Have you been served with divorce papers, or are you considering filing for divorce? At the Vellón Law Firm of Arlene Vellón in Orlando, Florida, we aggressively protect the financial interests and parental rights of men and women in divorce cases throughout Central Florida including Orange County, Seminole, Volusia, Lake, and Osceola County. With several years of legal experience and valuable knowledge learned as a Guardian Ad Litem and ( ), attorney Arlene Vellón is prepared to handle your case. We offer to schedule a consultation with you so we can discuss how we can help. When handling a divorce, we take into account all of the needs and interests of the men and women we serve, including:

  • Protection of assets
  • Division of marital property and non-marital property
  • Child custody
  • Child support
  • Alimony/spousal support
  • Real Estate, assets, personal property
  • Investments: stocks, bonds, mutual funds
  • Retirement accounts: 401K, IRA, pension plans, profit sharing plans
  • Marital businesses

Attorney Arlene Vellón is known by her clients as a serious no-nonsense attorney who cares about her clients and is aggressive in the protection of their financial security and parental rights. Our firm strives in each case to achieve the best possible results for our clients. Our family law clients depend on us to analyze, negotiate and settle complex Florida divorce matters. We take the time to learn what is most important to you. Through individualized goals and determined resolve, we have been successful in obtaining favorable results for many clients who are going through a divorce. Although she seeks a fast and prudent resolution to each case through mutual agreements between the parties, she is never reluctant to take a case to trial if she believes it is necessary to protect her client’s rights. Ms. Vellón is an experienced litigator of marital and family law matters including divorce (also known as dissolution of marriage), time-sharing and parenting, child support, spousal support (also known as alimony), equitable distribution (also known as the division of marital property and debts), paternity, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, and domestic violence injunctions. Hopefully, through our litigation experience, we will help you resolve your case without having to go to trial. If, however, litigation is proven to be inevitable, we are prepared to vigorously represent and counsel you. Your best interest is always in the forefront and the reason for our strong representation. Whenever children is involved in a divorce, custody or adoption case, Ms. Vellón understands that they are of paramount importance in the lives of parents and that financial security is crucial to anyone going through a divorce. When indispensable, she will also work with accountants, mental health professionals, government agencies and other professionals to best represent your needs in court.

Child Custody

Nothing is more important to parents than their children. The unfortunate reality of divorce is that children are unable to spend the same amount of time with both parents as they were before their parents divorced. When representing mothers and fathers in cases involving the custody of children, we strongly encourage parents to put the interests of the children first and to seek a fair custody agreement that protects the best interests of the children. In cases when mutual agreement is not possible, our firm aggressively advocates for the parental rights of the clients we represent. If you are involved in a custody dispute with your spouse, a relative, third party, or the government, we can help. For help with any custody matter, call the Law Office of Arlene Vellón in Orlando, Florida, at 407-385-0870. The Law Office of Arlene Vellón represents men and women throughout Central Florida in all child custody disputes between parents, third parties, and the government. We have extensive experience representing Central Florida clients in:

  • Child custody disputes in a divorce
  • Motions for change of custody
  • Paternity
  • Visitation disputes
  • Third party custody matters
  • Grandparent custody matters
  • Juvenile Dependency Court (cases involving the government)

Custody modification orders

If you are seeking an experienced child custody attorney who will aggressively fight to protect your rights to custody and visitation, Attorney Arlene Vellón can help. Ms. Vellón has represented countless clients during her years of legal experience.

Juvenile Dependency Hearings

Child welfare proceedings in Juvenile Dependency Court are different than child custody cases in divorce or paternity proceedings. As an experienced family law attorney and former Senior Attorney with the Department of Children and Families, Attorney Arlene Vellón is knowledgeable about the difference between Chapter 39 (dependency hearings) and Chapter 61 (family law) hearings. If you are involved in a dependency hearing and the government is trying to take custody of your children from you, or you are trying to re-establish custody of your child, our office can help.

Paternity

Paternity proceedings or motions to establish parentage involve biological parents who have had a child but have not married. Often in paternity proceedings, a parent is seeking to establish rights to custody, visitation, or child support. DNA testing is required in some cases and, in others; parentage is established through proof of required documents. At the Law Office of Arlene Vellón in Orlando, Florida, we represent mothers and fathers throughout Central Florida in paternity proceedings. Our firm practices exclusively in family law, and Attorney Arlene Vellón has significant experience in family law cases involving children. For assistance with a custody, child support, or visitation issue in a paternity proceeding, call 407-385-0870 to contact our Orlando, Florida, office. You may also contact us by email.

Establishing Child Support

Child support in Florida is determined in accordance with Florida child support guidelines. In determining the appropriate amount of child support under the child support guidelines, the court will consider income as well as the designation of primary residential responsibility or shared parental responsibility. Although the child support guidelines establish a presumptive child support obligation, a court may deviate from the presumptive amount by 5% without findings, and may deviate by more than 5% with sufficient legal cause and written findings of fact. If you are the primary caregiver for your children, protect your children by retaining an experienced lawyer who can perform an accurate child support calculation on your behalf. If you have been served with a paternity motion and you believe you are being asked to pay more child support than you can afford, contact our office for help. Child Custody and Visitation We have extensive experience in custody matters in divorce and paternity cases. If you are a mother or father involved in a paternity action, we can help you protect your parental rights. If you are seeking custody of your biological child or visitation rights, contact our office for assistance.

