At the Law Office of Maximilian Smith, Esq., our experienced legal team is committed to helping divorcing couples come to fair and equitable settlements in their divorces.
We believe that honest and open communication with our client is essential in the success of a divorce case. Regardless of whether the divorce is amicable or highly contentious, we give each client personal attention and dedicated services throughout the case.
Make sure your rights and your children's best interests are protected during your divorce. For a free consultation, contact a divorce and family lawyer at the Law Office of Maximilian Smith, Esq., in Orange County.
We represent wives and husbands, fathers and mothers as they strive to come to an agreement about divorce issues such as property division, support payments, and parenting schedules. When our clients cannot come to agreement, lead attorney Maximilian Smith will not hesitate to protect our clients' best interests in court.
Our firm helps divorcing Florida couples resolve all divorce issues:
Property Division
Florida is an equitable distribution state, which means that marital assets will be equitably divided in a divorce. Equitable does not necessarily mean equal: it means fair. Fair division is different in each divorce case, considering the parties' pensions, retirement accounts, businesses, real estate properties, and other assets and liabilities. Your property settlement will also factor in any alimony arrangements.
Alimony
Whether you will receive or you will have to pay alimony will depend on several factors, such as the length of your marriage, your age, and your education and training. Remember, if you have been married for less than 10 years, unless you have special circumstances, you are not necessarily entitled to alimony (the point is that there are certain exceptions). In a long-term marriage - one over 10 years under Florida law - usually some form of alimony is awarded if there is a disparity in the spouse's incomes or earning capabilities.
Custody, Visitation and Child-related Issues in Divorce
Divorce can be highly contested, and few issues can be as emotional and contentious as custody and visitation. At the Law Office of Maximilian Smith, Esq., we understand what you are going through, and we pledge to support your and your children's best interests.
We represent mothers and fathers who wish to establish paternity to secure visitation rights and child support, as well as parents who need to request or fight relocation of their children to another state. As it relates to custody and visitation rights, we also work with parents who are falsely accused of child abuse or neglect. We work hard to protect your valuable right to be with your children.
For a free consultation to answer your questions about property division, alimony payments, or child custody and support, contact the Law Office of Maximilian Smith, Esq., in Winter Park, Florida.
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At the Law Office of Maximilian Smith, Esq., Winter Park, Florida, we practice criminal defense, family law, and probate. We serve clients from Orlando, Pine Hills, Fairview Shores, Lockhart, Eatonville, Maitland, Fern Park, Altamonte Springs, Jamestown, Goldenrod, Aloma, Union Park, Azalea Park, Casselberry, St. Cloud, Kissimmee, and Longwood. Our legal team practices in Orange County, Seminole County, Osceola County, Lake County, and Volusia County.
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Law Office of Maximilian Smith, Esq.
2431 Aloma Avenue, Suite 120
Winter Park, Florida (FL) 32792
Phone 407-677-4644
Fax 407-249-5791
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