Florida Family Law FAQs

As a service to current and perspective clients, we offer basic answers to some frequently asked questions.

• What is a Florida family law attorney?
• Should both parties use the same lawyer for Florida divorce and family court matters?
• Do I need to hire a Florida family law lawyer?
• How quickly can I schedule an appointment with your office?
• What are the benefits of a paid consultation?
• What is a retainer?
• What types of payment does your office accept?
• Can the other party be forced to pay my lawyers' fees in Florida family court proceedings?
• What should I do if I am served with a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, Paternity, or some other action?
• Can a spouse be prevented from entering the marital home?
• Can either spouse contest or prevent the entry of a Florida divorce decree?
• How can a spouse or minor child have their name changed?
• What Miami-Dade communities does your Florida family law firm serve? Our Miami-Dade divorce lawyers serve family law clients in all Dade County, FL communities including:
  • Aventura
  • Bal Harbour, Bay Harbor Islands
  • Coconut Grove
  • Coral Gables
  • Doral
  • Hialeah
  • Homestead
  • Kendall
  • Key Biscayne
  • Miami Beach
  • Palmetto Bay, Cutler Bay
  • Pinecrest
  • Surfside, Sunny Isles Beach

Vari & Associates is located in Miami, Florida, and serves the following South Florida cities and counties: Aventura, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Doral, Fountainbleu, Hialeah, Homestead, Kendall, Key Biscayne, Miami, Miami Beach, Miami Lakes, Miami Gardens, Pinecrest, Key Largo; and Miami-Dade County, Broward County and Monroe County.