At ZinnLaw, we understand that family law matters strike at the core of your life, affecting your children, your finances, and your future. Whether you’re navigating a divorce, working to establish custody or support, or protecting your rights through a prenuptial agreement, our team is here to guide you with clarity, compassion, and relentless advocacy. We represent clients across Southwest Florida, from Fort Myers to Naples, Cape Coral to Punta Gorda, with a focused, strategic approach rooted in experience and a deep understanding of Florida family law. These are the core areas we handle in our Family Law practice:

Divorce

Divorce is never easy. But with the right legal support, it can be a path to resolution and new beginnings. Florida is a “no-fault” divorce state, meaning neither spouse needs to prove wrongdoing to end the marriage. Whether your divorce is amicable or highly contested, ZinnLaw ensures that your interests, and those of your children, are protected at every turn. We handle both simplified and complex divorces, including high-asset separations involving businesses, investments, and retirement accounts.

Establishing Alimony

Alimony, or spousal support, is not automatic in Florida. It requires careful analysis of both parties’ financial positions, the length of the marriage, and the standard of living established during the union. At ZinnLaw, we help clients either secure the alimony they need or challenge unjust support demands. We work with financial experts when necessary and build persuasive, evidence-based arguments to help the court reach a fair decision.

Establishing Child Support

Children deserve financial stability, regardless of the dynamics between their parents. Florida child support guidelines are structured, but not inflexible. We help ensure that support calculations are accurate, properly reflect each parent’s income and obligations, and account for any unique circumstances. Whether you’re seeking to establish support for the first time or you’ve been served with a demand, our expert family law attorneys can help.

Visitation Rights and Parenting Time

Creating a parenting plan that serves your child’s best interests, while honoring your parental rights, is often the most emotionally charged part of a family law case. We help parents develop detailed parenting plans that promote consistency, cooperation, and child-centered decision-making. If the other parent is interfering with your time or trying to restrict your access unfairly, we’re prepared to assert your rights in court.

Alimony and Child Support Enforcement

Even the strongest court order is only as effective as its enforcement. If your former spouse or co-parent is failing to pay court-ordered alimony or child support, ZinnLaw can help you take swift legal action. We file motions for enforcement, pursue wage garnishment, and work with the court to hold non-compliant parties accountable, including seeking contempt orders, interest on overdue payments, and even suspension of licenses when appropriate.

Alimony and Child Support Modification

Life changes, so sometimes your legal obligations must change with it. Whether you’ve lost a job, experienced a health setback, or discovered that your ex’s financial circumstances have significantly improved, we can help you petition the court for a modification of alimony or child support. We also defend against unjust or premature modification requests when our clients are on the receiving end.

Property Division and Asset Distribution

Florida follows the principle of equitable distribution, which doesn’t always mean a 50/50 split. Instead, it means a fair division of marital assets and debts based on multiple factors. Our attorneys work to identify and accurately value all marital property, including homes, businesses, retirement accounts, and personal possessions, and protect our clients from hidden assets, coercion, or unfair settlements. If litigation becomes necessary, we are strong, experienced courtroom advocates.

Paternity Actions

In Florida, paternity must be legally established before a father can obtain custody rights or before a mother can secure child support. Whether you are a father seeking to be recognized or a mother needing support, ZinnLaw will help you navigate DNA testing, court proceedings, and all related issues with dignity and efficiency. We believe every child has a right to know their parents, and every parent has a right to be involved in their child’s life.

Drafting Prenuptial Agreements

A prenuptial agreement doesn’t mean you expect your marriage to fail, it means you’re entering it with transparency and mutual respect. Our team helps couples craft custom prenuptial agreements that define asset ownership, protect family inheritances or business interests, and outline spousal support terms should the marriage end. We ensure your agreement is enforceable under Florida law and reflects both parties’ full, voluntary consent.

Drafting Postnuptial Agreements

Sometimes, financial realities shift after a couple has already tied the knot. A postnuptial agreement offers the same protections as a prenup, but it’s signed during the marriage. We often assist clients who want to protect assets acquired during the marriage, address changes brought on by children or inheritance, or clarify spousal rights after a reconciliation. These agreements can also reduce conflict if separation becomes inevitable.

Annulment

In rare circumstances, a marriage may be void or voidable, meaning it can be legally annulled rather than dissolved. Grounds for annulment in Florida include fraud, duress, bigamy, or mental incapacity at the time of marriage. ZinnLaw can help determine whether annulment is an option in your case and represent you in court to pursue this alternative to divorce when appropriate.

Cohabitation Agreements

Not every relationship fits the traditional mold. Couples who live together without marrying can still benefit from legal clarity, especially when sharing assets, buying property, or raising children. A cohabitation agreement can define each person’s rights and responsibilities and prevent disputes if the relationship ends. ZinnLaw helps unmarried partners create legally sound contracts that reflect mutual expectations and protect both parties’ interests.

Why Choose ZinnLaw?

What sets ZinnLaw apart isn’t just our legal knowledge, it’s our commitment to walking through these challenges with you. We don’t deliver cookie-cutter advice or let your future hinge on rushed paperwork. We take the time to understand your situation, listen to your goals, and fight for outcomes that support your long-term wellbeing. Our team combines legal acumen with human empathy, offering straightforward communication and unwavering support from your initial consultation to your final court order. If you’re facing a family law issue in Southwest Florida, let us help you move forward. Call ZinnLaw today to schedule a confidential consultation.