Family Law Overview

Hollywood, Florida, Family Law Attorney

At the Law Offices of Jodie Bassichis, P.A., we provide comprehensive legal assistance in various family and matrimonial law matters. Attorney Jodie Bassichis has been certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a mediator and is an experienced litigator as well. Our firm is equipped to proceed toward a favorable resolution on your behalf in the manner that fits you best. Please contact our office to arrange your consultation regarding any of the following issues:

Divorce Our firm provides experienced legal assistance in matters such as child custody, child support, visitation, alimony and property division in divorce. We strive to find efficient and workable solutions for our clients through meditation or litigation.

Child Custody Child custody arrangements can involve physical custody, legal custody and visitation. We can represent you during mediation and litigation.

Child Support Child support payments are based upon statutory guidelines. We represent custodial and noncustodial parents who are experiencing issues in regards to support of children, whether temporary, permanent or for modification purposes. In addition, as an integral part of child support, issues of daycare, aftercare, health insurance, uncovered medical expenses and extracurricular activities are at issue as well.

Modification and Enforcement Family law issues can arise after a divorce decree or support judgment have been entered or made final. These issues generally include child custody, child support and spousal support.

Domestic Violence Our firm represents people who are victims of domestic violence, as well as those who have been accused of violence.

Paternity Our firm represents mothers and fathers in paternity cases. We handle matters such as establishing paternity, child custody, child visitation, DNA testing and issues involving child support, present and retroactive.

Fathers' Rights Fathers have rights in Florida. Whether you are not married to your child's mother or are experiencing a divorce, we can protect your rights. It is important to recognize that the establishment of paternity and support through the Department of Revenue or another state agency does NOT address issues of visitation and custody. Unfortunately, the public has not been educated as to what process needs to be performed in order to enforce and establish father's rights.

Visitation Visitation issues are an integral part of divorce, paternity and domestic violence. Whether visitation is denied or there is a need for supervised visitation, visitation issues should be a priority in pending cases. It is important to recognize that the establishment of paternity and support through the Department of Revenue, or another state agency does NOT address issues of visitation and custody.

Mediation Divorce mediation provides each party with an amicable, cost-conscious and efficient alternative to reaching divorce and paternity settlements. Jodie Bassichis has been certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a mediator and has successfully acted as a Private Mediator for those parties who desire to resolve their issues effectively and without incurring the cost and stress of litigation.

Contact a lawyer from our firm today to learn more about how we can help you.