Coral Gables Divorce Attorney
The Law Firm of Jeffrey Alan Aenlle, PLLC represents clients in divorce and family law matters in Coral Gables, Florida. Located minutes away in Brickell at 1221 Brickell Avenue, Suite 900, Miami, Florida 33131, the firm handles the full range of family law proceedings for Coral Gables residents in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court in Miami-Dade County.
Family Law Representation in Coral Gables
Coral Gables is one of Miami-Dade County’s most established and affluent communities, home to a high concentration of professionals, business owners, and executives. Family law matters involving Coral Gables residents frequently include complex equitable distribution issues, high-income alimony disputes, business valuation, and the division of significant premarital and marital assets. The Law Firm of Jeffrey Alan Aenlle, PLLC has the experience to handle the full complexity of these matters under Florida law.
The firm represents Coral Gables clients in dissolution of marriage, contested and uncontested divorce, alimony, child support, timesharing and parental responsibility, paternity, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, equitable distribution, parental relocation, and modification of existing court orders.
Where Coral Gables Family Law Cases Are Heard
Family law cases for Coral Gables residents are filed and heard in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court, Miami-Dade County. The primary courthouse for family law matters is the Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center, located at 175 NW 1st Avenue, Miami, Florida 33128. The family law division handles all proceedings related to dissolution of marriage, timesharing, child support, alimony, and paternity for Miami-Dade County residents, including those residing in Coral Gables.
Divorce in Coral Gables, Florida
Florida is a no-fault divorce state. Under Fla. Stat. § 61.052, the only ground required to obtain a dissolution of marriage in Florida is that the marriage is irretrievably broken. Neither party is required to prove fault, adultery, or wrongdoing to obtain a divorce. Either spouse may file for divorce in Miami-Dade County provided that one of the parties has been a resident of Florida for at least six months prior to filing, as required by Fla. Stat. § 61.021.
For Coral Gables residents, divorce proceedings frequently involve the equitable distribution of substantial marital estates, including real property, investment accounts, retirement assets, business interests, and deferred compensation. Florida law requires the court to begin with the premise that the distribution of marital assets and liabilities should be equal, unless there is a justification for an unequal distribution based on the factors set forth in Fla. Stat. § 61.075.
Alimony in Coral Gables Divorce Cases
Alimony is frequently at issue in Coral Gables divorce cases given the income levels and lifestyle considerations common to the area. Under the 2023 amendments to Fla. Stat. § 61.08, Florida courts may award durational alimony, rehabilitative alimony, or bridge-the-gap alimony depending on the length of the marriage and the circumstances of the parties. Permanent alimony was eliminated by the 2023 amendments for all petitions filed on or after July 1, 2023.
The court considers multiple factors in determining whether alimony is appropriate, including the standard of living established during the marriage, the duration of the marriage, the financial resources of each party, the earning capacity of each party, and contributions to the marriage including homemaking and career sacrifices. For long-duration marriages involving significant income disparity, alimony is often one of the most contested issues in the dissolution proceeding.
Timesharing and Parental Responsibility in Coral Gables
When minor children are involved in a Coral Gables divorce or paternity matter, the court will establish a parenting plan governing timesharing and parental responsibility under Fla. Stat. § 61.13. Florida law no longer uses the terms “custody” or “visitation.” Instead, the parenting plan addresses the time-sharing schedule and the allocation of decision-making authority for major decisions affecting the child, including education, healthcare, and religious upbringing.
Effective July 1, 2023, Florida law establishes a rebuttable presumption that equal timesharing is in the best interests of the child. Either party may rebut this presumption by presenting evidence that equal timesharing is not in the child’s best interests based on the statutory factors in Fla. Stat. § 61.13(3).
Prenuptial Agreements for Coral Gables Residents
Many Coral Gables residents seek prenuptial or postnuptial agreements to protect significant premarital assets, business interests, or family wealth. Under Fla. Stat. § 61.079, a properly executed premarital agreement can address property rights, alimony, and asset division in the event of divorce or death. The Law Firm of Jeffrey Alan Aenlle, PLLC drafts and reviews prenuptial and postnuptial agreements for Coral Gables clients and advises on enforceability under Florida law.
Serving Coral Gables and Surrounding Communities
In addition to Coral Gables, the firm represents clients from Brickell, Coconut Grove, Key Biscayne, South Miami, Pinecrest, and other Miami-Dade County communities. For a complete overview of the firm’s Miami-Dade service area, visit our Miami-Dade County family law page.
Schedule a Free Consultation with a Coral Gables Divorce Attorney
If you are facing a divorce or family law matter in Coral Gables, contact the Law Firm of Jeffrey Alan Aenlle, PLLC today to schedule a free consultation. The firm represents clients at every stage of family law proceedings, from initial filing through trial.