Family Law

Legal matters, such as divorce and child custody, cause all family members a significant amount of stress. A divorce is usually a difficult and painful matter, and the uncertainty created by lack of information only makes it more challenging. This site is designed to offer basic information regarding the laws governing Florida divorce, child custody, child support, alimony and property distribution in the State of Florida, and to provide related links to governmental and other web sites that can further assist you. Remember, knowledge is power.

Family Law may include child custody or visitation disputes, division of property, domestic violence injunctions, and divorce, just to name a few. Realizing that these types of situations can be emotionally and financially difficult for individuals and families, The Law Offices of Dana Bowie, P.A., will use various tools, such as negotiations, settlement conferences, mediation and representation in court, to seek a fair, practical and desirable outcome.

Divorce Law in Florida has the purpose of dissolving or terminating a marriage with the good of both parties to that marriage in mind. Divorce, entered into without competent divorce or separation counsel, can be devastating to your life. You have legal rights and protections that must be addressed at the very time that you are the most fragile emotionally.

There may be ongoing issues that relate to the divorce that may affect you emotionally, financially, and socially for the rest of your life. Spousal support, custody rights, child support, visitation schedules, parental rights, property division, and protection of your assets, even protection of your retirement account, are issues that must be addressed.

Even an amicable divorce agreement, drafted by the concerned parties themselves, may omit information that affects their rights and costs each of them for years to come. Many such mistakes can be avoided by consulting an attorney.

The Law Offices of Dana Bowie, P.A., understands that nothing can change your life so completely as divorce. Contact us at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it  or (407) 331-6446. The rest of your life begins now!