Peña Law Office, P.A.

01/30/2025

If you or your spouse live in Florida, you may be able to get divorced in the state of Florida as well. If there are children, this may change things, but generally speaking the first step in determining if you can file for divorce in Florida is whether one of the spouses has been a resident of the state of Florida for at least 6 months before filing the case. Have questions? Contact us today!

01/02/2025

Happy New Year! We wish you and yours the very best this year! Thank you for your business and placing your trust in .

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11/06/2024

The holiday season is around the corner, as if co-parenting wasn't stressful enough as it is! Early confirmation and verification of schedules, combined with flexibility and a little patience, is ultimately the best way to get through it. Getting in front of a judge because of issues that can be worked out may not be possible considering the time constraints and the court's availability. Need guidance? Contact us for a consulation today!

05/12/2024

Happy Mother's Day! We hope you enjoy your day! Don't forget how amazing you are.

03/29/2024

In observance of the holiday, our offices are closed today. Schools and courthouses are also closed today. See you on Monday!

01/15/2024

In honor of the holiday, our office will be closed today. We will be back on Tuesday, January 16th.

11/27/2023

10/03/2023

Mediation is extremely important, and usually required to finalize your divorce or paternity case in Florida. It will be very difficult for you to come to an agreement at mediation if you don't follow our tips:

(1) Review all documents - you need to understand your case, particularly the finances, to be in a position to come to an agreement. Not understanding the numbers means you won't be satisfied with the numbers presented at mediation.
(2) Consider Multiple Options & Scenarios - it's important to discuss different options/offers because mediation is a negotiation, not a "take it or leave it" scenario. Don't become fixated on just one option.
(3) Think Long Term - what you may think works for you today may not work in the long term. This is particularly true in situations where a monthly vs. lump sum payout is on the table, or you are considering staying in a home for an extended period of time. Lots of "what if" scenarios are lurking, and if you don't think long term you may find yourself coming to an agreement that you ultimately regret.
(4) Understand Best/Worst Case Scenarios - Most people don't resolve their case at mediation to their best case scenario in court because that is the other side's worst case scenario and leaves no incentive for the other party to agree. The other party may want to instead roll the dice with trial because nothing worse than what you are offering could happen. You also need to consider this in accepting and formulating an offer, because depending on your particular pain point, trial may be worse off for you than accepting what is on the table.

Ultimately, having a long, detailed meeting with your attorney covering all of these matters is the best way to prepare for mediation and hopefully finalize your case without unnecessary litigation.

Contact us today!

07/26/2023

Did you know that your failure to provide financial documents in your case, the Court can utilize the US Census Bureau's charts for median income to calculate child support in your case? This can happen even if you did not have a lawyer and didn't know the rules. Contact us today for representation in your case!

04/07/2023

In observance of the holiday, we are closed today. Schools and courts are also closed today in Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami Dade counties. We will back on Monday!

03/31/2023

We handle family court matters in South Florida across the tri-county area, and some of our clients are in other states or abroad. We know how busy you are, that you may not be nearby, and we are constantly on the road. To maximize efficiency, our consultations are either telephonic, via Zoom, or WhatsApp. This way, both of us can be available at our scheduled time no matter where we are physically located. Interested? Contact us today!