A divorce settles more than the marriage. It decides who keeps the house, how retirement accounts and debts are split, whether alimony is paid and, when there are children, the parenting plan the family will live under for years. Reyes Miller Law Group represents spouses in divorce cases in Palm Beach, Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe, Orange, Hillsborough and Leon counties, from the first filing to the final judgment.
How Reyes Miller Law Group handles divorce cases
Contested divorce
When you and your spouse cannot agree, we prepare the case for trial from the start: financial disclosure, discovery, depositions where they are needed, and a clear position on every open issue.
Uncontested divorce
When you already agree, we write the marital settlement agreement so it says exactly what was agreed, is written to hold up in court and avoids the gaps that can lead to a second lawsuit.
Property and debt division
We sort marital property from separate property, trace what came into the marriage, value the house, businesses and retirement accounts, and argue for your share under Florida's equitable distribution law.
Alimony
We apply Florida's current alimony law to your facts, whether you are asking for support or being asked to pay it: which type, how much and for how long.
Children in the divorce
When there are minor children, the divorce also sets the parenting plan, timesharing and child support. We handle all of it in the same case.
Mediation and trial
Many divorces settle at mediation. We prepare for mediation as if the case were going to trial, because the better the preparation, the better the settlement.
What Florida law says
Who can file in Florida
At least one spouse must have lived in Florida for six months before the petition is filed (section 61.021, Florida Statutes).
Florida is a no-fault state
The court only has to find that the marriage is irretrievably broken, or that one spouse has been legally declared mentally incapacitated for at least the three years before the case (section 61.052). Neither spouse has to prove wrongdoing, although conduct such as adultery or wasting marital money can still affect alimony and the division of property.
The 20-day minimum
A final judgment cannot be entered until at least 20 days after the petition is filed, unless the court finds that waiting would cause an injustice (section 61.19). Uncontested cases can finish soon after that. Contested cases often take many months.
Mandatory financial disclosure
Both spouses must exchange financial affidavits and supporting documents such as tax returns, pay records and account statements (Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.285). What those papers show usually decides the money issues.
Equitable distribution
Marital assets and debts are divided under section 61.075. The court starts from an equal split and moves away from it only when the facts justify an unequal one.
Alimony since July 2023
Florida courts can no longer award permanent alimony. The types that remain are temporary, bridge-the-gap, rehabilitative and durational (section 61.08). Durational alimony is capped by the length of the marriage, and its amount generally cannot exceed the lesser of the recipient's reasonable need or 35 percent of the difference between the spouses' net incomes.
Parents take a course
Divorcing parents of minor children must complete a parent education and family stabilization course (section 61.21).
What happens after you reach out
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A free consultation
Call or send the form. You talk with the firm about what is happening, in English or Spanish, at no cost.
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We review your papers
Bring any petition, order, agreement or letter you have received. Family court deadlines are short, so we look for those first.
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An honest plan
You get a straight assessment of your options and what each one is likely to cost in time and money.
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We handle the case
If you hire the firm, we prepare and file the papers, deal with the other side, and represent you at mediation and in court.
Where we handle divorce cases
Reyes Miller Law Group takes cases in these seven Florida counties. Each county's family cases are heard in its own judicial circuit.
- Palm Beach County
15th Judicial Circuit
Main Judicial Center (Judge Daniel T. K. Hurley Courthouse)
- Miami-Dade County
11th Judicial Circuit
Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center
- Broward County
17th Judicial Circuit
Broward County Central Courthouse, Judicial Complex West Building
- Monroe County
16th Judicial Circuit
- Orange County
9th Judicial Circuit
Orange County Courthouse
- Hillsborough County
13th Judicial Circuit
George E. Edgecomb Courthouse
- Leon County
2nd Judicial Circuit
Leon County Courthouse
Our offices
THE FIRM
The sword and the shield.
Reyes Miller Law Group is built for clients who cannot afford a poor outcome. The firm combines strategic litigation, negotiation, mediation, and practical family-law guidance.
WHAT WE DO
- Divorce, custody & family law litigation
- Uncontested & simplified divorce
- Paternity, petitions, counter-petitions & responses
- Child support, alimony & modifications
- Parenting plans, timesharing & parental responsibility
- Equitable distribution of marital assets & debts
- Prenuptial & postnuptial agreements
- Name changes & legal document preparation
- Aggressive negotiation & skilled mediation
- High-conflict divorce, custody & parental alienation
- Child abduction & wrongful retention (Hague Convention)
- Domestic violence injunctions — petitioners & respondents
- Complex, high-asset & high-net-worth divorce
- Emergency motions, ex parte relief & contempt
- Relocation disputes — in-state & out-of-state
Frequently asked questions
How much does a divorce lawyer cost in Florida?
It depends mostly on how much the spouses disagree about. An uncontested divorce with a signed agreement costs far less than a case that goes through discovery, mediation and trial. We explain how our fees work during the free consultation, before you commit to anything. In some cases the court can order the spouse with greater resources to contribute to the other spouse's attorney's fees (section 61.16).
How long does a divorce take in Florida?
Generally, no final judgment can be entered sooner than 20 days after filing. Uncontested divorces are often finalized in 30 to 45 days. Contested cases commonly take 6 to 12 months or longer, especially when there is a business, disputed income or a custody fight.
Do we need a lawyer if we agree on everything?
You are not required to have one. But an agreement written without a lawyer is where many post-divorce fights begin: a vague line about the house, a retirement account that was never divided correctly, a parenting schedule nobody can enforce. We can draft or review the agreement so it does what you both intended.
Can I get divorced if my spouse will not sign or respond?
Yes. Florida does not require your spouse's agreement. Once your spouse has been properly served, if they do not respond, the court can move forward and enter a default.
What happens to the house in a Florida divorce?
If the house is marital property, its value is divided under equitable distribution. The court can order it sold, award it to one spouse with an offsetting payment to the other, or in some cases let the parent with the children stay in it for a period. The right answer depends on the equity, the mortgage and who can afford to keep it.
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Yvette B. Reyes, Esq. · Florida Bar No. 53510 · Practicing in Florida since 1995 · Read her profile
Page updated September 2026. This page describes the services of Reyes Miller Law Group and general Florida law. It is not legal advice about your situation, and contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. Full disclaimer.
