Conveniently located near Downtown Orlando, the Cotto Law Firm, P.A. practices exclusively in the area of family law.
Divorce and other family law cases can be incredibly emotional and tumultuous. Founded by Attorney Vanessa Cotto, the Cotto Law Firm, P.A. understands the emotional nature of family legal matters and helps families navigate through the legal process with dignity and class.
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ALIMONY/SPOUSAL SUPPORT Florida law allows for an ex-spouse to continue to be supported by the other spouse after the marriage has been dissolved. Commonly referred to as alimony, spousal support, or maintenance, either spouse can be required to financially support the other, depending upon the financial circumstances surrounding the divorce. Call or email today to begin the process of helping you fight for your alimony rights. BUSINESS VALUATION Property division is part of every divorce. In some cases it is more complicated than in others. If you own part or all of a business, your spouse may have a right to part of its value upon divorce. CHILD SUPPORT The amount owed in child support in Florida is determined by the child support guidelines set by the Florida Statutes. The statutes provide for a formula to calculate the amount of support regardless of whether a child is born to a married couple or to two people who have not taken that formal step. CHILD TIMESHARING/PARENTING PLAN/CUSTODY/VISITATION As of October 1, 2008, a revised statute requires that a parenting plan be in place for all cases involving minor children. The parenting plan must state in detail how each of the parents will share the responsibilities of raising the child. Florida vehemently follows the ââ&sbquo¬Å&ldquoBest Interest of the Childââ&sbquo¬Â standard and I have always been dedicated to upholding stability in a childââ&sbquo¬â&bdquo¢s life. COLLABORATIVE LAW Collaborative divorce is the methodology for people who may not get along as husband and wife, but they do want to resolve their differences outside of the court system. Both parties have their own collaboratively trained lawyer, and along with a mental health professional and a financial advisor, the divorcing couple settles their differences as amicably as possible. CONTEMPT MATTERS If one party is not in compliance with a court order, then that party is in ââ&sbquo¬Å&ldquocontempt of court.ââ&sbquo¬Â Legally, contempt of court is generally defined as behavior that is in violation of a court order even if the behavior was an accident or unintentional, it can still be labeled as contempt of court. In cases where you are held in contempt, regardless of reason, it is in your best interests to speak with an attorney to protect your rights. DIVORCE/DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE Ending a marriage is always a difficult and upsetting process and it can have a tremendous effect on your future. It can determine where you live, how much money you earn and how often you will see any children or even pets. What sets me apart is the level of preparation that I put into each case. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Domestic violence occurs when a party is either harmed or placed in fear of bodily harm at the hands of someone with whom that party is intimate. More simply put, domestic violence is any violent crime committed between loved ones.