Divorce Lawyer in Orange County, Florida
Focusing on the Best Interests of Your Children
If you are considering filing for divorce or are already a party to a divorce proceeding, you want an attorney who knows and understands the law, one who has successfully helped others in similar circumstances.
From his office in downtown Orlando, attorney Charles E. Hughes brings experienced, professional and affordable counsel to men and women throughout central Florida who are involved in or considering divorce. He recognizes that every divorce is unique and listens carefully to your concerns so that he can identify solutions that meet your objectives. When you hire him to handle your divorce, you always work directly with him, never with a secretary or a paralegal.
To set up a free initial consultation, contact attorney Hughes online or call his office at 407-704-6953 to set up an appointment.
Protecting Your Rights in a Divorce
Attorney Hughes works closely with individuals at all stages of a divorce, from the initial filing and determination of temporary orders of custody, visitation and support to post-judgment requests for modification or enforcement of existing divorce decrees. He handles all matters related to a contested or uncontested divorce, including:
- Child Custody and Visitation. Now known as parental responsibility and time sharing - Attorney Hughes will help you create a time sharing schedule that takes into consideration the schedules and extracurricular activities of the parents and child(ren) to find a workable solution that is in the best interest of the child(ren).
- Child Support. Either temporary support issues or those support matters of a more permanent nature - attorney Hughes can calculate the child support guideline worksheet that takes into consideration all relevant income and all credit for all monies already being paid for the needs of the child(ren).
- Alimony or Spousal Support. Unlike child support which is based on a set of guidelines - spousal support is determined by a variety of factors to determine if support should be awarded at all and if so, for how long and in what amount. Attorney Hughes is well versed in the current statutory and case law and is capable of advising how a court will deal with the facts of your case.
- Equitable Division of Property. As a former robbery / homicide detective - attorney Hughes is capable of conducting a proper investigation into the identification and location of all marital assets. Creating an effective distribution plan of those assets strengthens your position in any mediation or trial of these issues.
- Paternity Actions. For those men who are asserting their paternal rights and wish to participate actively in the lives of their child(ren), attorney Hughes can help you with proper representation in paternity actions, whether you know if you are the father or not. For those women who are seeking the determination of paternity in an effort to make the father support their child(ren), attorney Hughes can help you with aggressive representation that will protect your special interest.
- Domestic Violence. When there are concerns about domestic abuse or assault, he can help you get a temporary restraining or protective order.
- Emergency Orders. If your spouse has left you without the resources to meet your day-to-day needs or take care of your minor children, attorney Hughes can help you get an emergency order for support.
When you hire attorney Hughes to represent you in a divorce proceeding, he will take the time to learn your motivations and objectives and to carefully explain how the divorce process works.
Contact the Firm
Contact attorney Hughes online or call him at 407-704-6953 to set up a free initial consultation. He is available to meet with you from 9 am until 5 pm, Monday through Friday. Saturday appointments are available upon request. The firm is located in downtown Orlando, across from Lake Eola park. Visa and MasterCard are accepted.