Business Details
Trusted Family Law Attorneys in Fort Lauderdale
Braaten Law has been serving clients in South Florida since 2002, providing dedicated legal representation in family law matters. Our founder, Arica L. Braaten, brings extensive experience from her academic achievements at the University of Minnesota and Nova Southeastern University's Shepard Broad Law Center. As a former board member of the American Trial Lawyers Association and active participant in legal organizations, we combine professional expertise with personalized service.Our practice spans multiple offices across Broward County, including Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and Pembroke Pines, offering comprehensive solutions for divorce, child custody, and other family law issues. We prioritize client needs through timely communication, transparent advice, and compassionate guidance during challenging legal processes. With a proven track record in complex cases, we maintain a strong commitment to ethical standards and community-focused legal advocacy.
Services
Divorce
Alimony
Child Support
Time Sharing
Paternity
Domestic Violence
Prenuptial Agreements
Relocation
Highlights and features
- Experienced Fort Lauderdale divorce lawyer with multiple office locations
- Compassionate and attentive legal representation for family matters
- Proven track record in complex family law cases
- Personalized approach tailored to individual client needs
- Timely communication and dedicated client support
What people say
Compassionate representation
Attentive service
Successful outcomes
Timely communication
Dedicated support
Services
Divorce
Our Fort Lauderdale divorce lawyers guide clients through Florida's dissolution of marriage process with compassionate representation. We handle asset division, spousal support negotiations, and custody arrangements while prioritizing client needs. With offices in three Broward County locations, we provide accessible legal counsel for both contested and uncontested divorces.
Child Support
Braaten Law assists clients with establishing fair child support arrangements or modifying existing orders. Our attorneys consider each family's unique circumstances while adhering to Florida's child support guidelines. We represent clients in enforcement actions and modification proceedings across Broward County's family courts.
Time Sharing
We develop comprehensive parenting plans that meet Florida's time sharing requirements while prioritizing children's best interests. Our attorneys help clients navigate custody arrangements, visitation rights, and co-parenting agreements. We represent clients in both initial custody determinations and post-judgment modifications.
Domestic Violence
Braaten Law provides urgent legal protection for domestic violence victims through injunctions and restraining orders. We also defend against false accusations while protecting clients' rights. Our attorneys handle emergency hearings and represent clients in both criminal and family court proceedings related to domestic violence allegations.
Prenuptial Agreements
Our family law attorneys draft and review prenuptial and postnuptial agreements that protect clients' assets while ensuring legal enforceability. We provide transparent advice about financial rights and obligations before marriage. We help clients create customized agreements that address property division and spousal support provisions.
People
Arica L. Braaten
Attorney
Arica Braaten is a Florida Bar-certified family law attorney with offices in Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and Pembroke Pines. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University and previously served in multiple legal organizations including the Florida Association for Women Lawyers. With over two decades of South Florida legal experience, she provides compassionate representation in family law matters.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We handle divorce proceedings, alimony negotiations, child support arrangements, time sharing agreements, domestic violence protection, paternity actions, prenuptial agreements, and relocation cases across Broward County.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free case evaluations for all family law matters. Contact us at (954) 380-6000 to schedule your confidential consultation with an experienced Fort Lauderdale family law attorney.
Where are your offices located?
We have three convenient locations in South Florida: 433 Plaza Real Suite 275 Boca Raton, 1323 SE 4th Ave Fort Lauderdale, and Pembroke Pines satellite office.
How long have you practiced family law?
Our lead attorney has practiced family law in Florida since 2002, with offices serving Broward County communities for over two decades through Braaten Law.
Can you help with emergency legal situations?
While we don't provide 24/7 emergency services, we prioritize urgent family law matters and can often schedule same-day consultations for critical legal issues requiring immediate attention.
