Committed to Educating Clients So They Can Make Informed Decisions
When facing divorce, custody concerns, support issues, or other family law matters, many people are unsure where to begin.
A consultation with Joan Berry Nassar, P.A. is designed to help you understand your options before making any major decisions about your future.
Rather than assuming litigation is the answer, Joan will take the time to learn about your circumstances, explain the legal issues involved, and help you evaluate the various paths available to you—including mediation, collaborative divorce, and traditional legal representation.
The goal is simple:
To provide you with the information you need to make informed decisions about what comes next.
What Happens During the Consultation?
Your consultation is a one-on-one meeting with Joan Berry Nassar, P.A.
During this conversation, Ms. Nassar will listen carefully to your concerns, gather information about your situation, and help you understand how Florida family law may apply to your case.
Topics may include:
- Divorce and separation
- Child custody and parenting plans
- Child support
- Alimony
- Division of assets and debts
- Post-divorce modifications
- Family law disputes and concerns
If children are involved, potential parenting arrangements and timesharing schedules may be discussed.
If financial information is available, child support and alimony calculations may be reviewed.
Most importantly, Joan Berry Nassar will help you understand the different processes available for resolving your matter and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Understanding Your Options
Many people schedule a consultation believing they need an attorney, only to discover that mediation or collaborative divorce may be a better fit.
Others begin by hoping to avoid litigation but learn that legal representation may be necessary to protect their interests.
Part of Joan Berry Nassar’s role is helping you evaluate:
Mediation
A neutral third person called a mediator acts to encourage and facilitate the resolution of a dispute between two or more parties. It is an informal and non-adversarial process with the objective of helping the parties reach a mutually acceptable and voluntary agreement. In mediation, decision making authority rests with the parties. The role of the mediator includes assisting the parties in identifying issues, fostering joint problem solving, and exploring settlement alternatives.”
Collaborative Divorce
A voluntary, non-adversarial settlement process in which both spouses and their separate attorneys sign a binding agreement to resolve every issue—property, support, and parenting—outside of court. This is done through a series of meetings. The process is designed to reduce the emotional and financial toll of litigation while preserving a working relationship between the parties.
Family Law Representation
Traditional legal representation for situations where court involvement, legal advocacy, or protection of legal rights is necessary.
There is no one-size-fits-all answer.
The right approach depends on your family, your goals, your circumstances, and the level of conflict involved.
Joan Berry Nassar will help you understand the options so you can choose the path that best supports your future.
Before Your Consultation
Prior to your appointment, our staff will send you a Client Information Form.
Please complete and return the form before your consultation so Joan Berry Nassar can make the most effective use of your time together.
Consultations are available:
- In Person
- By Telephone
- By Video Conference (Microsoft Teams)
You will meet directly with Joan Berry Nassar at your scheduled appointment time.
The consultation fee will be provided when scheduling your appointment.
If you choose to retain the firm, fees for ongoing services will be discussed at the conclusion of the consultation.
Contact Joan Berry Nassar for an in person, phone or video consultation today
If you are ready to schedule your meeting, call our office at 321-405-0042 or message us online. We look forward to assisting you.
Helpful Resources Before Your Appointment
Many clients find it helpful to review these articles before their consultation:
Do I Need An Attorney?
Mediation vs. Litigation
What Does A Mediator Do?
What is Collaborative Divorce?
Understanding Child Support
Understanding Alimony
What Court Can And Cannot Do
What Clients Wish They Knew Before Divorce
