Daytona Beach, FL Family Law Attorney

The Law Office of Jeffrey A. Klein

747 S. Ridgewood Ave. Suite 108 Daytona Beach, Florida 32114 USA

 (386) 492-9952 or (866) 819-6032
 (386) 252-3065

www.daytonafamilylaw.com
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Law Firm Overview

At the Law Office of Jeffrey A. Klein, I serve clients in Volusia, Flagler, Brevard and Seminole counties and surrounding counties of Central Florida since 2003. I handle the full spectrum of family law and have the foundation to advocate for you in these complex and sensitive matters.

I have devoted my legal career to the study and practice of family law. By focusing in this complicated area of the law, I have gained a comprehensive understanding of the relevant issues. With my background in accounting, I am able to handle complex cases where assets, income and property issues become the focus of the litigation.

I also handle adoption cases statewide. I handle most aspects of my clients' cases myself. My clients never have trouble getting in touch with me. They never feel left in the dark or ignored. If you work with me, you never will either.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Marital Assets, Retirement and Pension Assets, Complex Property Valuation, Parent Relocation, Enforcing Visitation Rights, Fathers' Rights

Practice Areas Description

- Family Law

When family law issues are on your mind, there is virtually nothing else you can think about. Your family, children, finances, and everything you have worked hard for are the foundation for the life you lead. When your life is shaken by divorce, when you have been served with legal papers, when your ex-spouse is not complying with the court's divorce orders, the problems can seem overwhelming. When you are looking for personalized legal services and quality representation, Jeffrey Klein, a Daytona Beach family law and divorce lawyer has the skill and experience necessary to do so.


- Divorce

Although the circumstances surrounding your divorce raise difficult emotional and financial issues, it is possible to get through it in one piece. Having a strong divorce attorney on your side is essential to addressing the legal issues and protecting your interests in and out of the courtroom.


- Marital Assets

When any marriage ends, the legal matter of dividing the marital property is a central issue. The challenge is securing your rightful share without waging a courtroom battle to get it. You can count on the Law Office of Jeffrey A. Klein to advance your agenda, protect your interests and work efficiently toward a fair and practical split.


- Retirement and Pension Assets

Married couples build their retirement assets slowly, steadily - and together. When a couple divorces, the law says all their assets - including pensions and other retirement accounts - must be divided. But retirement assets are most often kept in complex financial instruments. What's more, they continue to grow after the divorce.


- Complex Property Valuation

Dividing a large marital estate does not necessarily mean a big battle in court. But you do want an attorney who can identify the key issues and protect your interests in settlement talks or litigation. I am Jeffrey Klein, a Daytona Beach divorce lawyer with experience in complex property valuation and high asset divorces. I practice in Volusia County and Flagler County, representing either party — business owners, professionals and other high earners, or the stay-at-home or lesser earning spouse.


- Uncontested Divorce

If you and your spouse agree on the basic terms of property division and child custody, you can bypass the court dates and expense of a drawn-out contested divorce. But you still should have the papers drawn up or reviewed by a lawyer to ensure you have complied with the rules, and to avoid later legal disputes. The Law Office of Jeffrey A. Klein can formalize your uncontested divorce and advise on any red flag issues that might result in delays or cause you to be dragged into court. I routinely help clients in Volusia County and Flagler County produce a solid settlement agreement for an amicable divorce.


- Alimony

How much will it be? Unlike child support, there are no formal guidelines that establish how much alimony you will pay or receive. Alimony payments are limited only by the recipient's need and the payer's ability to pay. The amount of alimony you will pay or receive depends upon a number of factors - the length of the marriage; the standard of living; the support each spouse received from the other ... and while an attorney can use those factors to your advantage, in the end, unless you and your spouse can negotiate a settlement, it is up to the judge to decide.


- Temporary Orders in Pending Divorce

As soon as a divorce action is filed, a process is set in motion that will govern your life for years to come. If you were served with papers — or even if you initiated the action — a proactive approach is critical. I can represent you in the issuance of temporary orders for child custody, child support and alimony, working to protect your short-term and long-term interests.


- Divorce Mediation

When disputes over property or children are resolved without court intervention, the process is shorter and less expensive, and the results are more favorable for all involved. But people who want an amicable divorce — out of practicality or concern for the kids — may still need help to find that middle ground. Mediation often results in a settlement agreement that avoids or minimizes litigation. At a minimum, mediation will likely resolve some disputes and clarify the issues that need to be determined by a family court judge.


- Child Support

It can be fairly simple and straightforward to calculate child support. Most states do it the same way. In Florida, your income, your expenses, and the income and expenses of your child's other parent are inserted into an equation, along with information about the custody arrangement.


