Family Litigation Attorneys in South Florida
When a family law matter cannot be resolved by agreement, it is decided in court. Birnbaum, Lippman & Gregoire's litigators handle the full range of contested marital and family law matters in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach Counties — from straightforward dissolutions to complex trials.
Overview
Family litigation is the contested side of family law: divorce, paternity, support, equitable distribution, parenting disputes, domestic violence proceedings, and post-judgment enforcement and modification. These cases are decided under Chapter 61 and Chapter 742 of the Florida Statutes, the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, and a deep body of district court precedent.
Our attorneys have tried family cases in South Florida courtrooms for more than three decades. That trial experience shapes every case we handle — including the ones that settle, because the opposing side knows we are prepared to try the matter if settlement terms are not acceptable.
Areas of family litigation
Divorce
Birnbaum, Lippman & Gregoire represents individuals throughout Broward County and South Florida in contested and uncontested divorce.
Learn more →Complex Divorce & Financial Matters
High-asset divorces require precise valuation, disciplined discovery, and coordination with forensic accountants and tax counsel.
Learn more →Paternity
Establishing paternity in Florida creates the legal foundation for a parent's rights and obligations — parenting time, decision-making, child support, and inheritance.
Learn more →Domestic Violence
Domestic violence injunctions — often called restraining orders — move quickly and carry serious consequences for parenting, housing, and support.
Learn more →Alimony & Spousal Support
Florida's alimony statute was substantially rewritten in 2023.
Learn more →Child Support
Florida child support is calculated using statutory guidelines that combine each parent's net income, the number of overnights, and specific add-ons.
Learn more →Parental Responsibility & Timesharing
Florida law requires every case involving minor children to include a written parenting plan addressing parental responsibility, timesharing, and decision-making.
Learn more →Equitable Distribution
Florida divides marital property under the equitable distribution statute, Fla.
Learn more →Modification
A final judgment is not always the end of a family law matter.
Learn more →Collaborative and Presuit Divorce
When confidentiality and preservation of the family is important, ask us about Collaborative Divorce and Presuit Options.
Learn more →How the firm approaches family litigation
We begin with an honest assessment of the issues in dispute and the realistic range of outcomes, then build the record deliberately: complete financial discovery, well-prepared witnesses, and — where the case warrants — forensic accountants, valuation experts, and mental health professionals.
Most of our contested cases resolve at mediation before trial, on terms our clients understand and accept. When trial is necessary, we present a focused, well-organized case to the court.
Frequently Asked Questions
What family law matters does the firm litigate?
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Divorce, paternity, alimony and support, child support, parental responsibility and timesharing, equitable distribution, domestic violence injunctions, post-judgment modification and enforcement, and attorney's fee claims.
Will my case go to trial?
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Most contested family cases in Broward County resolve at mediation before trial. We prepare every case as if it will be tried, which is what produces acceptable settlement terms.
How long does contested family litigation take?
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A contested case in Broward County typically takes eight to twenty-four months from filing to final judgment, depending on the complexity of the financial and parenting issues and the court's calendar.
Can litigation be avoided?
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Often, yes. Mediation, the collaborative process, and presuit settlement resolve most of our matters. We are direct with clients about which process fits their case.
Discuss your matter, in confidence.
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