- DivorceWith over 20 years of experience handling complex family law litigation, Attorney Andrew Merlo is the attorney for you and your family. He brings his legal knowledge and experience to your team. When you are fighting for something as important as your home, your children, or your freedom, you shouldn’t fight alone and you don’t have to. His determination and commitment to his clients is unparalleled. He provides personal service every step of the way.
- Child SupportOnce it has been acknowledged that a parent has rights, issues such as a parenting plan, time sharing, child support, health insurance, major life decisions, and other details are then formalized. Your attorney will help you get the most out of your agreement. It is always best to be protected and have someone who is fighting to make sure that you achieve your goals in reaching an agreement that is best for you and your child.
- Child Custody and VisitationWhen you are going through the initial child custody arrangements, it is unlikely that you planned for life’s curveballs that might pop up later. Sometimes a parent needs to relocate for a new job, a promotion, to take care of a sick family member, or an educational opportunity. If you move more than 50 miles away from your child, you will need to modify your current arrangement to accommodate your move. Your attorney will protect your rights as a parent. Nothing is more important to a parent than their child. It’s not a situation that you want to risk by going it alone. You need someone on your team to help you get what you need.
- Adoption
- PaternityThe filing of an initial petition grants the father of the child equal parental rights with the mother of the child. This is the first step in most paternity cases. Signing a birth certificate is not necessary enough to ensure that you as a father have all of the rights that are due to you. Your attorney can help you to take appropriate action to make sure that you obtain rights to your child.
- Premarital Agreement
- Guardianship
- Spousal Support"Mr. Merlo was extremely professional and diligent in representing me during my divorce. Even when I wanted to make rash an emotional "bad decisions" Mr. Merlo demonstrated his keen experience by advising on the obvious outcomes that would affect not only me but my children. Andy is a street smart attorney who cares for his clients and gets the job done. Thank you for knocking down that alimony!!!!" Larry
- Annulment
- Criminal Defense“I endorse this lawyer. He was thoroughly knowledgeable with the procedures and substance of the law. Mr. Merlo is a personable attorney who was very easy to work with.”
- Business DisputesAttorney Andrew Merlo has been representing people just like you in South Florida since 1995 in divorce and family law cases. With over 20 years of experience, he represents individuals in divorce, alimony, child custody and parenting plans, child support, modifications of prior agreements, dependency cases and other areas of family and business law. He is with you every step of the way from your free consultation to resolution. He takes the time to explain to you all aspects of the process and gives you all of your options so you have all of the information to make the best decisions for you in your case.