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The law firm of Greenberg, Huott & Baisden, is committed to helping clients in Broward County, Palm Beach County, and Miami-Dade County. Our lawyers provide experienced, quality legal representation focused on our clients' legal needs and goals. Contact us to schedule an initial consultation.

Our Areas of Practice:

Family Law:

Contents:
Dissolution of Marriage
Regular Dissolution of Marriage
Equitable Distrubution / Property Division
Alimony
Timesharing
Child Support
Modification
Appeals
Paternity
Pre-Nuptial / Antenuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements

Appeals

If you feel the judge's decision was incorrect, you may appeal that decision, provided that certain procedural steps are taken. An appellate court does not, however, often reverse a trial judge's decision because the judge has broad discretion in divorce cases. Just because you do not like the judge's decision is not a reason for an appeal. If the trial judge makes an error of law, or has abused his discretion, the decision may be reversed. Because an appeal must be filed within 30 days of rendition of the final judgment, you need to address this issue quickly with your attorney.

Paternity

Establishing paternity is the legal proceeding to determine the father of a child. If the parents are not married to each other when the child is born, the child does not have a legal father unless paternity is established and/or the parents marry each other. Until paternity is established, the mother has all care-taking responsibilities for the child. The father has no timesharing rights to see the child.

Establishing paternity benefits all of the parties involved. The father gains parental rights, including, but not limited to, timesharing, the ability to take part in decision-making and any other rights and benefits as a child born to married parents. The mother benefits from the financial support of the father. The child benefits the most with legal proof of each parent's identity, information on family medical history, medical or life insurance from either parent (if available), and financial support from both parents, including child support, Social Security, veteran’s benefits, military allowances (if applicable), and inheritance.

Pre-nuptial/Antenuptial and Post-nuptial agreements

Premarital Agreement, Pre-Nuptial Agreement and/or an Ante nuptial Agreement mean an agreement between prospective spouses made in contemplation of marriage and becomes effective upon the date of the marriage. A Post-Nuptial agreement is an agreement between spouses that becomes effective upon execution by both parties.

These forms of agreements resolve issues in the event that the parties later divorce. Commonly, parties address property rights, alimony, inter-spousal gifts, rights to pension and retirement accounts, the making of a Will and life insurance policies.

Marital agreements can be powerful tools to protect both spouses and children if drafted properly and in compliance with Florida statutes. A key factor to ensuring that these agreements are upheld in court is that both parties must provide full disclosure of their finances.

The law firm of Greenberg, Huott & Baisden helps clients throughout Broward County, Palm Beach County, and Miami Dade County. We handle estate planning, bankruptcy, immigration, civil and commercial litigation, family law, divorce, workers compensation, and personal injury concerns for clients from such South Florida cities as Miami, Sunrise, Plantation, West Palm Beach, Lauderhill, Fort Lauderdale, Green Acres, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, and Wellington.