Our Legal Team Handles a Wide Range of Family Law Issues for Our Clients So That They Can Move Forward to a Brighter Future

Family Law is one of the most contentious matters in the Florida court system. At Downer Law, in DeLand, FL, our priority is protecting your and your family's rights. Our legal team has the experience to be your strongest advocate, regardless of the family law matter issue. We offer solutions for various family law matters, including adoption, alimony, divorce, injunctions, enforcement actions, modifications, parenting plans, custody, and paternity issues.

Injunctions

Injunctions are also known as protective orders or restraining orders. They are issued by the court when a person is in imminent danger of acts of violence by another party. Several types of injunctions are available in Florida. The appropriate injunction is determined by the abused’s relationship with the abuser and the kind of violence or threat that occurred. 

Types of Injunctions In Florida:

Domestic Violence Injunction

Dating Violence Injunction

Sexual Violence Injunction

Repeat Violence Injunction

Stalking Violence Injunction

Divorce Modifications

If your divorce decree does not accurately reflect your current life circumstances, we can help. At Downer Law, we provide our clients with sound legal counsel to protect their interests with a post-judgment modification. We are passionate about serving clients and take pride in being assertive, goal-oriented, and decisive, prioritizing each case.

Grounds for a Modification of a Divorce Decree are:

Change in the needs of the children

Relocation of a parent

A significant increase or decrease in either party’s salary

Remarriage or cohabitation with a significant other

Significant illness or injury of either party or the child

Allegations of abuse or neglect

Incarceration

Change in the number of overnight visits with a parent

Paternity 

The establishment of paternity is the legal process of identifying the legal father of a child. With it comes privileges, rights, and responsibilities for both parents. Every child is entitled to know their father. It plays a vital role in the development and well-being of the child and their sense of identity. In addition, research supports that father-child bonding influences a child’s future relationships and enhances communication and cognitive skills.


At Downer Law, we strongly advocate for parental and children’s rights in paternity actions. Determining paternity can dramatically introduce family law issues such as child support, custody, and visitation rights. We have extensive experience in evaluating and litigating paternity cases. Our goal is to provide practical solutions for all family law issues.

Establishing Paternity Rights Entitles a Child to have:

Medical history information

Health or life insurance benefits

Financial support

Social Security, veteran’s benefits, military benefits

Inheritances

The father’s name on the birth certificate

Need more information about family law? Call us at (386) 873-7835. 

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