- Child Custody and Visitation

Not too many years ago, courts in Florida and in most other jurisdictions favored the mother in custody proceedings. However, the modern trend is toward shared parenting. Actively involved fathers often get primary custody or, in the very least, 50-50 "rotating" custody. The Law Office of Jeffrey A. Klein, in Daytona Beach, represents women or men vying for custody in court, or in the crafting of parenting plans when you agree on where the child will live.


- Custody Jurisdiction Issues

When one or both parents relocate across state borders, custody is governed by the federal Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act. The UCCJEA was established to avoid jurisdictional wrangling between states and to prevent parents from "shopping" for a state with favorable laws to have custody established or overturned.


- Modifying Child Custody or Visitation

If one parent's circumstances have changed or the child's welfare is in jeopardy, either parent may petition the court for a modification of child custody. These proceedings can get adversarial very quickly. You want a lawyer who will take action to put you in a position of strength, but recognize and explore opportunities to resolve the dispute without the expense and animosity of a courtroom fight.


- Parent Relocation

When parents are not living together, the circumstances of their lives can pull them in many different directions. But children have a right to see both of their parents. Moving far away can make that right difficult or impossible to exercise - and courts sometimes agree that it is in the best interests of the child to have relationships with both parents.


- Enforcing Visitation Rights

Unless a parent can show very good cause for denying access (i.e., a threat to the child's safety or welfare), interfering with your rights to visitation is a violation of the custody decree. I can step in to file a contempt of court complaint. The offending parent will have to appear in court and answer to a judge.


- Fathers' Rights and Paternity

You are a father. If you were never married to your child's mother, then you have no legal rights as your child's father until you have established paternity through a legal proceeding. This is true even if you are named on your child's birth certificate and even though you may be raising or have raised your child.


- Modifying Child Support or Alimony

The Law Office of Jeffrey A. Klein can represent either party in modification of child support or spousal support. There must be a substantial change in circumstances to merit an increase or decrease. My familiarity with the court's criteria and required documentation works to your benefit in these post-divorce proceedings.


- Enforcing Child Support

The first order of business is to file formal contempt of court charges with a motion to enforce support. Often the payee parent can request that the court enter a purge amount, establishing the threat of jail if the payor parent does not pay up. In addition, the payor parent's driver's license and professional license or licenses can be suspended for non-payment.


- Adoption

As a relative or a step-parent of the child you wish to adopt you already have a strong and loving bond with that child. A formal judgment of adoption will give that relationship legal status as well. Once you are recognized as the adoptive child's legal parent you then have the legal right to make or participate in major decisions regarding your child, including decisions on matters such as schooling and medical care. In addition, you will then be listed as your adoptive child's legal parent on his or her birth certificate. You may also give your adoptive child your surname.


- Adoption for Stepparents and Close Relatives

Birth parents are not always able to raise their children. When an adoptive parent assumes the role of parent, new families are born, and children receive a chance at a better life. At The Law Office of Jeffrey A. Klein, I represent all parties in the adoption process, helping the adoption proceed smoothly. I handle a variety of relative adoptions helping stepparents adopt stepchildren, helping grandparents adopt grandchildren and helping other close family members - like aunts and uncles - adopt their nieces and nephews.


- Grandparents' Rights

Sometimes, parents are not physically, emotionally or financially able to care for their children. It can be because of drugs, illegal activities, mental illness or trouble with the police. Perhaps even more unfortunately, sometimes parents just do not want the responsibility that comes with raising a child. But if a grandparent or other relative is willing to take over the role of the parent, the child can consider his or her self very fortunate indeed.


- Domestic Violence/Injunctions

If you were assaulted by your spouse or partner, or fear for your safety, the Law Office of Jeffrey A. Klein can help you get an emergency injunction for protection and pursue a permanent restraining order if necessary. I also represent people who are accused of domestic violence, including defense against false charges of assault and the permanent injunction. You can be prevented from seeing your kids and the black mark on your record can affect employment and other aspects of your life.


- Foreclosure

Whether you have been served with a foreclosure notice or that scenario is on the horizon, I can step in to help you protect your home. Even if you are working with a lender on a solution, you must take legal action to stop the foreclosure process. The Law Office of Jeffrey A. Klein, in Daytona Beach, enables homeowners in Volusia County and throughout Central Florida to save their home by dealing promptly and forcefully with the foreclosure complaint.

Attorneys

Jeffrey Alan Klein Attorney Adoption, Child Support and Custody, Child Visitation, Divorce, Family Law

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