Family Law Attorney in Pompano Beach

Disciplined Preparation for Your Family Law Decisions

Family law decisions should reflect your relationships, financial circumstances, and priorities. The Law Offices of Jonny Kousa, P.L. represents individuals and families in Pompano Beach and throughout South Florida, providing legal guidance tailored to each case.

Attorney Jonny Kousa has represented hundreds of individuals in highly contested divorce and family law matters. A former U.S. Army JAG officer in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps, he brings disciplined preparation to decisions involving parenting, support, and property. He is also fluent in Arabic.

Call (954) 626-8071 to schedule a free consultation with a Pompano Beach family lawyer and discuss your circumstances, priorities, and legal options.

Family Law Matters We Handle in Pompano Beach

We represent clients in relationship, parenting, financial, and protective matters. Some cases focus on one dispute, while others involve several related issues within the same proceeding.

Our family law services include:

• Divorce and separation agreements
• Paternity matters
• Child custody and visitation rights
• Child support and alimony
• Relocation matters
• Equitable distribution
• Enforcement proceedings
• Modifications of family law orders
• Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
• Domestic violence and restraining order matters
• Fathers’ rights, mothers’ rights, and grandparents’ rights
• Parental alienation and other parental rights matters

Each matter can involve different evidence, legal standards, and practical concerns. We examine how the requested court orders may affect your family structure and finances, then explain the available paths for negotiation or litigation.

Florida Divorce, Alimony & Property Division Rules

Florida generally requires at least one spouse to have resided in the state for six months before filing a petition for dissolution of marriage. Because Florida is a no-fault divorce state, the petition generally alleges that the marriage is irretrievably broken rather than assigning legal blame for its end.

Florida Statutes section 61.075 governs property division. The equitable distribution process requires identifying assets and liabilities, determining whether they’re marital or nonmarital, and reviewing financial records before settlement or a court decision.

As of 2026, Florida recognizes temporary, bridge-the-gap, rehabilitative, and durational alimony. Permanent alimony isn’t recognized. Bridge-the-gap alimony addresses short-term transitional needs, is limited to two years, and can’t be modified in amount or duration after it’s ordered.

Durational alimony depends in part on the length of the marriage, the recipient’s reasonable need, and the parties’ net incomes. We review income, expenses, the length of the marriage, and other relevant information before discussing how Florida’s alimony rules may apply.

What to Expect During Your Family Law Case

Representation begins with a detailed consultation about your family dynamics, finances, and priorities. We identify the immediate legal questions, explain the relevant stages, and discuss settlement and litigation options. We also address how Broward County family courts typically handle similar matters without predicting how a judge may decide a particular dispute.

Filing begins the court case and identifies the issues the court will be asked to decide. During discovery, the parties exchange relevant financial, personal, and other case information. This information may be important to requests involving support, parenting plans, or property division.

Mediation is a structured negotiation process that may allow the parties to resolve some or all disputed issues before trial. If they don’t reach an agreement, unresolved matters can be presented to the court. Throughout the case, we provide regular updates about filings, hearing schedules, and information needed for preparation.

Broward County Unified Family Court

Pompano Beach family law cases are handled through the Unified Family Court of Florida’s 17th Judicial Circuit in Broward County. The Unified Family Court model allows one judge to oversee all matters involving one family, including divorce, support, and parenting proceedings.

Family Court Services within the 17th Judicial Circuit provides court-connected resources for eligible cases. These services are separate from our legal representation and may include social investigations, parenting coordination, and referrals for anger management, parenting classes, or supervised visitation. Social investigations through Family Court Services are generally paid for by the parties under Florida Statutes section 61.20, though no cost is charged to a parent who qualifies as indigent.

The Broward County Clerk’s Family Division accepts filings involving:

• Dissolution of marriage and annulments
• Paternity and child support
• Adoptions and termination of parental rights
• Name changes and emancipations

The availability of a court-connected service depends on the type of proceeding and the circumstances before the court. We can explain which filings and procedures are relevant to your case.

Discuss Your Family Law Matter

We focus our advice on the decisions affecting your family, finances, and future. An initial consultation gives you an opportunity to explain the dispute and identify the issues that need prompt attention.

Call (954) 626-8071 or submit the contact form to schedule your free consultation with Attorney Jonny Kousa.