Parenting Plans ◊ Child Support ◊ Spousal Support ◊ Property Division
If you are considering filing for divorce or are already a party to a divorce proceeding, select an experienced Orange County divorce attorney. No two divorces are the same. The right attorney will take the time to learn about the unique aspects of your situation. An experienced divorce attorney will also identify solutions that meet your family's specific needs.
Skilled Orlando Dissolution of Marriage Attorney
Divorce Lawyer William M. Stern offers more than 35 years of experience practicing exclusively in family law throughout Central Florida. He has a firm understanding of the local court system and knows how to effectively prepare clients for the direction their case may take. Attorney Stern applies his years of experience, legal knowledge and resources when seeking a resolution in his clients' best interests.
In many circumstances, our clients will continue to remain in close contact with their former spouse as they raise their children. This reality has helped shaped our approach. Attorney Stern is committed to offering strong advocacy tempered with sound judgment. He is an experienced negotiator focused on securing a long-term solution without adding fire to the fuel.
Attorney Stern also focuses on identifying creative solutions through staying at the cutting-edge of the law. He is a member of the Central Florida Family Law American Inn of Court based on a peer review selection process. Mr. Stern mentors up-and-coming legal professionals and exchanges information with colleagues to remain at the forefront of family law.
Contact our office online or call 407-287-5271 (toll free at 888-341-0848) to schedule a confidential consultation with family law attorney Stern.
Our Divorce Practice
At the law firm of William M. Stern, we work closely with men and women throughout the dissolution of a marriage, from the decision to file to negotiated settlements, mediation or trial to post-judgment requests for modification or enforcement. We handle all matters related to or arising out of divorce, including:
- Asset division — We will help you equitably divide all the debts and assets of your marriage, including real estate and personal property, investments, retirement assets and business interests.
- Parenting plans — We will help you establish and implement custody and visitation arrangements that are in the best interests of your children, while advocating to protect your parental rights. We also advise clients when one parent seeks to relocate.
- Child support — We will review all proposed child support orders for compliance with Florida guidelines with an eye toward including all relevant income in the calculation. We will also advocate for you when special needs dictate deviation from the guidelines.
- Alimony or spousal support — We will help you determine whether spousal support is necessary and, if so, the amount, frequency and duration of payments.
Focusing on Divorce Mediation
Our preference, in divorce proceedings, is to use mediation to resolve your differences. In mediation, you participate directly in the decision-making process, rather than relying on the court to decide for you. Mediation is a more cooperative process that generally leads to less stress and anxiety, especially for your children. The agreements reached through mediation are often easier to enforce. The process may also save you time and money.
If you decide to mediate your differences, we will fully prepare you for the process. We will also accompany you to mediation and provide you with advice and counsel at all times.
Contact Our Office Today
Contact us online or call 407-287-5271 (toll free at 888-341-0848) to schedule an appointment. We are located near the courthouse in historic downtown Orlando, with plenty of free parking available nearby. Visa and MasterCard are welcome.