Practice Areas — Pazos Law Group Family Law
High-Net-Worth Divorce
High-net-worth and complex divorce involves careful handling of business interests, investment portfolios, real estate, equity compensation, retirement accounts, trusts, and international holdings under Florida’s equitable distribution framework. Issues like business valuation, hidden assets, tax planning, and privacy require experienced guidance from the start.
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Divorce
In Florida, divorce — legally known as dissolution of marriage — requires that at least one spouse have resided in the state for the preceding six months and that the marriage be irretrievably broken. The process generally addresses three areas: equitable distribution of marital assets and debts, spousal support where appropriate, and, when children are involved, parenting arrangements.
Every divorce is different. Uncontested divorces where both parties agree on all terms tend to move quickly. Contested divorces involving high-value assets, business interests, disputed parenting plans, or long-term marriages require careful strategy and experienced representation. Pazos Law Group guides clients through both, with attention to what matters most to each family.
Child Custody & Time-Sharing
In Florida, what is commonly called “custody” is legally referred to as time-sharing and parental responsibility. Florida courts make decisions based on the best interests of the child, a standard defined by statute that considers factors such as each parent’s involvement, stability, and ability to meet the child’s developmental needs.
Cases can involve establishing an initial parenting plan during a divorce, modifying an existing plan when circumstances change, resolving relocation disputes, or addressing paternity. Mediation is often required before a contested hearing, and thoughtful negotiation can preserve parent-child relationships and reduce conflict. Pazos Law Group represents parents at every stage of the process.
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Agreements
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are written contracts that address property rights and financial matters during marriage and in the event of divorce or death. Under Florida law, these agreements can specify how assets, debts, alimony, and other financial matters will be handled, providing clarity and protection for both parties.
Prenuptial Agreements
A prenuptial agreement (“prenup”) is entered into before marriage. Florida recognizes prenups under the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (Fla. Stat. § 61.079) and requires that the agreement be in writing and signed voluntarily by both parties with fair financial disclosure. Prenups are commonly used to protect premarital assets, address business ownership, and define terms in the event of divorce or death.
Postnuptial Agreements
A postnuptial agreement is entered into after the marriage has taken place. Postnups can address similar financial matters as prenups and are often used when circumstances change — such as one spouse receiving a significant inheritance, starting a business, or when the parties want to realign expectations after marital difficulties.
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Alimony
Alimony — spousal support — in Florida is governed by Fla. Stat. § 61.08. Florida significantly reformed its alimony law in 2023, and the rules that apply today differ from those that governed divorces filed before July 1, 2023. Pazos Law Group represents both payers and recipients in alimony matters.
The 2023 Florida Alimony Reform
The 2023 reform eliminated permanent alimony for new cases filed on or after July 1, 2023 and tied durational alimony to the length of the marriage. Bridge-the-gap, rehabilitative, and durational alimony remain available, and the rules for modifying an award at retirement or because of a supportive relationship were clarified.
Divorce Mediation
Mediation is the dominant settlement vehicle in Florida family law, and most contested divorces resolve through it rather than at trial. The 11th Judicial Circuit (Miami-Dade), 17th (Broward), and 15th (Palm Beach) require mediation in most cases before a contested final hearing can be set. Nadia Pazos has been a Florida family mediator (20+ years).
Why Mediation Works
Mediation discussions and settlement offers are confidential and inadmissible at trial, which keeps sensitive financial details out of public court filings. Mediated cases also typically cost a fraction of cases that proceed all the way to trial.
Divorce Modification Attorney
Modify alimony, child support, or time-sharing after your judgment. Read the focused guide for the statutes, standards, and process that apply.
Contempt & Enforcement Attorney
Make the other side follow a support, time-sharing, or property order — motions for contempt and enforcement, make-up time-sharing, and collection. Read the focused guide for the statutes, standards, and process that apply.
Grandparent Visitation Rights
A narrow, constitutionally limited path in Florida. When § 752.011 allows a petition after Beagle, Von Eiff, and Troxel — and the alternatives when a grandparent is a caregiver.
Legal Separation in Florida
Florida has no legal separation. The real alternatives — support without divorce under § 61.09, postnuptial agreements, and parenting arrangements.
Annulment Attorney
Florida has no annulment statute — it is governed by common law. The void vs. voidable distinction, the grounds, and when divorce is the better path.
Men's Divorce Attorney in Florida
A father's and husband's guide to custody, alimony, and property. Read the focused guide for the statutes, standards, and process that apply.
Military Divorce Attorney in Florida
Pensions (USFSPA), the 10/10 rule, SCRA, and deployment. Read the focused guide for the statutes, standards, and process that apply.
Florida Paternity Attorney
Establishing or disestablishing paternity under Chapter 742, Florida Statutes — legal fatherhood, time-sharing, child support, and DNA testing. Read the focused guide for the statutes and process that apply.
Florida Domestic Violence Injunction Attorney
Injunctions for protection against domestic violence under Fla. Stat. § 741.30 — the same-day ex parte order, the full hearing, and defending against a petition. We represent both petitioners and respondents.
Florida Father’s Rights Attorney
The 2023 equal time-sharing presumption (§ 61.13), establishing paternity for unmarried fathers (Chapter 742), child support, and protecting your parenting time.
Florida Child Support Attorney
The income-shares guidelines under Fla. Stat. § 61.30, the time-sharing gross-up, modifications, and enforcement — plus a free child support calculator.
Florida Child Relocation Attorney
The 50-mile relocation rule under Fla. Stat. § 61.13001 — the 60-day written notice, the 20-day objection window, and how courts decide by the child’s best interests.
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