Family Law Attorney Serving South Florida
Divorce and custody decisions do not just affect the next few months. They set the terms for how you raise your children, manage your finances, and rebuild your life for years afterward, and the stakes of getting it wrong are higher than most people realize going in.
Barash-Schatten Law Firm, P.A. represents clients throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties in divorce, time-sharing, and support matters. Attorney Pamela Schatten, an AV-rated attorney recognized by her peers for legal ability and ethical standards, works directly with every client from the first conversation forward rather than handing a case off to a rotating team of associates.
Why the Right Attorney Makes the Difference
A family law case is one of the few times a single document, a missed deadline, or an agreement signed too quickly can affect a person’s life for a decade or more. A parenting plan that looks reasonable on paper can leave far less time with children than intended, and a settlement that seems fair in the moment can leave real money on the table once the numbers are reviewed properly. Having every figure and every proposed schedule reviewed before anything is signed can help reduce the chances of a difficult situation turning into a lasting regret.
It is also easy to assume the other side will play fair, especially when both parties were once partners in the same household. That assumption can break down quickly once a case is underway, which is one reason experienced representation in the room can matter, rather than relying on that assumption alone.
How We Can Help With Divorce, Custody, and Support
Family law representation typically starts with identifying what matters most to protect, whether that is time with children, a fair share of what was built together, or simply a resolution that allows things to move forward. From there, financial disclosure, negotiation with the other side, and case preparation can all be approached as though a matter may go to trial, even when a case is expected to settle.
When children are involved, a time-sharing schedule and parenting plan can be developed around a family’s actual routine rather than a generic template, and a fair support outcome can be pursued regardless of whether support is being paid or received. When a prenuptial agreement or a paternity question is also part of a situation, that can typically be addressed alongside everything else rather than as a separate matter.
Why Clients Choose Pamela Schatten
Ms. Schatten is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, a distinction based on peer review of both legal ability and ethical standards, and clients consistently describe her as thorough and conscientious in reviewing every detail of their case. She brings the same attention to a straightforward uncontested filing that she brings to a contested custody dispute, and our office typically responds to calls and emails within a couple of hours rather than days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Family law questions rarely have a one-size-fits-all answer, since the right approach depends
on your specific situation. Here are some of the questions clients may ask before their
first consultation.
What Working With Our Firm Looks Like
Your first conversation with us is about your situation, not a sales pitch, and we tell you honestly what to expect for your case rather than what you want to hear. If your situation can realistically be resolved without years of litigation, we will tell you that too, and we will tell you plainly when it cannot.
You work directly with Ms. Schatten throughout your case, not a revolving cast of associates, and you will always know what is happening next and why.
If you are facing a divorce, a custody dispute, or a question about support, call Barash-Schatten Law Firm, P.A. at (954) 698-4644 to schedule a consultation at our Hollywood office. We also welcome contact through the form on our website, and we will let you know honestly what to expect for your specific situation.
Contact the Firm
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Tell us briefly what you need and how to reach you. Messages go directly to Pamela Schatten, and you will hear back within a couple of hours at most during the business day.
Office
Barash-Schatten Law
800 E Cypress Creek Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
Telephone
Toll free
Areas served
Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Lauderdale by the Sea, Hollywood Beach and Pompano Beach, plus the rest of Broward and Miami-Dade County
Office location, Fort Lauderdale
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