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Award-winning family law firm in Boca Raton Brodie Friedman is moving their offices! We have outgrown our old offices and have moved to the top floor in our same office building! We promise to offer the same level of experienced legal counsel, with compassion and care for every client and every case.

Alimony is based on two different things. First, we have to look at the duration of the alimony, and second, we have to look at how much alimony is to be paid. How do we do that? Duration is based on the length of the marriage and the amount is based on the need of

Firm partner and board certified family law attorney Joshua Friedman has been honored among “America’s Most Honored Lawyers” from The American Registry. This prestigious award is conferred to the Top 10% of America’s lawyers for continuous professional recognition, excellence in service and acclaim from peers. At Brodie Friedman, we are proud to receive this and

There’s no hard rule on when it’s the best time to file for a divorce. If you have children, it’s been said that the best time might be before summer break, so that child’s school and your time sharing is not affected. However, if you don’t have children, or the marriage is simply irretrievably broken,

Firm partner and family law attorney Jason A. Brodie has been honored among “America’s Most Honored Lawyers” from The American Registry. This prestigious award is conferred to the Top 5% of America’s lawyers for continuous professional recognition, excellence in service and acclaim from peers. We recognize that we could not win these awards without having

In cases involving children, the court determines what is in the best interest of the minor child, and that includes the ability to co-parent. Communication is the first step in co-parenting after separation. Communicating effectively about child-related issues may take time and practice. At the end of the day, if you cannot communicate, it is

A forensic accountant can be a very useful tool to help the attorney with all the financial issues. In the case, they can determine income, create an equitable distribution schedule, value assets such as businesses, and help calculate alimony and child support. They are considered an expert and can testify to all these issues before

Depending on which county you live in, in the state of Florida, there may be a status quo order in place. That means during the divorce proceedings everything should remain as they were during the intact marriage. Further, they may be temporary order entered during your case on how the bills should be paid. For

Absolutely. Parties can agree to pay for the child expenses during the action, after the action, and even after the child is no longer a minor. These expenses can include extracurricular activities, camp, school-related expenses, childcare expenses, and more. However, the court is limited in what it can actually order the other parent to pay.

It depends on the situation, such as if there is a court order in place, if there’s an agreement of the parties, or if the home is the marital residence. Depending on the facts, you may or may not be able to change the locks. For more information on this topic, please consult an experienced