Chaban Law Group – Family Law.
Family Law
It is our belief that family is one of life’s greatest treasures, but it is also our understanding that family can come with challenges. Familial disrepair can make you feel alone, afraid and overwhelmed. At Chaban Law Group, it is our mission to ease that burden for you. We are there for you every step of the way, to explain the situation and help you through a tough time. We are committed to ensuring the best possible outcome for you and all members involved.
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Apopka, FloridaOur Mission
Family is one of life’s greatest treasures.
It is our belief that family is one of life’s greatest treasures, but it is also our understanding that family can come with challenges. Familial disrepair can make you feel alone, afraid and overwhelmed. At Chaban Law Group, it is our mission to ease that burden for you. We are there for you every step of the way, to explain the situation and help you through a tough time. We are committed to ensuring the best possible outcome for you and all members involved.
Our practice specializes in many areas of family law. We are there for the times of joy and the times of sorrow. Let us know how we can help you today.
How We Help
Family Law Practice Areas
Explore the full scope of our family law services. Each area below links to its dedicated page.
Divorce
Florida provides for no-fault divorce, so a marriage may be dissolved by alleging that it is irretrievably broken. We handle contested and uncontested cases, from filing or answering the petition through the final decree.
Time-Sharing
Florida law refers to custody as time-sharing, decided under a best interest of the child standard and set out in a parenting plan covering where the child resides and how decisions are made.
Child Support
Support is calculated on an income-shares model using the Florida Child Support Guidelines (Florida Statute 61.30). Both parents file financial affidavits listing their incomes and expenses.
Alimony
Alimony is based on one party’s financial need and the other party’s ability to pay. Florida recognizes durational, rehabilitative, bridge-the-gap and temporary awards; permanent alimony no longer exists as of 2023.
Property Division
The marital estate, including both assets and debts, is divided under an equitable distribution standard. Courts may order unequal distribution based on factors such as the length of the marriage and each party’s economic circumstances.
Adoption
We handle contested and uncontested adoptions, including adoptions by family members, foreign adoptions and independent adoptions. In most cases the biological parents’ rights must first be terminated.
Paternity
A paternity action safeguards both parents’ legal rights and responsibilities, including support, inheritance, visitation and decision making. Paternity may be established voluntarily, through marriage or by court action.
Parental Relocation
Where a final order establishes time-sharing, moving more than fifty miles from the child’s principal address requires an agreement or a petition to the court. Florida Statute 61.13001 governs the best-interest analysis.
Prenuptial Agreements
A binding contract entered before marriage that decides which assets and debts become part of the marital estate and how they are distributed. Florida requires it in writing, signed by both parties, followed by a legal marriage.
Injunctions
A court order prohibiting an individual from certain acts. Florida provides injunctions for domestic violence, dating violence, sexual violence, repeat violence and stalking.
Contempt & Enforcement
Remedies available when a party fails to follow a final court order, such as refusing to comply with a parenting plan, failing to satisfy child support or alimony, or violating a restraining order.
Comprehensive Services
Comprehensive Family Law Services in Central Florida
Navigating family changes requires compassionate guidance and dedicated advocacy. At our Apopka family law firm, our four-attorney team provides personalized legal representation tailored to your unique circumstances. We handle all aspects of domestic relations under Florida law, protecting your rights while working toward a stable future for your family.
Our practice encompasses a wide range of legal needs, from complex divorce asset division to protecting your parental rights in child time-sharing disputes. Additionally, we assist clients with life-changing transitions through our dedicated legal services for adoption in Florida, ensuring that expanding your family is handled with strict adherence to state requirements.
Client testimonial
“The Chaban law group was wonderful in helping me with my out of state custody battle. Matthew was very professional and helpful when navigating such an emotional journey. I felt supported and heard. He was always very prepared at each hearing and always had great suggestions.”
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