Effman Steven W Esq - Plantation, FL

Half a Century of Family Law and Matrimonial Litigation in Plantation

When dealing with the dissolution of a marriage or a contested child custody battle, nothing replaces decades of direct courtroom experience. Located on South Pine Island Road in Plantation, Florida, Steven W. Effman, Esq. has represented men and women throughout South Florida for fifty years. Admitted to the Florida Bar in 1974, attorney Effman has served as a guest lecturer for the Florida Academy of Trial Lawyers and the Broward County Bar Association. His distinguished public service career includes serving four terms as Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and City Commissioner of Sunrise, as well as serving in the Florida House of Representatives, where he was an active member of the Committee on Family Law and Children. Drawing upon this deep legislative and judicial background, attorney Effman provides resolute legal advocacy focused on protecting family rights and financial futures.

Resolute Representation in Contested and Uncontested Divorce

Marital dissolution involves delicate negotiations and aggressive advocacy when assets or spousal support are disputed. If you need to hire a divorce lawyer who knows the intricacies of Florida matrimonial law from the inside out, Steven Effman provides steady, authoritative counsel. As one of the region most seasoned divorce lawyers, he handles diverse marital litigation matters:

• Contested and High-Conflict Divorce: Vigorously litigate complex disputes involving hidden assets, business ownership interests, and disputed marital debts.
• Equitable Property Distribution: Ensure fair division of real estate holdings, retirement accounts, deferred compensation, and personal property under Florida law.
• Alimony and Spousal Support: Advocate for appropriate spousal support determinations based on standard of living, financial resources, and duration of marriage.
• Uncontested Marital Settlements: Negotiate comprehensive marital settlement agreements that resolve issues efficiently outside contentious court battles.

Child Custody, Time-Sharing, and Child Support Advocacy

During his time in the Florida Legislature, Steven Effman sponsored family-friendly legislation designed to advance the legal protections of parents and children. As dedicated child custody lawyers and child support lawyers, the firm places child welfare at the center of every legal strategy:

• Parental Time-Sharing Plans: Structure realistic, child-focused parenting schedules that protect meaningful parent-child relationships.
• Child Support Enforcement and Defense: Ensure precise statutory calculations of child support and pursue enforcement against delinquent paying parents.
• Parental Relocation Proceedings: Represent parents seeking or contesting geographic relocations under strict Florida statutory criteria.
• Post-Judgment Modifications: Modify custody orders, time-sharing schedules, or support payments following significant changes in financial or living conditions.

Domestic Violence Injunctions and Prenuptial Agreements

In addition to core divorce matters, the firm provides urgent representation for domestic violence injunctions, representing individuals seeking protection from harm as well as defending clients against baseless restraining orders. Furthermore, as experienced prenuptial agreement lawyers, attorney Effman drafts and reviews premarital agreements to protect family wealth, business assets, and real estate before entering marriage.

Schedule a Free Initial Family Law Consultation in Plantation

Facing matrimonial disputes without seasoned legal counsel can result in irreversible mistakes. If you are seeking to find a divorce attorney in Plantation with half a century of proven courtroom experience, contact Steven W. Effman, Esq. today at 954-474-5055 to schedule your free confidential consultation.