Florida Family Court Attorney

When money is tight, a spouse is unemployed, or a divorce is on the horizon, additional tension can result in domestic violence. At the Law Office of Arlene Vellón, we represent either a spouse who is defending against an accusation of domestic violence or a spouse who needs a temporary injunction against domestic violence. Attorney Arlene Vellón is a family law attorney who has been helping individuals since 2007. For a good portion of that time, she has represented individuals at hearings before Orange County judges in the domestic violence division of Florida family court. Even while attending law school, Ms. Vellón worked in a battered women’s clinic, assisting victims of domestic violence obtain restraining orders in Central Florida.

Domestic Violence Consequences

Even if a domestic violence charge does not rise to the level of a criminal charge, it is still a serious matter and one in which an experienced lawyer is necessary to protect not only your individual rights, but also your rights as a parent.

The potential consequences include:

  • Loss of child custody
  • Loss of access to the family home
  • Court record, which may affect employment
  • Restraining order

The domestic violence process is typically as follows:

  • A temporary injunction against domestic violence (restraining order)
  • A hearing (mini-trial) before a judge (one person’s word against the other’s)
  • Injunction dismissed or injunction extended
  • Potential temporary custody granted to one parent
  • Potential possession of the home granted to one spouse

Paternity

Paternity proceedings or motions to establish parentage involve biological parents who have had a child but have not married. Often in paternity proceedings, a parent is seeking to establish rights to custody, visitation, or child support. DNA testing is required in some cases and, in others; parentage is established through proof of required documents. At the Law Office of Arlene Vellón in Orlando, Florida, we represent mothers and fathers throughout Central Florida in paternity proceedings. Our firm practices exclusively in family law, and Attorney Arlene Vellón has significant experience in family law cases involving children. For assistance with a custody, child support, or visitation issue in a paternity proceeding, call 407-385-0870 to contact our Orlando, Florida, office. You may also contact us by email.

Domestic Violence

Even if a domestic violence charge does not rise to the level of a criminal charge, it is still a serious matter and one in which an experienced lawyer is necessary to protect not only your individual rights, but also your rights as a parent.
The potential consequences include:

  • Loss of child custody
  • Loss of access to the family home
  • Court record, which may affect employment
  • Restraining order

The domestic violence process is typically as follows:

  • A temporary injunction against domestic violence (restraining order)
  • A hearing (mini-trial) before a judge (one person’s word against the other’s)
  • Injunction dismissed or injunction extended
  • Potential temporary custody granted to one parent
  • Potential possession of the home granted to one spouse

Child Support

Child support in Florida is determined in accordance with Florida child support guidelines. In determining the appropriate amount of child support under the child support guidelines, the court will consider income as well as the designation of primary residential responsibility or shared parental responsibility. Although the child support guidelines establish a presumptive child support obligation, a court may deviate from the presumptive amount by 5% without findings, and may deviate by more than 5% with sufficient legal cause and written findings of fact. If you are the primary caregiver for your children, protect your children by retaining an experienced lawyer who can perform an accurate child support calculation on your behalf. If you have been served with a paternity motion and you believe you are being asked to pay more child support than you can afford, contact our office for help. Child Custody and Visitation We have extensive experience in custody matters in divorce and paternity cases. If you are a mother or father involved in a paternity action, we can help you protect your parental rights. If you are seeking custody of your biological child or visitation rights, contact our office for assistance.
Florida Family Court Attorney
When money is tight, a spouse is unemployed, or a divorce is on the horizon, additional tension can result in domestic violence. At the Law Office of Arlene Vellón, we represent either a spouse who is defending against an accusation of domestic violence or a spouse who needs a temporary injunction against domestic violence. Attorney Arlene Vellón is a family law attorney who has been helping individuals since 2007. For a good portion of that time, she has represented individuals at hearings before Orange County judges in the domestic violence division of Florida family court. Even while attending law school, Ms. Vellón worked in a battered women’s clinic, assisting victims of domestic violence obtain restraining orders in Central Florida.

