Business Details
19 Years
experience
Your Trusted Divorce & Family Law Attorneys in Cape Coral
Rodgers Law Firm PA, P.A. has provided dedicated legal representation in divorce and family law matters since 2007. Founded by Colette Rodgers, a dual-qualified attorney and licensed mental health counselor, our firm combines legal expertise with compassionate understanding of clients' emotional needs. With offices in Cape Coral, Florida, we serve clients throughout Lee County, offering personalized solutions for complex family law issues including divorce, child custody, alimony, and mediation. Our practice emphasizes thorough preparation, aggressive advocacy, and transparent communication to achieve favorable outcomes. Colette's unique background in mental health counseling enhances our client-centered approach, allowing us to address both legal and emotional aspects of family law cases.We maintain accessibility through flexible office hours and offer payment plans for services exceeding $500. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our focus on client education, detailed case preparation, and strategic negotiation techniques. With prior experience as a partner at a Fort Lauderdale law firm and academic contributions to legal and counseling publications, we bring substantial expertise to every case. Our goal remains consistent: to deliver high-quality legal representation with integrity while minimizing the stress associated with family law proceedings.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
Alimony Advocacy
Family Mediation
Child Support
Prenuptial Agreements
Post-Divorce Enforcement
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- Dual-qualified attorney with legal and mental health counseling expertise
- Personalized approach combining legal strategy with emotional understanding
- Over 15 years of family law experience including complex divorce litigation
- Flexible payment plans available for services over $500
- Proven track record in Lee County family court proceedings
Services
Divorce Representation
Our firm provides comprehensive divorce representation for clients seeking marital dissolution in Lee County. We handle both contested and uncontested divorces with equal dedication to achieving favorable outcomes. Our approach combines aggressive legal advocacy with practical counseling to guide clients through the emotional and legal complexities of ending a marriage.
Child Custody
We advocate for clients' parental rights in custody and timesharing arrangements. Our representation focuses on creating workable parenting plans that prioritize children's best interests while protecting clients' rights. We address complex issues including relocation, domestic violence, and substance abuse in custody determinations.
Family Mediation
Our firm facilitates family mediation to resolve disputes outside of court. With extensive negotiation experience, we help clients reach mutually acceptable agreements on divorce terms while maintaining confidentiality and reducing litigation costs through collaborative problem-solving approaches.
Alimony Advocacy
We represent clients in determining fair alimony arrangements during divorce proceedings. Our advocacy considers all relevant factors including financial needs, earning capacity, and marriage duration to secure appropriate spousal support arrangements that meet clients' post-divorce financial needs.
Child Support
Our firm handles child support calculations and enforcement matters according to Florida statutory guidelines. We ensure accurate assessments considering both parents' incomes, childcare expenses, and health insurance costs while advocating for equitable financial arrangements that serve children's best interests.
People
Colette Rodgers
Attorney & Founder
Licensed attorney and mental health counselor with 15+ years of family law experience. Former adjunct professor at Florida Atlantic University, published author on legal and counseling topics, and active member of Lee County Bar Association's Family Law Section.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus exclusively on divorce and family law matters including child custody, alimony, child support, mediation, and post-divorce enforcement throughout Lee County.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations to discuss your family law case and develop an appropriate legal strategy tailored to your specific needs.
How are child custody decisions made in Florida?
Florida courts determine custody based on the child's best interests, considering factors like parental fitness, living arrangements, and the child's relationship with each parent.
What payment options are available?
We accept major credit cards and offer payment plans for services exceeding $500, structured individually after attorney consultation to accommodate client needs.
How does the divorce process work?
The process begins with filing a petition, followed by service of process, financial disclosure, mediation attempts, and potential trial proceedings if settlement proves unsuccessful.
