Practice Areas

South Florida Family Law Attorney

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Divorce

Going through a divorce can impact every corner of your life and the lives of your children. With more than 25 years of divorce law experience, Pembroke Pines attorney Jerome Ventura can guide you through every step of the process and help you make important decisions concerning issues such as child custody, child support, spousal support, and property division.

Mediation

Divorce mediation is not counseling or therapy. Rather, it is a process whereby an impartial third-party helps the divorcing couple reach an agreement. Divorce mediation can be time-consuming and hard work. However, under the guidance of Pembroke Pines attorney Jerome Ventura, it can also be very effective. Mr. Ventura is certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a mediator in the area of family law and divorce.

Spousal Support &Alimony

There are many factors that can affect whether alimony is awarded in Florida, and how much. One of those factors is the amount of child support payments that the party with higher income has to pay. The two parties can also agree to give one party a higher split in the marital assets in lieu of alimony.

Child Custody & Visitation

Child custody can be one of the most contested issues in a divorce. It can also become an issue after divorce. Pembroke Pines attorney Jerome Ventura is highly experienced in negotiating and litigating a timeshare agreement that meets the best interests of your children, in enforcing these agreements, and in seeking changes when circumstances warrant.

Child Support

While the calculation of child support payments is done by a formula, an attorney's skill and experience is helpful in determining what a party's net income is. If the other party runs a business or works on the side, then your lawyer may need to consult accounting experts and input income based on spending or other factors. A lawyer's assistance is also useful in assessing any special needs your child may have.

Property Division / Complex Divorce

Property division can be a very complex issue, especially if you have a business or other significant assets. If you are contemplating a divorce, it's a good idea to consult an attorney so you have a better understanding of marital and non-marital property. Pembroke Pines attorney Jerome Ventura is highly experienced in identifying martial assets and helping you understand how family law courts in Florida have treated those assets in other divorces.

Paternity

As in the case of Anna Nicole Smith, sometimes personal matters reach a point where idle speculation requires a solid legal determination. At the Law Firm of Jerome P. Ventura, P.A., we understand how determining paternity can be essential in resolving your child support, custody, and paternity disputes.

Domestic Violence

No amount of domestic violence should be tolerated. At the same time, an angry spouse should not be allowed to manipulate the court system in order to gain leverage in a child custody dispute or get the other party out of the house. At the Law Firm of Jerome P. Ventura, P.A., we represent people who seek temporary restraining orders as well as people who feel they have been unjustly accused of spousal or child abuse.

Domestic Partnerships

Florida doesn't have a domestic partnership law that extends to same-sex couples the same rights and obligations that married couples have when it comes to partnership dissolution. However, same-sex couples may still own property together and care for children together. In these cases, it is a good idea to get a lawyer's help in drafting a partnership agreement that spells out each party's rights and obligations.

Pembroke Pines family law attorney Jerome Ventura is ready and able to put you back in control of your family law issue. For an initial limited consultation at no charge, call 954.438.2828 or complete the contact form on this web site. Evening appointments are available.