Welcome to the law offices of Ann-Marie Giustibelli, a dedicated family attorney in Broward County. With a focus on achieving harmonious resolutions, Ann-Marie strives to guide her clients through life’s most challenging transitions with care and understanding. Whether you are navigating a divorce, child custody arrangements, or paternity actions, she is committed to fostering peaceful solutions that honor the needs of every family member.
However, when peaceful negotiation isn’t possible, Ann-Marie is a fierce advocate who will fight for your rights. Her extensive experience in family law ensures that you are well-represented, whether it involves securing child support, alimony, or protecting your assets and future. At every step, her priority is to protect your interests while helping you move forward with confidence and peace of mind.
DIVORCE
We will handle your legal matters involving your marriage, separation, or dissolution of marriage (divorce). We will also assist you with obtaining agreements, including marital settlement, child custody, child support, and/or alimony, or resolve your entire divorce through the mediation process.
CHILD SUPPORT
If you have children under 18, involved in a divorce or a paternity action, then child support is, with rare exception, a fact of life. Florida law requires a determination of child support when parents are not residing together, and the legally mandated guidelines usually require one parent to pay the other parent a calculated amount.
ALIMONY
Alimony is less predictable and follows specific guidelines. Alimony depends on two key factors: one spouse’s need for support and the other’s ability to pay. Both must be present. Courts also consider factors like the length of the marriage and whether the requesting spouse can be or become self-supporting.
MEDIATION
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
Equitable distribution in Florida divorces means fairly dividing marital property and debts, though not always equally. Courts consider factors like marriage length, financial situations, and contributions. Ann-Marie Giustibelli safeguards her clients’ rights and interests during this crucial phase, ensuring a fair outcome.
PRE & POSTNUPTIAL AGREEMENTS
Marriage is not just a romantic bond but also an economic partnership, where rights and duties arise by law. If you and your spouse decide to separate, you’ll need to address issues like alimony, property division, and debts. These legal matters must be sorted during the process of ending your relationship.
TIME SHARING & PARENTING PLANS
Timesharing helps prevent disputes during custody issues. Courts consider many factors when determining timesharing arrangements, including the best interests of the child and the specifics of each case. This process ensures a fair division of time between parents, with the goal of minimizing conflict.
COLLABORATIVE LAW
Ann-Marie Giustibelli collaborative law offering is a great choice for cases where both parties want to avoid court. This process allows couples to work together from the outset, with professional guidance, toward a fair settlement. It promotes cooperation, privacy, and more control, offering a better alternative to litigation.
PATERNITY
Establishing paternity legally identifies a child’s father, providing benefits to the mother, father, and child. These include access to medical history, the father’s name on the birth certificate, potential health or life insurance, financial support from both parents, and eligibility for Social Security, veteran’s benefits, military allowances, and inheritances.
MODIFICATION
After your final judgment or settlement agreement, it may have seemed all issues were resolved. However, circumstances can change over time, making the original terms impractical. If these changes are significant, Ann-Marie Giustibelli, a Florida Family Law attorney, can assist in modifying the agreement to better fit your current situation.
