Palm Beach County Divorce and Family Law, Probate Litigation and DUI/Drunken
Driving Cases

The Law Offices of Stephen J. Press in West Palm Beach, Florida, represents, advises and
counsels clients concerning Divorce and Family Law,Probate Litigation and DUI/Drunken
Driving Cases.

Contact the Law Offices of Stephen J. Press now for a free consultation with Mr. Press who is
an established and highly respected Divorce and Family Law Attorney dedicated to protecting
your rights including:

Divorce

A divorce case may concern many issues including child custody,visitation child support and
division of marital property and marital debts. We patiently take the time to educate you
concerning your legal issues so that you are fully aware of all of your legal rights. Florida law
requires the equitable distribution of all marital property and marital debts. We are committed to
make sure that the court makes the proper distribution of all assets and debts. In the event that
you desire to settle the issues in your case we will prepare a marital settlement agreement that
will strive to protect all of your rights.

Child Custody and Visitation-- Florida's New Parenting Plan Requirements

Effective October !, 2008, Florida law has been substantially revised with regards to custody
and visitation. The new law no longer uses the terms "custodial parent", "primary residential
parent", "noncustodial parent", "person entitled to be the primary residential parent of a child" and
"principal residence of a child". The new law replaces any references to "custody" with the
concepts of a "parenting plan" and "time-sharing schedule". The law now requires the parties to
submit a written parenting plan for approval by the court.

A parenting plan is a document developed and agreed to by the parents of a minor child, and
approved by the court, which governs the relationship between the parents regarding the child. A
parenting plan may address issues such as the child's education,health care, and physical, social,
and emotional well-being, and must include a time sharing schedule. There is no presumption
made for or against either parent when a parenting plan is created or modified, and the best
interests of the child shall always be the primary consideration.

Child Support

Florida has adopted the child support guidelines law which has served to standardize the
determination of the amount of child support. The support is determined by using both parents
incomes and allows for the number of minor children that the parties have together. We are
committed to make sure that you receive the proper guidelines amount and you are able to
collect the support. If you are the paying parent we will make sure that you pay no more than
the law requires. If you have a child support modification issue we can also represent you.

Divorce Mediation

Divorce cases in Florida and most family law related cases require the parties to go to mediation.
Mr. Press will prepare you for mediation and represent you through the mediation process.
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