Divorce Attorney in Melbourne, FL

Murphy & Downs Law Offices, P.A. will work with you from the beginning to the very end to ensure that you have access to all of the Florida divorce law information you need in order to make informed decisions.

We are always ready to answer questions about, but not limited to, the following: 

• Grounds and filing: Unlike states that grant divorces based on a variety of different types of marital misconduct, Florida only dissolves marriages if the union is irretrievably broken or if one partner has suffered from mental incapacity for at least three years prior to filing for divorce. Other states grant divorces based on a variety of different types of marital misconduct. However, if the court concludes that one of the spouses behaved inappropriately, it may impact issues like child custody and spousal support. 
• Use of mediation:  Through the use of mediation, the vast majority of divorcing couples are able to avoid having to go to court and handle contentious matters like alimony and the distribution of their property. Successful divorce mediation may work in favor of both spouses, even when numerous topics are vigorously fought. 
• Collaborative divorce: Although it may seem to be an oxymoron, divorcing couples who work together to resolve their issues are more likely to have positive outcomes while also reducing the time and money spent on legal proceedings. In a collaborative divorce, both parties agree to share information and work together to find a solution.
• Divorces Uncontested and Contested Dissolutions of Marriage: If you and your spouse are able to resolve all of the difficulties in your marriage amicably, you may be able to get an “uncontested” divorce. In the event that there are still questions that need to be answered by a court, your divorce might be considered “contested.” 
• Paternity tests: Are used to determine whether or not a man is the biological father of a child when the parents have not been married. 
• Matters of Substance During the first meeting: We’ll talk about timesharing and parenting plans, as well as child support, alimony, and the division of property. We’ll also look at how these issues relate to your case. 
• The Method: During our initial consultation with you, we will also discuss the process. This will include figuring out if it’s the right time to file for a divorce and if we should try mediation or the collaborative process instead.

We will preserve your rights and work hard to obtain a favorable outcome, regardless of whether you need counsel for an uncontested divorce or a highly disputed split that seems to be heading to trial.