Child Custody

Nothing is more important to parents than their children. The unfortunate reality of divorce is that children are unable to spend the same amount of time with both parents as they were before their parents divorced. When representing mothers and fathers in cases involving the custody of children, we strongly encourage parents to put the interests of the children first and to seek a fair custody agreement that protects the best interests of the children. In cases when mutual agreement is not possible, our firm aggressively advocates for the parental rights of the clients we represent. If you are involved in a custody dispute with your spouse, a relative, third party, or the government, we can help. For help with any custody matter, call the Law Office of Arlene Vellón in Orlando, Florida, at 407-385-0870. The Law Office of Arlene Vellón represents men and women throughout Central Florida in all child custody disputes between parents, third parties, and the government. We have extensive experience representing Central Florida clients in:

  • Child custody disputes in a divorce
  • Motions for change of custody
  • Paternity
  • Visitation disputes
  • Third party custody matters
  • Grandparent custody matters
  • Juvenile Dependency Court (cases involving the government)
  • Custody modification orders

If you are seeking an experienced child custody attorney who will aggressively fight to protect your rights to custody and visitation, Attorney Arlene Vellón can help. Ms. Vellón has represented countless clients during her years of legal experience.
Juvenile Dependency Hearings
Child welfare proceedings in Juvenile Dependency Court are different than child custody cases in divorce or paternity proceedings. As an experienced family law attorney and former Senior Attorney with the Department of Children and Families, Attorney Arlene Vellón is knowledgeable about the difference between Chapter 39 (dependency hearings) and Chapter 61 (family law) hearings. If you are involved in a dependency hearing and the government is trying to take custody of your children from you, or you are trying to re-establish custody of your child, our office can help.

Alimony/Spousal Support

Alimony and spousal support determinations are extremely confusing and prone to disagreement. Different factors determine how much a Florida court will order. There are often disputes as to the length of time a spouse should be required to pay these items.

The attorneys at Andrade & Vellón P.A. have represented parties on all sides of these disputes. They understand the reasons why such requirements exist while making certain orders take into account the rights of their clients during alimony and spousal support considerations.

Factors Weighed In Determining Alimony/Spousal Support

When making these determinations, courts look at:

  • The length of the marriage
  • What each spouse has contributed to the household and child care
  • Medical considerations for each spouse
  • The ages of the two spouses
  • Standard of living each spouse was accustomed to during the marriage
  • The future earning potential of both spouses

Fairness in alimony and spousal support decisions is always considered. Nobody wants to see one spouse financially struggling following a divorce while the other spouse has become wealthier through the separation. Courts will order payments from one spouse or the other to make certain both spouses can maintain the same standard of living achieved during the course of the marriage.

Lawyer Arlene M. Vellón is able to help clients understand the alimony and spousal support laws and provide guidance on what to expect from hearings and motions. As an effective litigator, she’s able to tell your side of the story while making certain you are treated fairly.

Alimony And Spousal Support In A Changing World

Times have changed, and it is no longer the case that husbands will be expected to pay their wives alimony. Many men are homemakers whose wives work outside the home. Also, orders for spousal support are now occurring in cases where same-sex couples are seeking divorce. And with an increasing number of immigrants residing in Florida, issues are appearing concerning the immigrant spouses requiring support.

Arlene Vellón’s experience as a family law and immigration attorney provides her a unique perspective on these matters. She understands the complexity of the law and how to offer creative solutions to these problems.

Dissolution Of Marriage

Have you been served with divorce papers, or are you considering filing for divorce? At the Vellón Law Firm of Arlene Vellón in Orlando, Florida, we aggressively protect the financial interests and parental rights of men and women in divorce cases throughout Central Florida including Orange County, Seminole, Volusia, Lake, and Osceola County. With several years of legal experience and valuable knowledge learned as a Guardian Ad Litem and, attorney Arlene Vellón is prepared to handle your case. We offer to schedule a consultation with you so we can discuss how we can help. When handling a divorce, we take into account all of the needs and interests of the men and women we serve, including:

  • Protection of assets
  • Division of marital property and non-marital property
  • Child custody
  • Child support
  • Alimony/spousal support
  • Real Estate, assets, personal property
  • Investments: stocks, bonds, mutual funds
  • Retirement accounts: 401K, IRA, pension plans, profit sharing plans
  • Marital businesses

Attorney Arlene Vellón is known by her clients as a serious no-nonsense attorney who cares about her clients and is aggressive in the protection of their financial security and parental rights. Our firm strives in each case to achieve the best possible results for our clients. Our family law clients depend on us to analyze, negotiate and settle complex Florida divorce matters. We take the time to learn what is most important to you. Through individualized goals and determined resolve, we have been successful in obtaining favorable results for many clients who are going through a divorce. Although she seeks a fast and prudent resolution to each case through mutual agreements between the parties, she is never reluctant to take a case to trial if she believes it is necessary to protect her client’s rights. Ms. Vellón is an experienced litigator of marital and family law matters including divorce (also known as dissolution of marriage), time-sharing and parenting, child support, spousal support (also known as alimony), equitable distribution (also known as the division of marital property and debts), paternity, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, and domestic violence injunctions. Hopefully, through our litigation experience, we will help you resolve your case without having to go to trial. If, however, litigation is proven to be inevitable, we are prepared to vigorously represent and counsel you. Your best interest is always in the forefront and the reason for our strong representation. Whenever children is involved in a divorce, custody or adoption case, Ms. Vellón understands that they are of paramount importance in the lives of parents and that financial security is crucial to anyone going through a divorce. When indispensable, she will also work with accountants, mental health professionals, government agencies and other professionals to best represent your needs in court.