, with adjustments based on statutory factors.

How is alimony calculated in Florida?

Florida significantly reformed alimony in 2023. See our Florida alimony practice page for the current framework, including durational caps based on marriage length.

The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Florida family law is fact-specific. Reading this page does not create an attorney-client relationship with Pazos Law Group.