Same-Sex Divorce Attorney in Coconut Creek

Aggressive Family Law Advocacy for LGBTQ Couples in Broward County

Same-sex couples in Florida have the full right to dissolve a marriage under the same statutes that govern every other dissolution of marriage in the state. At The Law Offices of Jonny Kousa, P.L., we handle these cases with the same aggressive advocacy and personalized attention we bring to every contested family law matter. Our firm is based in Coconut Creek and serves clients throughout Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade Counties.

Attorney Jonny Kousa has represented hundreds of individuals through highly contested divorce and family law proceedings. If you’re ready to move forward, we offer free consultations to discuss your situation directly.

To speak with a same sex divorce attorney at The Law Offices of Jonny Kousa, P.L., call (954) 626-8071 today. We offer free consultations and are available to help you take the next step.

Working Directly with Attorney Jonny Kousa

When you hire The Law Offices of Jonny Kousa, P.L., you work directly with Attorney Jonny Kousa, not support staff. Jonny Kousa is a former U.S. Army Judge Advocate who served on active duty, rising to the rank of Captain. In that role, he provided legal services to soldiers and their families across a range of family law matters, including divorce, paternity, timesharing, and child support. That background shapes how he approaches every client relationship: methodically, thoroughly, and with clear communication at every stage.

Attorney Kousa earned his J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School, graduating in the top 15% of his class. He is a member of the Florida Bar and admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. His commitment is to act as both advocate and ally, and clients have consistent, direct access to him throughout their case.

How Florida’s Dissolution Laws Apply to Same-Sex Couples

The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges (June 26, 2015) established that states may not deny same-sex couples the fundamental right to marry. Florida had begun recognizing same-sex marriages on January 6, 2015, following a federal district court ruling. Today, Florida’s dissolution of marriage statutes apply to all married couples without distinction.

Before filing, at least one spouse must have been a Florida resident for six months, as required by Florida Statutes §61.021. In Broward County, petitions for dissolution are filed with the Unified Family Court as part of Florida’s 17th Judicial Circuit. From there, the case proceeds through the same financial disclosure requirements, property and support determinations, and, where children are involved, timesharing and child support proceedings that apply to any dissolution.

Legal Issues That Can Arise in Same-Sex Divorce

While the legal framework is the same for all married couples, some same-sex divorces involve fact patterns that add complexity. Understanding these issues early can help you prepare.

Equitable Distribution & Pre-Marriage Assets

Florida divides marital property through equitable distribution, meaning the court divides assets and debts acquired during the marriage fairly, though not necessarily equally. For couples who lived together before their marriage was legally recognized in Florida, disputes can arise over assets accumulated during that period. Whether those assets are classified as marital or separate property depends on the specific facts, and it’s a legally nuanced question where experienced counsel matters.

Timesharing, Parental Responsibility & Second-Parent Adoption

When children are involved, Florida family courts apply the best interests of the child standard. If both partners completed a joint adoption or a second-parent adoption is in place, the court assesses timesharing and parental responsibility using the same statutory factors applied in any parenting dispute. Where one partner is the biological parent and no second-parent adoption was completed, the non-biological parent may not have automatic legal parental rights. That distinction can significantly affect how a timesharing dispute is resolved, and it’s a factor we address early in cases involving children.

Alimony & Child Support

Alimony may be at issue where one spouse left the workforce or reduced employment during the marriage. Florida courts apply the same statutory factors regardless of the couple’s gender. Child support is calculated under Florida’s income shares model, applied equally to all parents.

What to Expect When You Hire Our Firm

Every case begins with a free consultation with Attorney Kousa. He can review the facts of your situation, explain your options, and outline what the process looks like for your specific circumstances. Florida requires mandatory financial disclosure from both parties in any dissolution proceeding, and we help clients understand and complete that process correctly from the start.

Where both spouses agree on property, any alimony, and timesharing, an uncontested dissolution can proceed efficiently. Where disputes remain, contested proceedings allow the court to resolve them, and mediation is commonly used in Florida family law cases to work through disagreements before trial. We handle both paths and can advise you on which approach fits your situation.

Schedule a Free Consultation with a Same Sex Divorce Lawyer in Coconut Creek

If you’re considering divorce, you deserve direct access to an attorney who can handle your case with attention and care. The Law Offices of Jonny Kousa, P.L. represents same sex divorce clients in Coconut Creek and throughout Broward County, as well as across the South Florida metro area.

Call (954) 626-8071 or reach us through our online contact form to schedule your free consultation with Attorney Jonny Kousa.