Welcome to the Lane Law Firm, P.A., where we provide skilled and dedicated legal counsel, focusing exclusively on divorce and family law matters. Our firm is committed to professional excellence, boasting over 35 years of trial experience. We understand that there are critical milestones in life when you need a trusted legal adviser to guide you, and we are here to help.

Family Law Services

Our full-service family law firm represents clients in various aspects of divorce and family law, offering sound and intelligent advice from experienced Palm Beach divorce lawyers. We care about our clients, take the time to listen, and provide creative and cost-effective solutions to difficult family law problems. Our areas of expertise include:

1. Divorce Proceedings: We guide our clients through the complexities of the divorce process, advocating for their rights and best interests. Our extensive trial skills and decades of litigation experience enable us to tenaciously advocate on behalf of our clients.

2. Financial Matters: Our firm has the financial acumen required to strategically negotiate and litigate complex financial matters. We meticulously analyze our clients' financial situations, ensuring equitable distribution of assets and debts.

3. Child Custody and Visitation: Our firm is fierce and compassionate when advocating for the best interests of our clients' children. We deeply care about preserving our clients' relationship with their children, and we build personal relationships with our clients that endure long after our representation ends.

4. Child Support: We ensure that child support orders are fair and reasonable, taking into account the financial circumstances of both parents and the needs of the children.

5. Alimony: Our firm is well-versed in the alimony law in Florida and works zealously to protect our clients' financial future. We advocate on behalf of our clients, ensuring that alimony awards are fair and equitable.

Florida Child Custody Laws

In Florida, custody and visitation are legally referred to as "time-sharing". The best interests of the child are the primary consideration in awarding time-sharing and allocating parental decision-making authority. Florida courts consider the following 20 factors in formulating a custody and visitation schedule and allocating parental decision-making authority:

1. The parents' willingness to encourage a close relationship between the children and the other parent.

2. The parents' adherence to the time-sharing schedule and flexibility when changes to the time-sharing schedule are requested.

3. Parental responsibilities and delegation to third parties.

4. The parents' history of putting the children's needs before their own.

5. The children's satisfactory, stable environment and continuity.

6. The geographic viability of the proposed parenting plan.

7. The parents' physical and mental health.

8. The parents' moral fitness.

9. The children's school record.

10. The children's preference (if the court finds that the children have sufficient intellect, understanding, and experience to articulate a preference).

11. The parents' knowledge of their children's circumstances, including healthcare providers, teachers, friends, and daily activities.

12. The extent of the parents' involvement in their children's lives, including school and extracurricular activities.

13. The parents' provision of a consistent routine for their children.

14. The parents' communication and cooperation regarding their children's issues and important events in their lives.

15. Evidence of domestic violence.

16. Evidence of substance abuse.

17. The parents' customary performance of parental responsibilities.

18. The parents' protection of their children from the divorce proceedings.

19. The parents' disparagement of each other in front of the children.

20. Any other relevant factors.

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