Broward County Divorce & Family Law Attorney

The Law Firm of Jeffrey Alan Aenlle, PLLC is a boutique divorce and family law firm located at 1221 Brickell Avenue, Suite 900, Miami, Florida 33131, serving clients throughout Broward County in divorce, child custody, alimony, child support,paternity, and prenuptial agreements.

Broward County is Florida’s second most populous county, home to over 1.9 million residents across 31 municipalities including Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Coral Springs, Miramar, and Weston. Family law matters in Broward County are handled by the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court, Family Division, located in Fort Lauderdale. Attorney Jeffrey Alan Aenlle represents clients in Broward County family law proceedings.

Broward County Family Court: The Seventeenth Judicial Circuit

Divorce and family law proceedings in Broward County are handled by the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court, Family Division, located at the Broward County Courthouse, 201 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301.

The Seventeenth Judicial Circuit handles all matters relating to dissolution of marriage, parental responsibility and timesharing, child support, alimony, paternity, domestic violence injunctions, and modification of family court orders.

Key procedural requirements in Broward County Family Court include:

  • Mandatory mediation before most contested family law matters can be set for trial
  • Mandatory financial disclosure including exchange of financial affidavits under
    Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.285
  • Mandatory parenting course completion before final hearing in cases involving
    minor children under Fla. Stat. § 61.21
  • Guardian ad Litem appointment in contested timesharing cases involving the welfare
    of minor children

Divorce in Broward County

Florida is a no-fault divorce state. The sole ground for dissolution of marriage is that the marriage is irretrievably broken. Fla. Stat. § 61.052. At least one spouse must have been a Florida resident for a minimum of six months before filing. Fla. Stat. § 61.021.

Broward County divorce cases range from straightforward uncontested matters resolved through a Marital Settlement Agreement to complex contested proceedings involving significant marital estates and disputed parenting arrangements. Our firm handles the full spectrum including:

  • Simplified dissolution of marriage
  • Uncontested divorce and Marital Settlement Agreement drafting
  • Contested divorce litigation
  • High-net-worth divorce involving complex asset portfolios
  • International divorce with cross-border asset and custody issues
  • Gray divorce involving long-term marriages and retirement asset division

Equitable Distribution in Broward County Divorces

Florida divides marital assets and liabilities equitably between spouses under Fla. Stat. § 61.075. In Broward County divorces, equitable distribution frequently involves:

  • Broward County residential and commercial real estate
  • Investment and brokerage accounts
  • Business ownership interests and professional practices
  • Retirement accounts including 401(k), IRA, and pension plans
  • Deferred compensation, stock options, and restricted stock units
  • Boats, vessels, and watercraft
  • Cryptocurrency and digital assets

Child Custody and Timesharing in Broward County

Florida law governs parental responsibility and timesharing through a mandatory Parenting Plan. Fla. Stat. § 61.13. Effective July 1, 2023, Florida established a rebuttable presumption that equal timesharing – a 50/50 schedule – is in the best interests of the child. Fla. Stat. § 61.13(2)(c)(1).

Our firm drafts comprehensive Parenting Plans and represents parents in contested timesharing proceedings before Broward County Family Court. For more information visit our child custody attorney page.

Alimony in Broward County Divorce Cases

Florida’s alimony law was significantly reformed effective July 1, 2023. Permanent
alimony was abolished. Courts may now award bridge-the-gap, rehabilitative, or durational alimony based on the length of the marriage and the statutory factors set forth in Fla. Stat. § 61.08. The length of the marriage is the primary factor governing the type and duration of alimony available:

  • Short-term marriage (under 7 years): durational alimony not to exceed 50% of
    the length of the marriage
  • Moderate-term marriage (7 to 17 years): durational alimony not to exceed 60% of the length of the marriage
  • Long-term marriage (17 years or more): durational alimony not to exceed 75%
    of the length of the marriage

Our firm represents both payors and recipients of alimony throughout Broward County in negotiation, mediation, and contested litigation. For more information visit our alimony attorney page.

Paternity in Broward County

In Florida, paternity must be legally established before an unmarried father has any enforceable rights regarding timesharing or parental responsibility. Fla. Stat. § 742.10. Paternity may be established voluntarily through a signed acknowledgment or by court order following genetic testing. Our firm represents both mothers and fathers in Broward County paternity proceedings.

Prenuptial Agreements for Broward County Residents

Florida prenuptial agreements are governed by the Florida Premarital Agreement Act, Fla. Stat. § 61.079. Our firm drafts and reviews prenuptial and postnuptial agreements for Broward County residents protecting pre-marital assets, business interests, and financial plans.

Communities We Serve Throughout Broward County

Our firm represents clients in divorce and family law matters throughout Broward County including:

  • Fort Lauderdale
  • Hollywood
  • Pembroke Pines
  • Coral Springs
  • Miramar
  • Weston
  • Plantation
  • Sunrise
  • Davie
  • Deerfield Beach
  • Pompano Beach
  • Hallandale Beach
  • Lauderhill and Lauderdale Lakes
  • Parkland and Coconut Creek


We also serve clients throughout Miami-Dade County and Collier County.

Free Consultation: Broward County Family Law Attorney

If you are facing a divorce, custody dispute, alimony matter, or any other family law issue in Broward County, contact the Law Firm of Jeffrey Alan Aenlle, PLLC to schedule your free initial consultation. Call  +1.786.309.8588 today.