Downtown Orlando · Serving Central Florida since 2012 T: 407-490-2467Lauren@HeatwoleLaw.com
Heatwole Law Firm, P.A. — Compassionate Justice

Family Law

Family law covers a wide range of issues when husbands, wives, mothers, and fathers experience conflict in a relationship ending, or in trying to reach a resolution in the best interests of the family.

Our Approach

Clear counsel for an emotional process

Clients tell us the difference is communication: complicated, emotional subjects explained in clear and simple terms, with the best paths forward toward resolution laid out honestly, including the cost of each.

Where a matter calls for it, we build the team around the case: forensic accountants, business evaluators, psychologists, social investigators, CPAs, and financial planners.

Hear founding attorney Lauren Heatwole describe the divorce process in her own words on our Media page.

Lauren Heatwole outside the firm's Robinson Street office

Matters We Handle

Family law services

  • Divorces (Dissolutions of Marriage)
  • Collaborative Law for Divorce
  • Paternity Matters
  • Child Support
  • Parenting Plans
  • Guardian Ad Litem in Contested Matters
  • Modifications of Custody, Child Support, and Alimony
  • Relocations
  • Domestic Violence
  • Pre-Nuptial Agreements
  • Post-Nuptial Agreements
  • Mediations
  • Contempt and Enforcement Proceedings
  • Grandparents' Rights
  • Appeals

How It Works

From first meeting to resolution

01

Consultation

Meet with an attorney to understand the law, your options, and what each path is likely to cost. By appointment only.

02

Strategy

A plan built around your family and your goals, with experts brought in where the facts call for them.

03

Negotiation & Mediation

Many family matters resolve without a courtroom. We pursue efficient, durable agreements first, and litigate when we must.

04

Resolution

Final judgment, parenting plan, or settlement, executed with precision and explained at every step.

Not sure if you need help? You probably do.

Take an hour to meet with us. Consultations are scheduled by appointment only.

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