Family Law Overview

Florida Family Lawyer: Resolutions in Divorce and Parenting Issues

The Law Office of Curtis R. Cowan, P.A.
Board Certified Representation in Marital and Family Law

I have extensive experience handling all aspects of Florida family law matters:

• Initial dissolution of marriage: custody and parenting issues, equitable distribution of assets, alimony, and child support
• Post-judgment issues, including modification of support or parenting plans, or enforcement and contempt proceedings
• Premarital and post-nuptial agreements
• Paternity (child support and visitation)

Litigation should be a last resort, although I will fiercely protect your interests if your case goes to trial. My philosophy is to try to resolve these sensitive and complex issues out of court whenever feasible. In mediation or negotiations, I aim to address the psychological, emotional, financial, and legal aspects to arrive at agreements that work best for all concerned. I offer over 20 years of experience and am board-certified by The Florida Bar as a marital and family lawyer. I am also a certified family law mediator. Contact my law office to get started.

Fort Lauderdale Area • Palm Beach County • Broward County
Reduced Rate Initial Consultation: (954) 769-0670

Efficient, Fair Resolutions in Divorce

If your marriage is really over, you need to get it over with. My number one goal is getting you the most reasonable, fairest result as quickly, efficiently, and affordably as possible. Your Florida divorce generally involves five major issues. I walk you through each of these to give you the legal information and counsel you need to understand your rights and define your objectives:

1. Parenting plans / timesharing with children (a.k.a. child custody / visitation)
2. Division of property and debts (equitable distribution)
3. Alimony (spousal support)
4. Child support
5. Attorney's fees

After divorce, the court may later be asked to modify aspects of the original decree. Some people choose to formalize issues prior to marriage, or mid-marriage. And parents who were never married have many of the same issues (and rights). The Law Office of Curtis R. Cowan, P.A. can advise and represent your interests in:

• Post-decree modification or enforcement of parenting plans (including parent relocation petitions), child support or alimony, or property settlements
• Prenuptial or post-marital agreements
• Establishing or challenging paternity

I am always available to talk to you if you need help and advice. Assuming you come to an agreement with your spouse (with my help), I make sure the legal paperwork is properly prepared, signed and filed with the court, and presented to your judge. Although reaching that agreement is always the primary objective, I will vigorously represent you at trial when necessary. Sometimes the other party is not amenable to working things out. Sometimes there is simply no room for compromise on issues involving your children. If litigation in a contested divorce cannot be avoided, I am an experienced and effective trial lawyer who will help you prepare your arguments and stand your ground in court.

Call Today at (954) 769-0670

I offer affordable reduced-rate consultations where — unlike typical one-hour free arrangements — we will discuss your situation in detail and I will take the time to educate you on Florida law and legal processes, explain your duties and obligations, review your available options, and answer all your questions.