Homestead Divorce Lawyer & Family Law Attorney

By Nadia Pazos, AV Preeminent Family Law Attorney · Serving Homestead from Coral Gables

Divorce in Homestead: An Overview

Looking for a Homestead family law attorney? Pazos Law Group represents Homestead families in divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, paternity, and post-judgment modifications. Homestead, in far south Miami-Dade County, is one of the area’s fastest-growing communities — a mix of younger families, agricultural and service-industry households, and military-connected families tied to Homestead Air Reserve Base. Housing tends to be more affordable than the county’s coastal cities, and many couples are first-time homebuyers with young children. Those realities shape Homestead divorces, where child-related issues, support, and the family home are typically front and center. Pazos Law Group serves Homestead residents in English and Spanish.

Why Local Experience Matters in Homestead

Proximity to Homestead Air Reserve Base means some divorces here involve a service member, which adds federal layers — the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, the division of military pensions, and deployment-aware parenting plans. The firm’s dedicated military divorce page explains those rules in detail. For civilian families, the priorities are usually a workable parenting schedule and a child support number that reflects each parent’s real income under Fla. Stat. § 61.30.

How We Help Homestead Families

Homestead cases frequently turn on children and support rather than complex property. The firm handles parenting plans and time-sharing under § 61.13, child support under § 61.30, paternity and father’s rights under Chapter 742, and both contested and uncontested divorce. For families connected to Homestead Air Reserve Base, our military divorce practice addresses pensions, the SCRA, and deployment-aware schedules. Mediation keeps costs down when parents agree on the essentials.

Where a Homestead Case Is Filed

Homestead sits at the southern end of Miami-Dade, and its divorces are filed in the county’s Eleventh Judicial Circuit. The same statewide rules apply: six months’ Florida residency before filing (§ 61.021) and a 20-day waiting period before a judgment can be entered (§ 61.19).

Specific Considerations for Homestead Divorces

In many Homestead cases, children and support are the core issues rather than complex asset division. Florida’s 2023 reform created a rebuttable presumption of equal 50/50 time-sharing under § 61.13, so both parents typically start from equal footing, and the parenting plan is built around work schedules and schools. Where one spouse is a service member, a military pension earned during the marriage is generally a marital asset subject to equitable distribution under § 61.075, and parenting plans should anticipate deployment and relocation. For unmarried parents — common among younger Homestead families — establishing paternity and a father’s rights under Chapter 742 is the first step to enforceable time-sharing.

Why Homestead Clients Choose Pazos Law Group

Nadia Pazos has practiced since 2005, holds Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Preeminent rating, and works with Homestead families in English and Spanish. For younger and military-connected households, she focuses on practical, child-centered outcomes without running up unnecessary legal fees.

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Faster, lower-cost options in Homestead: if you and your spouse agree on the major issues, an uncontested divorce or a predictable flat-fee divorce is usually the fastest, least expensive path for Homestead families. Many also resolve their case through divorce mediation.

What Our Clients Say

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“After consultations at other law firms, I knew immediately I wanted to go with Nadia. Not only was I made to feel so comfortable during the worst time of my life, but I was always kept informed. She truly cares about achieving the best.”
— Tracy Putter, Google Review

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“Nadia and her team were a pleasure to work with, especially during tough times. They managed to navigate some sticky situations with creativity and delivered the best results I could have hoped for. I highly recommend Pazos Law Group.”
— Brian Coolidge, Google Review

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“My divorce was really complex and as soon as I met Nadia and I explained my case, I knew that I had to go with her, not only because she is very professional but also because she has an excellent team.”
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Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Homestead residents file for divorce?

Homestead divorces are filed in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County. One spouse must have lived in Florida for at least six months before filing, under Fla. Stat. § 61.021.

My spouse is stationed at Homestead Air Reserve Base. Does that change our divorce?

It can. Military divorces involve federal protections like the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, special rules for dividing a military pension, and deployment-aware parenting plans. See our Florida military divorce page for details, and we can tailor your case accordingly.

How is child support set for a Homestead family?

Florida uses the income-shares model in Fla. Stat. § 61.30, combining both parents' net incomes, the number of children, and overnights. You can estimate your number with our free Florida Child Support Calculator and we can give you a precise figure.

We were never married — what are my rights as the father?

An unmarried father must establish paternity under Chapter 742 before a court will order enforceable time-sharing and parental responsibility. Our father's rights page explains how to start that process.

How much does a divorce cost in Homestead?

Beyond the court's filing fee, the total cost depends primarily on whether your divorce is uncontested or contested. An uncontested divorce, where both spouses agree on all terms, is significantly less expensive. Contested cases involving disputes over assets, support, or time-sharing cost more because they require negotiation, discovery, and sometimes trial.

How long does a divorce take in Florida?

Florida law requires a minimum 20-day waiting period after the petition is filed before a divorce can be finalized (Fla. Stat. § 61.19). A fully uncontested divorce can conclude in roughly four to five weeks. Contested cases typically take several months to over a year, depending on the complexity of the issues and the court's calendar.

Will I lose my house in the divorce?

The marital home is subject to equitable distribution under Fla. Stat. § 61.075. "Equitable" means fair, which is not automatically a 50/50 split. Common outcomes include one spouse buying out the other's share, selling the home and dividing the proceeds, or deferring the sale (often when minor children remain in the home). A home owned before the marriage may be partly or fully non-marital.

Do I need a reason to get divorced in Florida?

No. Florida is a no-fault divorce state (Fla. Stat. § 61.052). You only need to state that the marriage is irretrievably broken; you do not have to prove adultery, abandonment, or any other wrongdoing.

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