What does your legal journey with NLG look like?

When facing divorce, a dedicated lawyer is paramount. At NLG, our team is committed to helping you find the most peaceful resolution possible. If your case doesn’t settle, we are ready, willing, and able to stand by you in court. Our lawyers will personally handle your case and walk you through the process from beginning to end. From mediation to litigation, we have you covered.

The Process at NLG

  1. Begin by retaining our firm as your legal team.

  2. Review the PEACE outline to determine which applies to your family.

  3. Discuss your goals and understand what matters most to you—whether it’s protecting your time with your children, financial stability, or peace of mind.

  4. Discuss in detail the divorce process in detail, settlement options, mediation, and, if necessary, litigation.

  5. Work with our team to help you achieve your goals.

Take The Next Step

At NLG, we want to help you get through this difficult time as easily as possible. We offer services in a variety of family law matters for both married and unmarried couples.

Our services cover matters such as…

  • This is the most common route couples take when they cannot agree on major issues. Florida has slightly nonstandard divorce laws in that there is no established “primary caregiver” and no “visitation” periods. Instead, Florida law emphasizes the unique contribution each parent will make to the child’s development. We will help you navigate the process of creating a Parenting Plan and establishing alimony and child support payments.

  • When a couple was never married but had children together, child support and visitation arrangements can be made just as in a marriage. Usually, the biggest difference between a divorce and a paternity case is determining who the child’s father is. This, however, is usually not an issue.

  • In the case of a major lifestyle shift, like a new job or significant financial burden, either party can file for an adjustment to the payment and time-sharing plans. A lawyer can help you understand what you can and cannot use as grounds for modification and can help you request a reasonable new plan.

  • Divorces in which domestic abuse is involved are often the most difficult and painful to go through – and the most necessary. If you think you may be a victim of abuse or have been accused of abuse, please call us immediately to discuss your situation. We can help.

P.E.A.C.E.

Divorce can be a complicated process, especially with children. The acronym PEACE can be used to remember the major points. When filing for divorce, keep these in mind.

P – Parenting Plan: Required under Florida law and is split into parental responsibility (decision-making), child time-sharing (custody and visitation), and everything else that goes along with raising kids.

E – Equitable Distribution: How your assets (things you own) or liabilities (debts you owe) will be divided. In Florida, the starting point is that marital property is divided equitably.

A – Alimony: This is a payment one spouse makes to another spouse during or after the divorce. The main question regarding alimony is: does one spouse have a need for alimony, and does the other spouse have the ability to pay alimony?  If the answer to those questions is yes, then the question is how much and for how long.

C – Child Support: Child support is based on a mathematical formula. It typically lasts until the child turns eighteen or graduates high school.

E – Everything Else: This includes the divorce process and how attorney’s fees get paid.

Navigating Divorce in Florida

The journey through divorce and the legal system can be long and confusing—but it doesn’t have to be. Every family is unique, but most divorces follow a general pattern that can help you understand what to expect.

Florida is a no-fault divorce state, meaning that if both parties agree on the major terms, a streamlined process—typically mediation followed by a one-step petition—can finalize a divorce in just a few weeks.

Our team frequently handles these types of amicable cases and has extensive experience guiding clients through the mediation process efficiently and respectfully.

When Divorce Becomes More Complex

If you and your spouse disagree on major issues such as custody or asset division, the process can become more challenging. That’s where our experience comes in. Whether your goal is more time with your children or the freedom to move forward, we’ll help you navigate the road ahead and advocate for what matters most to you.