Caplan & Associates P.A. - Orlando, FL

Over Three Decades of Dedicated Family Law and Bankruptcy Advocacy

Facing a family breakup or overwhelming debt is among life most challenging experiences. For more than thirty years, Caplan & Associates P.A. has provided dedicated legal advocacy for individuals and families in Orlando, Winter Park, Windermere, and across Central Florida. Founded in 1991 by attorney Stephen Robert Caplan, the firm combines extensive trial experience with compassionate client guidance. Stephen Caplan received his undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice from Michigan State University and his Juris Doctor from Mercer University School of Law. Honored with the Champion of Excellence Award by the Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association, he provides resolute counsel whether you need to hire a lawyer for a divorce or seek a bankruptcy lawyer to stop creditor collections.

Strategic Divorce and Complex Marital Property Division

Dissolving a marriage requires careful safeguarding of your financial standing and parental relationships. Acting as experienced divorce lawyers, Stephen Caplan and his legal team guide clients through uncontested and contested dissolutions. The firm handles marital asset division, real estate valuations, business assessments, and retirement account partitions under Florida equitable distribution law. When spousal maintenance is contested, Caplan & Associates P.A. analyzes income streams and living standards to advocate for fair temporary, rehabilitative, or durational alimony awards.

Child Custody, Timesharing, and Child Support Solutions

The welfare of children remains the central priority in every domestic legal matter. As dedicated child custody lawyers, the firm negotiates and litigates detailed parenting plans and timesharing schedules that protect parental bonds and foster childhood stability. When conflicts arise regarding relocation or parental authority, the practice presents compelling arguments before Florida family courts. Additionally, as knowledgeable child support lawyers, the firm ensures statutory guideline calculations account for healthcare, education, and true earning capacities, while assisting with paternity matters.

Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and Debt Relief

Financial distress often coincides with major family changes. Stephen Caplan is an active member of the Orange County Bankruptcy Association and the Central Florida Bankruptcy Law Association, having assisted thousands of Floridians through bankruptcy proceedings. Functioning as skilled bankruptcy lawyers and debt relief lawyers, the firm evaluates eligibility for Chapter 7 liquidation and Chapter 13 repayment reorganizations. Filing for bankruptcy immediately halts wage garnishments, foreclosure sales, and creditor harassment through the automatic stay, providing a structured path toward financial renewal.

Injunctions and Domestic Violence Advocacy

Safety and legal protection require prompt judicial intervention when domestic conflicts turn hostile. As dedicated domestic violence lawyers, Caplan & Associates P.A. assists clients in securing emergency protection injunctions against domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. The firm also defends individuals facing unfounded domestic violence allegations, protecting their parental access and personal records during evidentiary injunction hearings.

Prenuptial Agreements and 24/7 Client Support

Couples planning marriage or seeking amicable settlements benefit from careful legal drafting. Serving as prenuptial agreement lawyers, the firm crafts prenuptial and postnuptial contracts that define property rights and protect family wealth. Available twenty-four hours a day to take urgent calls, Caplan & Associates P.A. ensures clients never face legal crises alone. When you consult a lawyer at the firm, you receive direct communication, honest case assessments, and steadfast courtroom advocacy tailored to your family and financial well-being.