Our office is open and ready to assist you with your Family Law needs. We also offer Zoom video conferencing service for clients who prefer to meet remotely versus in person.

Practice Areas

Family Law

Family law encompasses a wide range of services that families may need in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. At The Law Office Of Gustavo E. Frances, P.A., attorneys handle a wide range of family law matters. This includes every aspect of a divorce action. Divorces can be incredibly complicated for everybody involved regardless of whether or not the divorce is contested or uncontested. For every divorce case, we are ready to handle the division of assets, child support matters, child custody, and visitation issues, spousal support (alimony), and more.

Each of these respective family law issues in Fort Lauderdale involved complex legal jargon and dealing with the family court system. Even after a divorce or separation is finalized, it is often necessary to make modifications to court orders. The Law Office Of Gustavo E. Frances, P.A. is ready to help with all of this.

Criminal Law

Anybody who is charged with a crime deserves skilled and experienced legal representation. A hallmark of our country’s justice system is that everybody is innocent until proven guilty. At The Law Office Of Gustavo E. Frances, P.A., we have extensive experience helping clients with various criminal defense issues, ranging from misdemeanors to first-degree felonies. Our team understands the Fort Lauderdale court system, and we will fight hard to defend you in court. Our goal was to get the charges against you reduced or dismissed altogether.

At The Law Office Of Gustavo E. Frances, P.A., we have experience representing clients facing various criminal charges, including DUI/drunk driving charges, drug charges, domestic violence charges, firearms charges and other violent crimes, sex offenses, juvenile offenses, charges of theft or burglary, and other crimes.

Domestic Violence

Issues surrounding domestic violence are incredibly complex, and these cases can be confusing. One reason it is so difficult to get skilled legal representation for these cases is that domestic violence issues often cross both family law and criminal law. At The Law Office Of Gustavo E. Frances, P.A., you are getting legal representation from an attorney who has extensive experience in both of these matters. Whether you have been accused of domestic violence or are the one who has experienced domestic violence, we want to help you get through this.

For those accused of domestic violence, we will conduct a thorough investigation into the case and work to defend you against charges brought by the prosecution. When the police are called to an alleged domestic violence incident, somebody is usually going to jail. The police officer’s hands are tied in many situations, and this can be a nightmare for somebody who has been falsely accused of domestic violence.

Those who have been the victims of domestic violence, often need extensive legal help in the aftermath when it comes to separation and divorce issues. This can include obtaining restraining orders and initiating a Fort Lauderdale divorce process.

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