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Can we share a divorce attorney in Florida?

June 27, 2016

Can we share a divorce attorney in Florida? NO. If your spouse’s attorney tells you that you and your partner can use the same attorney in your divorce, they are wrong. In Florida, a family law attorney is not allowed to represent both parties in a divorce, as this creates a conflict of interest.…

Working with Your Divorce Lawyer Can Save You Money and Enhance Your Settlement- Families First Law Firm

June 21, 2016

How To save you money when: You have decided you must terminate you marriage, and you know you cannot put off any longer a conference with a divorce lawyer. Or, your spouse has filed for a divorce, and you have been served with papers. You need a lawyer with experience in divorce issues. Q:…

Scott vetoes alimony and child support overhaul, again

May 22, 2016

TALLAHASSEE — For the second time in three years, Gov. Rick Scott has vetoed legislation aimed at overhauling Florida’s alimony and child-support laws.In 2013, Scott vetoed an alimony bill, objecting its ability to “retroactively” impact divorce and child custody agreements. This time, Scott on Friday vetoed an alimony bill (SB 668), which passed 24-14 in…

5 Myths About Money and Divorce — Debunked

January 2, 2013

Myth-There are financial pros and cons to getting legally married — and the same goes for getting divorced. But divorce is mired in mythology, and it can be hard to get a straight answer: Note the pervasive idea that 50 percent of marriages end in divorce, or that the divorce rate is on the rise.…

I was very pleased with the entire experience I had with Families First Law Firm. Once the process for litigation was started Brenda stayed in contact with me throughout the entire process, sometimes communicating with me several times a day. This was very much appreciated and had not been an experience I was used to getting from other firms in the past. Brenda exceeded my expectations on every level and I believe went out of her way to ensure certain procedures happened expediently. I have nothing but high praise for her service and the practice there at the Families First Law Firm!
Trinity Cunningham, Cambridge, Ohio

I would very much like to recommend your law firm to others – the professional, prompt service provided me, the client, with confidence and reassurance that the important matters would be handled efficiently and personally.
Local Business Provider, Sarasota, FL

I cannot say enough about Brenda! Words are not enough. Five years ago this attorney saved my life. I was married to a well known and well respected attorney. I had come to her after hiring another attorney who after almost a year, had done nothing for my case. Brenda got right to action and through her solid foundation and knowledge of family law, I got a new start at a new
life. She dealt with such a difficult situation in my case...judges who knew my former spouse, one after the other withdrew from my case, leaving Brenda with additional obstacles in fighting for me. But boy did she fight; with knowledge, with respect, with professionalism, with perseverance, with lots of time, and with compassion for me and my family. Thank you, Brenda.
I am forever grateful for your service
Past Client, Sarasota Florida