Law Offices of Maria-Paula C. Etienne, P.A. - Miami, FL
The Law Offices of Maria-Paula C. Etienne, P.A. is a respected Miami family and immigration law practice situated on SW 8th Street in Brickell. Founded in 2013 by attorney Maria-Paula Caridad Etienne, the firm delivers skilled and compassionate advocacy in contested divorce, child custody, child support enforcement, adoption, and family immigration.
Comprehensive Family Law and Divorce Advocacy in Miami, Florida
Family legal disputes are deeply personal, emotionally demanding, and often life-altering. The Law Offices of Maria-Paula C. Etienne, P.A., conveniently located at 80 SW 8th Street in the Brickell district of Miami, provides steadfast representation designed to safeguard family relationships and economic security. Founded in 2013 by managing attorney Maria-Paula Caridad Etienne, a distinguished graduate of St. Thomas University School of Law admitted to the Florida Bar in 2008, the firm has earned a trusted reputation across Miami-Dade County. Attorney Etienne combines extensive courtroom experience, including service with the Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel, with compassionate client counseling. Whether you urgently need a lawyer to handle an emergency child custody hearing or seek to find a lawyer to guide you through marital dissolution, this practice offers exceptional representation.
Contested and Uncontested Divorce Representation
Terminating a marriage requires careful negotiation and strong trial readiness to protect your future. As dedicated divorce lawyers, the firm manages every dimension of marital dissolution in Florida courts. The legal team focuses on:
- Equitable distribution of marital assets, liabilities, real estate holdings, and retirement accounts.
- Determining eligibility for alimony, spousal support modifications, and duration schedules.
- Drafting and analyzing prenuptial and postnuptial agreements to safeguard personal wealth.
- Resolving high-net-worth property division disputes and forensic business valuations.
- Guiding couples through collaborative divorce alternatives and formal mediation sessions.
Child Custody, Timesharing, and Child Support Enforcement
Protecting the well-being and emotional stability of children is paramount in every domestic dispute. Operating as experienced child custody lawyers and child support lawyers, attorney Maria-Paula Etienne advocates vigorously for parental rights. The practice assists parents in establishing comprehensive parenting plans, determining timesharing schedules that serve the best interests of the child, and calculating statutory child support guidelines. Furthermore, the office handles modification petitions when parental circumstances change and enforces compliance when child support payments fall into arrears.
Adoption, Domestic Violence, and Family Immigration
The practice also provides vital support in sensitive domestic and cross-border matters. Serving as dedicated adoption lawyers, the firm facilitates stepparent adoptions, relative placements, and private adoptions. In situations involving domestic abuse, the office acts rapidly as domestic violence lawyers, filing petitions for temporary and permanent injunctions for protection. In addition, the firm offers comprehensive family immigration services, helping foreign spouses, parents, and children navigate green cards and lawful permanent residency while resolving complex domestic issues.
Multilingual Legal Counsel Across South Florida
Effective legal counsel requires transparent communication that eliminates cultural and linguistic hurdles. Attorney Maria-Paula Etienne is fluent in English, French, Haitian Creole, and Spanish, providing unmatched representation to South Florida diverse communities. Clients ready to hire an attorney can schedule a free consultation to evaluate their legal options and develop a strategic path forward.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the heart of the bustling Brickell Financial District, directly across the street from Brickell City Centre.
Building Location
This is a newly renovated 33-story Class A commercial office tower known as the Brickell City Tower, located near Mary Brickell Village and featuring a Chase Bank branch on the ground floor.
Parking Details
Visitors can park in the on-site, 15-level covered parking structure known as the Brickell City Tower Garage with the entrance located at 86 SW 8th Street. Hourly parking rates apply.
Public Transit
Served by Miami-Dade Transit Route 8 (Brickell Station); nearest stop is at Brickell Station.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the main pedestrian lobby at the corner of SW 9th Street and SW 1st Avenue. Check-in with building security, and take the elevator up to the 20th floor, where you will find the office in Suite 2000.