Melbourne Family Law Attorneys

Also Serving Cocoa, and eastern Florida

Dealing with any legal situation can be stressful. When it is a matter involving family law, however, it may be especially difficult. Since a family law case can directly impact your family structure and relationships, it is vital that you have an experienced family lawyer on your side. The Melbourne family law attorneys at Tucker Mitnik, P.A. can help.

As parents, we understand the sensitive nature of your case. As a Melbourne family lawyer, we are adept at building and presenting strong cases and maneuvering through the Brevard County court system on our clients' behalf. We are committed to providing the same level of legal service and support we would want to receive if we were in your shoes.

Our Melbourne divorce law firm regularly represent clients throughout the Melbourne, Cocoa, and Palm Bay areas in family law cases involving—

Child custody and time sharing

Whenever a child is involved in a legal situation, his or her best interest is the priority.  In a case involving child custody or visitation, Florida courts consider—

• Which parent is more likely to allow the child frequent and continuing contact with the nonresidential parent
• The love, affection, and other emotional ties between the parents and the child
• Each parent's ability to provide the child with food, clothing, medical care, and other material needs
• The length of time the child has lived in a stable, satisfactory environment
• The permanence of the existing or proposed custodial home
• The parents' moral fitness
• The parents' mental and physical health
• The home, school, and community record of the child
• The reference of the child, if the child is intelligent, understanding and experienced enough to express a preference
• Any evidence of domestic violence or child abuse

If you are facing a custody battle, the family attorneys at Tucker Mitnik can help. We take the time to learn about you, your child, and your circumstances before developing a strategy for your child custody or visitation case. As parents ourselves, we understand the vital connection between parent and child. We are prepared to fight to protect your rights and the rights of your child.

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Child support

Every parent is morally obligated to support their children.  In most cases, parents are also required by law to provide financial support for their children. Florida bases child support on the parents' combined income and the number of children the parent is responsible for supporting. 

If circumstances change, the court may modify the child support order. This includes—

• A significant increase or decrease in either parents' income
• The child spending more time with either parent
• The child being several years older or having special financial needs such as education or medical expenses 

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Paternity

If a child's paternity is in question, either parent can request a DNA test to determine the identity of the father. Establishing paternity is critical when a mother or father is interested in—

• Obtaining child support
• Determining child custody and visitation
• Contesting court-ordered child support for a child who is not yours
• Acquiring family health records

Florida paternity laws are complex and require a skilled Melbourne family attorney with a thorough knowledge and understanding of the Florida family court system.

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Contact the family law attorneys at Tucker Mitnik, P.A. today

Finding a lawyer you can trust with your divorce, criminal, or family law case is crucial. At the Melbourne, Florida law firm of Tucker Mitnik, P.A., we are dedicated to providing strong, compassionate legal support to our clients. We fight aggressively on your behalf, and we are never too busy to answer a question or discuss your case with you. 

Contact us today for experienced legal help with your Florida divorce, criminal defense, or family law case.