Miami Family Law Attorney — Divorce, Paternity & Child Support Services

As a Miami family law attorney, I help clients navigate divorce, paternity, child support, domestic violence, and estate planning. Whether you’re filing for the first time or going back to court for modifications, I provide personalized legal guidance tailored to your situation.

Not sure where to start? Schedule a $250 Case Assessment Session to understand your rights and options — or explore the services below.

What Family Law Problem Are You Facing?

  • Divorce in Miami — Uncontested or contested divorce — I handle property division, alimony, child custody, and more.
  • Paternity Cases in Miami — Establish paternity, modify time-sharing, or enforce child support orders.
  • Child Support in Florida — Calculate, modify, or enforce child support — whether you’re seeking an increase or reduction.
  • Domestic Violence Protection in Miami — Obtain or defend against domestic violence injunctions — fast, confidential, and effective.

Going Back to Court — Modifications & Enforcement

Life circumstances change. If your divorce or paternity case is final, you may need to return to court to modify or enforce the original judgment. Here’s what you should know:

Modifying Time-Sharing or Child Support

If your case involved children, you can petition the court to change time-sharing or child support amounts — even after the final judgment.

Common reasons to modify:

  • Child support needs to increase or decrease (income changed)
  • Time-sharing arrangements no longer work for your schedule
  • One parent wants to relocate with the child
  • Significant change in circumstances (job loss, remarriage, etc.)

Before going to court, you should know: Will you likely succeed? Going back to court costs time and money. A Case Assessment Session ($250) helps you understand your chances and estimated costs — so you don’t waste resources on a weak case.

Special situation — Relocation: If either parent wants to move after the final judgment, Florida law requires court approval (unless both parents agree). The relocating parent must follow strict statutory requirements. If the other parent objects, you’ll need to litigate the relocation issue.

Modifying Time-Sharing or Child Support

If your case involved children, you can petition the court to change time-sharing or child support amounts — even after the final judgment.

Common reasons to modify:

  • Child support needs to increase or decrease (income changed)
  • Time-sharing arrangements no longer work for your schedule
  • One parent wants to relocate with the child
  • Significant change in circumstances (job loss, remarriage, etc.)

Before going to court, you should know: Will you likely succeed? Going back to court costs time and money. A Case Assessment Session ($250) helps you understand your chances and estimated costs — so you don’t waste resources on a weak case.

Special situation — Relocation: If either parent wants to move after the final judgment, Florida law requires court approval (unless both parents agree). The relocating parent must follow strict statutory requirements. If the other parent objects, you’ll need to litigate the relocation issue.

Enforcing Time-Sharing or Child Support

If the other parent isn’t following the court’s time-sharing order or isn’t paying child support, you can ask the court to enforce the judgment.

You may be entitled to:

  • Makeup time-sharing for denied parenting time
  • Enforcement of child support payments
  • Attorney’s fees (in some cases)

Don’t let violations slide — the longer you wait, the harder enforcement becomes. Contact me to discuss your enforcement options.

Modifying or Enforcing Alimony

Important: Alimony is different from child support — once waived, it cannot be recovered.

If you’re receiving alimony:

  • You may request an increase if your ex’s income has significantly increased
  • You can enforce unpaid alimony through the court

If you’re paying alimony:

  • You may petition to reduce or terminate alimony if your income has decreased
  • Retirement, job loss, or disability may qualify you for modification

Bottom line: Alimony modifications require proof of a substantial change in circumstances. I’ll help you build a strong case.

Ready to Understand Your Options?

Whether you’re facing a new family law issue or need to modify an existing order, you don’t have to navigate this alone.

Schedule your $250 Case Assessment Session today:

  • Call: (305) 710-9419
  • Ask me to call you to schedule it by providing your contact information.

I’ll review your situation and give you clear, actionable advice — so you know exactly what to expect and what it will cost.

Vivian C. Rodriguez P.A.
Tel: 305-710-9419
Physical Address: One Alhambra Plaza, PH Floor, Coral Gables, FL 33134 (Hours by Appointment Only)
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 350971, Miami, FL 33135-0971
Email: vivian(at)viviancrodriguez.com  /  E-service: eservice(at)viviancrodriguez.com