Yvette Reyes-Miller, Esq. and Reyes Miller Law Group help families in Fort Lauderdale with Florida family law matters. Whether you're starting a divorce, working out custody, or need to change an existing order, you'll get clear guidance from a real attorney — in English or Spanish. Your first consultation is free.
How we help Fort Lauderdale families
Family law help in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Florida family law is governed by Chapter 61 of the Florida Statutes and applies the same way across the state, including Fort Lauderdale. Florida is a no-fault divorce state — you don't have to prove who was at fault, only that the marriage is irretrievably broken. Reyes Miller Law Group represents families throughout Fort Lauderdale and the wider South Florida region.
Where Fort Lauderdale family law cases are heard
Fort Lauderdale sits in Broward County, which is part of Florida's 17th Judicial Circuit. Divorce, custody, and support cases for Broward County are filed in the family division of the circuit court at the county seat in Fort Lauderdale. Knowing the right court from the start avoids filing mistakes and delays.
How Florida family law works
Florida courts decide custody and timesharing based on the best interests of the child (§61.13) and favor shared parental responsibility. Child support is calculated using the income shares model in §61.30. Property is divided through equitable distribution — fair, though not always 50/50. Most contested cases go through mediation before any trial.
Family matters are hard enough without a language barrier. We serve Fort Lauderdale residents fully in English or Spanish, so there's never any confusion about your rights, your children, or your future.
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