Experienced Florida Divorce Lawyer
Since 1993, the Pensacola law firm of Caryn A. Van Matre, P.A., has been providing honest and objective legal advice to people facing divorce.
If you're considering divorce, or if your partner has already started divorce proceedings, you may be upset and confused. We'll give you the personal attention you'll need to understand what's happening in your case. We'll take care of the legal details so you can get on with your life.
Divorce: Five Main Legal Issues
In our initial meeting, you'll learn that there are five basic legal issues in a divorce:
- Children's issues, including child custody, visitation and child support
- Alimony or spousal support
- Distribution of property (protection of non marital property)
- Distribution of debt
- Attorney's fees and the process
Divorce can be an overwhelming ordeal. Your entire life is laid out for the court to see, and it looks like one mass of confusion. However, once the issues separated into the above five categories, you will see that the process is manageable. It thus becomes less frightening. If you continue to be overwhelmed, we can recommend professional counselors and psychologists who can help you through this difficult time.
Settlement, Mediation and Trial
If you signed a prenuptial agreement when you got married, we'll review it with you to see how it affects your rights upon divorce.
We'll try to settle as many issues as possible through negotiation or mediation to avoid expensive litigation. Mediation is mandatory in Florida divorces; it also reduces financial and emotional strain, and gives both sides more control over the results. There's a high success rate for mediation because the agreements the parties make together are more likely to be followed than orders dictated by the court.
Nevertheless, we know that sometimes divorcing couples can't agree on all issues. If we have to take your case to court, we will, and we will do so aggressively.
Modifications
After a divorce, there may be grounds to modify agreements regarding spousal support, custody and visitation, relocation, child support, and so forth. We represent clients seeking these modifications.
For a consultation, contact the Pensacola office of Caryn A. Van Matre, P.A., today.
Caryn A. Van Matre, P.A.
425 East Government Street
Pensacola, FL 32502
Phone: 850-444-9555 ▪ Fax: (850) 444-9565 ▪ E-mail
