Kendall Divorce Lawyer & Family Law Attorney

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

Divorce in Kendall: An Overview

Looking for a Kendall family law attorney? Pazos Law Group represents Kendall families in divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, paternity, and post-judgment modifications. Kendall is one of the largest residential communities in Miami-Dade County — a sprawling, family-oriented suburb of single-family homes, townhomes, and gated communities stretching across the southwest part of the county. Its households are heavily made up of dual-income professionals, small-business owners, and established families, which shapes the kinds of divorces that arise here: disputes over the marital home, retirement and professional income, and parenting plans built around well-regarded local schools. Pazos Law Group represents Kendall residents from its nearby Coral Gables office, in English and Spanish.

Why Local Experience Matters in Kendall

A Kendall divorce is filed and heard in the same Eleventh Judicial Circuit as the rest of Miami-Dade, but local knowledge still matters. Many Kendall families own a home that has appreciated significantly, hold equity in a closely held business, or have substantial retirement accounts — assets that must be characterized as marital or non-marital and valued correctly under Fla. Stat. § 61.075. An attorney who routinely handles Miami-Dade cases understands how the local Family Division manages scheduling, mediation referrals, and parenting-plan expectations.

How We Help Kendall Families

Most Kendall matters that come to the firm center on a home, a closely held business, or a parenting schedule built around the area’s schools. We handle contested and uncontested divorce, high-net-worth cases involving business and real-estate valuation under § 61.075, time-sharing and parenting plans under the 2023 equal-time-sharing presumption (§ 61.13), child support under the § 61.30 guidelines, and alimony under the post-2023 framework. When spouses can cooperate, mediation often resolves everything privately and at a fraction of trial cost.

Where a Kendall Case Is Filed

Because Kendall is unincorporated, there is no separate “Kendall court” — cases are filed in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit’s Family Division for Miami-Dade County. Florida’s six-month residency rule (§ 61.021) and the mandatory 20-day waiting period after filing (§ 61.19) apply to every Kendall dissolution.

Specific Considerations for Kendall Divorces

Because Kendall is so residential, the marital home is frequently the central asset. Under equitable distribution, the court starts from a presumption of a roughly equal split of marital property, but who keeps the home, whether it is sold, and how the equity and mortgage are handled are all negotiable — and often tied to the parenting schedule so children can stay in their school zone. For self-employed and professional spouses, accurately establishing income is essential to both child support under § 61.30 and any alimony determination under § 61.08. Many Kendall couples with cooperative goals are good candidates for mediation or an uncontested divorce when the major issues can be resolved by agreement.

Why Kendall Clients Choose Pazos Law Group

The firm is led by Nadia Pazos, AV Preeminent rated and a Florida family mediator with over 20 years of experience. Kendall families value a bilingual attorney who can move a cooperative case efficiently through mediation, yet is fully prepared to litigate when a home, business, or custody fight demands it.

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Faster, lower-cost options in Kendall: 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 Kendall 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.”
— Anayda Frisneda, Google Review

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to file for divorce in Kendall, or somewhere else?

Kendall is an unincorporated community, so divorces are filed in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, which serves all Kendall residents. At least one spouse must have lived in Florida for six months before filing under Fla. Stat. § 61.021.

How is our Kendall home divided in a divorce?

The marital home is part of equitable distribution under Fla. Stat. § 61.075. The court starts from a presumption of an equal division of marital assets. Spouses can agree to sell and split the equity, or one spouse can keep the home and offset its value against other assets — often coordinated with the parenting plan.

How long will a divorce take in Kendall?

Florida requires a minimum 20-day waiting period after filing under § 61.19. An uncontested Kendall divorce often finishes in about 60–90 days, while a contested case involving a business, real estate, or custody disputes can take 6–18 months.

Do you offer services in Spanish for Kendall families?

Yes. Pazos Law Group represents clients in both English and Spanish (en inglés y en español), which is frequently helpful for Kendall's diverse, bilingual community.

How much does a divorce cost in Kendall?

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.

Who gets custody of the children in Florida?

Florida uses the terms "time-sharing" and "parental responsibility" rather than "custody." Courts decide based on the best interests of the child under Fla. Stat. § 61.13. Since 2023, Florida law applies a rebuttable presumption that equal (50/50) time-sharing is in the best interest of the child, which a parent can overcome with evidence.

How is alimony decided in Florida?

Alimony is based on one spouse's need and the other spouse's ability to pay, under Fla. Stat. § 61.08. Florida's 2023 alimony reform (SB 1416) eliminated permanent alimony and established standards for durational alimony tied to the length of the marriage.

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