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A first consult is a focused planning session. You’ll share the basics (family, finances, goals), ask questions, and get simple next steps. The attorney will flag risks, outline options, and explain how the Florida process works. Think of it as turning stress into a short, clear checklist you can follow with confidence, then moving toward a plan grounded in your reality.
Bring enough to sketch your household’s “money map” and daily life. If you don’t have everything, that’s okay—estimates and screenshots help. The goal is a clear snapshot so your plan is realistic from day one, and so follow-up homework is simple and doable.
Context matters as much as numbers. Daily schedules, caregiving history, and any safety or relocation concerns shape the plan. Brief, specific facts help your attorney suggest a parenting schedule and next steps that fit your real life, not a one-size-fits-all template. You’ll likely discuss weekly routines using the basics of parental responsibility and timesharing.
You’ll walk through a short agenda: today’s concerns, what matters most, what the process looks like, and a first-draft plan. Expect plain-English explanations and a quick reality check on time, cost, and paperwork. You’ll also hear how Florida handles parenting plans and time-sharing so expectations are grounded before you start filing.
Most first consults take about an hour. Fees vary by firm and case complexity, and many clients schedule a short follow-up once they’ve gathered documents. If cost is a worry, ask about limited-scope help that focuses on the key items (agreements, budgets, parenting plan language) so you get quality control without overspending.
You’ll leave with a clear plan: which path to try first, the documents to collect, a draft timeline, and a list of decisions to make. You should also know whether uncontested divorce could work, or if a brief round of divorce mediation in Florida can settle the toughest issues quickly while keeping privacy.
Don’t wait. Bring estimates and screenshots, then fill gaps with a quick homework list. Start with income, major debts, and housing costs—those drive most early decisions. If you can’t access accounts, say so; your attorney can suggest safe, lawful ways to request records while you gather what’s needed.
Your choice depends on how close you are to agreement and how much privacy and speed you want. If you can settle most issues, uncontested divorce is the simplest path. If you prefer a team approach with a settlement-only framework, collaborative divorce helps. If one or two items are stuck, divorce mediation in Florida often unlocks a deal fast.
(For a broad primer on filings, forms, and basic timelines, see divorce in Florida.)
Your first hour can calm the next six months
If you’re feeling pulled in every direction, start small: list your top three priorities, gather two pay stubs and one mortgage or lease statement, and sketch a weekly parenting routine. Then book your first consult with Ostrovsky Law. We’ll turn your list into a simple, step-by-step plan and a timeline you can actually follow.
How should I organize my papers for the consult?
Group them by income, housing, accounts, debts, insurance, and kids’ schedules. A few labeled folders—or a single PDF per group—is enough. Start with what you have now; we’ll build a short list to collect the rest.
Will the attorney tell me which path to choose?
You’ll hear clear options and trade-offs, then choose the path that fits your priorities, budget, and timeline. If you’re close to agreement, uncontested divorce may be fastest; if a couple of issues are stuck, divorce mediation in Florida can help you finish.
Do I need to bring my spouse?
No. A first consult is usually one-on-one. If a joint meeting makes sense later—such as a mediation prep session—you’ll get guidance on when and how to set it up.
Can I start without telling my spouse?
You can learn your options privately and plan safe next steps. You’ll also hear how notices and timelines work so you can choose the right moment to move forward. For forms and foundations, see divorce in Florida.
What if I’m worried about time with the kids?
Bring your weekly schedule and ideas for handoffs, holidays, and school breaks. You’ll get a practical structure and language you can use to propose a plan, built on the basics of parental responsibility and timesharing.
You don’t need every document to start. Bring the basics, bring your questions, and bring a short list of goals. Ostrovsky Law will explain your options in plain English, map a timeline, and give you the first three steps to move forward—calmly and clearly. Contact today!
Danielle M. Ostrovsky is the founding partner of Ostrovsky Law, a boutique firm practicing exclusively in marital and family law across Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade Counties. Admitted to The Florida Bar in 2014, she handles divorce, alimony, timesharing, paternity, equitable distribution, and high-net-worth asset division — pairing aggressive courtroom advocacy with an empathetic, client-first approach. She has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star every year since 2018.
