Family Law
Family law is the part of the law that reaches into your house. We handle it the way we would want it handled for our own families — clearly, quickly, and without making a hard year harder.
Geiger Law handles the full range of Florida family law matters out of Palm Coast: dissolution of marriage, parenting plans and time-sharing, child support, alimony, paternity, adoption, and modification of orders that no longer fit the life you are actually living.
Family law matters we handle
- Contested and uncontested dissolution of marriage
- Parenting plans, time-sharing schedules and parental responsibility
- Child support — establishment, enforcement and modification
- Alimony and equitable distribution of marital assets and debts
- Paternity actions brought by mothers, fathers or the Department of Revenue
- Step-parent, relative and non-relative adoptions
- Post-judgment modification and enforcement
- Relocation with a minor child
Common questions
How long does a Florida divorce take?
Every divorce is different, and there is no “typical” timeframe. Some cases can be resolved in a matter of days when the parties agree and everything is straightforward, while others may take months or even years when there are significant assets, a business, disputes involving children, or other complex issues. The timeline depends on the circumstances of your case, the issues that need to be resolved, and how quickly those issues can be addressed.
Do we have to go to court?
Often, no. Florida requires mediation in most contested family cases before a judge will set a final hearing, and the majority of cases settle there. Even when a case does reach a judge, most of the work happens in filings and negotiation rather than in a courtroom.
Can I change timesharing or a support order that no longer works?
Yes, but not simply because you would prefer something different. Florida requires that any modification of a parenting plan and time-sharing schedule requires a showing of a substantial and material change of circumstances. See our page on modifications and enforcement.
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