Custody, Visitation, Support, & Adoption

Jacksonville Child Custody & Child Support Lawyer

A large part of the divorce process involves finding workable agreements for your future. At the law office of Gordon T. Nicol, we pursue divorce settlement agreements that are in the best interest of our clients now and in the future. Of the issues that must be settled in a divorce are those involving children and financial support of children and the dependant spouse. Our firm wants clients to feel comfortable communicating with us, and our flat rate fees encourage this communication.

A Full Range of Legal Services

Attorney Nicol is certified as a Family Law Mediator by the Florida Supreme Court. He can represent clients in mediation, negotiation, and litigation. Our firm recognizes each of our clients' concerns are unique, and we advise on the method that can work for you. We can help with issues that include the following.

• Child custody: Our firm strives to find parenting plants that are in the best interest of the children and allow for healthy long-term relationships between parent and child. We can help with questions you may have regarding physical custody, legal custody, joint custody, and visitation.
• Child support: Child support guidelines weigh a number of factors to calculate the amount of child support owed. These factors include the income of each party, living and education expenses of the children, and time spent with the children.
• Spousal support (alimony): Spousal support may be permanent or temporary. It is decided based upon factors such as the length of the marriage, the earning capacity of each party, and the age and health of the dependant party.
• Adoption: Our firm represents people and couples interested in adoption. This includes step parent adoption and grandparent adoption.

Please contact our firm today to learn more about how we can help you.