Did you know that fewer than 1% of all attorneys in Florida are board certified in Marital and Family Law? Mr. Kneller’s board certification signifies that he is a part of a distinctive group of attorneys that have met the high standards for knowledge, skill, proficiency, professionalism, and ethics specific to Family Law.

The divorce process is not always simple and an experienced divorce attorney navigates the complex legal procedures and paperwork regarding equitable distribution of assets and liabilities, and potential alimony, parenting plan, time sharing, and many other facets of divorce, protecting your rights and preventing costly mistakes.

No. There is no legal separation in Florida. You are either married or divorced.

There are two types of divorce in Florida, Consent (Uncontested) Divorce and Contested Divorce. There are many facets of a divorce such as residency requirements, documents, filings, specific legal processes and procedures, potential court appearances, and timelines dependent on the unique details of each case, which an attorney specialized in divorce can help you navigate.

The timeline varies greatly depending on the elements of the case and the caseload of the court system.

Mediation is a mandatory and confidential settlement conference that occurs during your divorce process where a trained mediator attempts to resolve some or all of the matters relevant to your case along with you, your spouse and both parties' attorneys.

You do. Our offices require an engagement fee in an amount that varies based on the facts of your case prior to commencing services. Depending on your case, you may be entitled to reimbursement by your spouse of attorney fees and costs.

The process varies considerably depending on your case. Generally speaking, the following stages are common: Initial Consultation, Engagement, Spousal Notification, Prefiling Tasks, Homework, Filing the Petition, Service of Process, Discovery, Temporary Hearing, Mediation, Additional Discovery and Potential Expert Witnesses, Docket Call, Trial, Final Judgment.

Custody in divorce matters no longer exists in Florida, rather your attorney creates a “parenting plan” that details decision making, time sharing, and financial responsibility based on the unique factors of your case.