Family Law

Family law matters are among the most personally significant legal proceedings a person will ever face. Divorce, child custody disputes, alimony, equitable distribution of assets, and domestic violence situations all carry profound implications for your future, your finances, and your family. At Your Legal Advocate, we approach every family law case with the sensitivity these matters deserve while maintaining the strategic rigor and trial readiness that protect our clients’ interests.

JD Moises has extensive experience handling family law matters in Florida courts, including high-conflict custody disputes, complex equitable distribution cases involving business interests and real property, and contested alimony proceedings. His trial background gives him the courtroom confidence to advocate effectively when negotiation and mediation are not sufficient to reach a fair resolution.

Types of Family Law Matters We Handle

• Dissolution of marriage: Contested and uncontested divorces, including cases involving complex financial issues, business interests, and high-value assets
• Parenting plans and timesharing: Establishing, modifying, and enforcing parenting plans and timesharing schedules that serve the best interests of the child
• Child support: Initial establishment of child support obligations, modifications based on changed circumstances, and enforcement of existing support orders
• Alimony: Bridge-the-gap, rehabilitative, durational, and permanent alimony claims, including modifications and termination based on changed circumstances or supportive relationships
• Equitable distribution: Identification, valuation, and division of marital assets and liabilities, including business interests, real property, retirement accounts, and investment portfolios
• Paternity: Establishing or disestablishing paternity and the rights and obligations that flow from it
• Domestic violence injunctions: Obtaining and defending against injunctions for protection against domestic violence, repeat violence, dating violence, and stalking
• Relocation: Petitions to relocate with a minor child and objections to proposed relocations under Florida Statutes Section 61.13001
• Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements: Drafting, reviewing, and enforcing marital agreements that protect our clients’ interests
• Modifications and enforcement: Post-judgment modifications of custody, support, and alimony orders, and contempt proceedings to enforce existing court orders

Navigating High-Conflict Cases

Some family law cases involve high levels of conflict, including allegations of domestic violence, substance abuse, parental alienation, or financial misconduct. These cases require an attorney who can remain focused and strategic under pressure while protecting the client’s rights and the well-being of any children involved. JD approaches high-conflict cases with a trauma-informed perspective, maintaining firm advocacy while being mindful of the emotional dynamics at play.

Equitable Distribution and Complex Assets

Dividing marital assets in a Florida divorce requires a thorough understanding of property law, business valuation, and financial analysis. JD’s background in real estate transactions and business operations gives him a practical advantage in cases involving the valuation and division of businesses, commercial real estate, investment portfolios, and other complex assets. We work with forensic accountants, business valuation experts, and financial planners to ensure that our clients receive a fair and accurate accounting of the marital estate.

Our Approach

We believe that effective family law representation requires both empathy and resolve. We listen carefully to our clients, provide honest assessments of their options and likely outcomes, and prepare every case as though it will go to trial. This level of preparation strengthens our position in mediation and settlement negotiations and ensures that we are ready to advocate effectively in the courtroom when necessary. We communicate regularly with our clients, keep them informed of developments, and empower them to make decisions based on accurate legal and practical information.