Fort Lauderdale Divorce Attorney
Fort Lauderdale divorces often involve waterfront homes, yachting and marina assets, business interests, and substantial marital estates. Pazos Law Group represents Broward County clients in divorce, child custody, and complex family law matters.
Divorce in Fort Lauderdale: An Overview
Fort Lauderdale is the seat of Broward County and a center for finance, marine industries, and corporate executives. Divorces in Fort Lauderdale frequently feature waterfront properties, yacht and marina assets, business ownership, and complex compensation structures common to corporate and finance professionals.
Why Local Experience Matters
Fort Lauderdale cases often turn on valuation of substantial homes and unique personal property, careful handling of business interests, and parenting plans that work across the realities of executive schedules.
Family Law Services for Fort Lauderdale Residents
Pazos Law Group represents Fort Lauderdale 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
Fort Lauderdale divorces are heard in the 17th Judicial Circuit of Florida, Family Division, at the Broward County Courthouse, 201 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale.
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
Where are Fort Lauderdale divorce cases heard?
Fort Lauderdale and all Broward County divorce cases are heard in the 17th Judicial Circuit of Florida at the Broward County Courthouse, 201 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale.
Are yachts and waterfront properties marital assets?
Vessels, marina rights, and waterfront properties acquired during marriage are generally marital assets subject to equitable distribution. Each requires careful valuation and consideration of carrying costs, maintenance obligations, and titling.
Can I divorce in Florida if my spouse lives in another state?
Yes, if you have lived in Florida for the six months before filing. Florida can dissolve the marriage based on your residency. Jurisdiction over property, support, and children outside Florida may require additional analysis.
Speak with a Fort Lauderdale Family Law Attorney
Pazos Law Group offers confidential consultations for Fort Lauderdale clients in divorce, child custody, and complex family law matters.
Schedule a Confidential ConsultationThe information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Reading or sharing this content does not create an attorney-client relationship with Pazos Law Group. Florida law and the application of statutes change over time; please consult a licensed Florida attorney about your specific situation.