Coconut Grove 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, minutes from Coconut Grove. We represent individuals and families in divorce, child custody, alimony, child support, paternity, and prenuptial agreements throughout Miami-Dade County.
Coconut Grove is one of Miami’s oldest and most established neighborhoods, a waterfront community known for its tree-lined streets, historic estates, luxury waterfront properties, and strong sense of community. Divorce and family law matters in Coconut Grove frequently involve the equitable distribution of long-held real estate, family businesses, and significant marital estates, as well as timesharing arrangements for families with children in Coconut Grove’s private and public school communities.
Divorce in Coconut Grove
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.
Divorce proceedings for Coconut Grove residents are handled by the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Family Division in Miami-Dade County. Our firm guides clients through every stage of the process – from initial filing through mediation, discovery, and trial if necessary.
Equitable Distribution in Coconut Grove Divorces
Florida divides marital assets and liabilities equitably between spouses under
Fla. Stat. § 61.075. In Coconut Grove divorces, equitable distribution frequently involves:
- Coconut Grove waterfront homes and historic estates
- Long-held real property and investment portfolios
- Business ownership interests and professional practices
- Retirement accounts including 401(k), IRA, and pension plans
- Deferred compensation, stock options, and restricted stock units
- Cryptocurrency and digital assets
- Boats, vessels, and watercraft
Child Custody and Timesharing in Coconut Grove
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).
For Coconut Grove families with children enrolled in Ransom Everglades, Carrollton, Palmer Trinity, or Miami-Dade public schools, a well-drafted Parenting Plan that accounts for school schedules, extracurricular activities, and each parent’s professional obligations is essential. Our firm drafts comprehensive Parenting Plans and represents parents in contested timesharing proceedings before Miami-Dade Family Court.
Alimony in Coconut Grove 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 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.
Coconut Grove divorces frequently involve long-term marriages and significant income disparity between spouses, circumstances that make alimony a central issue in the dissolution proceeding. Our firm represents both payors and recipients of alimony in negotiation and litigation.
Prenuptial Agreements for Coconut Grove Residents
For established families and high-net-worth individuals in Coconut Grove, a well-drafted prenuptial agreement protects pre-marital assets, family real estate, and long-held business interests. 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 Coconut Grove residents with particular attention to protecting generational wealth and family property.
Serving Coconut Grove and Surrounding Miami-Dade Neighborhoods
In addition to Coconut Grove, our firm represents clients throughout Miami-Dade County including Brickell, Key Biscayne, Coral Gables, South Miami, Pinecrest, Downtown Miami, South Beach, Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, Kendall, Cutler Bay, and Hialeah.
Free Consultation: Coconut Grove Family Law Attorney
If you are facing a divorce, custody dispute, or other family law matter in Coconut Grove or anywhere in Miami-Dade County, contact the Law Firm of Jeffrey Alan Aenlle, PLLC to schedule your free initial consultation. Call +1.786.309.8588 today.