Services Available

Family Law

From prenuptial agreements to modification of existing support and alimony awards, the firm handles all aspects of family law including paternity, divorce, child support, alimony, domestic violence injunctions (restraining orders), modification and enforcement of child support and alimony awards, time sharing, visitation and custody of children, and relocation.

We understand that each client's family law problem, whether it is divorce, child custody or any other family matter, is different. Regardless of the differences, it is never an easy road to travel. With the firm's companionate and caring approach, we educate you about the legal, financial and emotional aspects of your issues in an attempt to ease the associated stress. Although it is always preferable to resolve family law problems by settlement, Ms Vova is a tough advocate when the situation calls for it.

Ms. Vova is also a member of the Collaborative Family Lawyers of South Florida, Inc. Collaborative Lawyers are committed to resolving all family law matters without litigation. To find out more about this innovative area of the law go to   www.collaborativefamilylawfl.com


Business Law and Services

The firm furnishes general business representation to small and medium-size companies including expediting the formation of corporations and related matters, drafting and negotiating employment and non-compete agreements, purchases and sales of business assets, and stock and shareholder agreements. We also draft contracts for services and supplies provided by our clients as well as review and negotiate contracts for our clients in the purchase of services and products.

When a client encounters a transaction with tax implications, we have well established relationships with CPA and tax attorneys who work with us in developing the best overall strategies for the situation.

Commercial Litigation

Although litigation is generally a last resource, it is also often a necessary safeguard to protect our clients' rights. As a pro-active firm, a comprehensive strategy meeting between the client and the firm first explores options, alternatives and possible outcomes, always mindful of achieving the best, most cost-effective outcome. We actively involve the client in all steps of the process, which ensures that you are kept up to date of all developments in the case. The results of hearings are usually communicated to the client immediately after leaving the courtroom. Cases where clients most frequently call on us for assistance in this area include suits over breaches of contract, landlord-tenant disputes, including evictions, foreclosures, real property disputes and collection matters.

Construction Litigation

The firm is well-versed in representing developers, bonding companies, contractors and subcontractors in all aspects of construction litigation including lien foreclosure, allegations of failure to complete obligations, delay damages, defective construction and allocation of responsibility. We have been instrumental in aiding our clients in developing and implementing systems to ensure compliance with all aspect of the construction lien law, from notices to owners to final contractor's affidavits, so that in the event a lien foreclosure is warranted our clients have complied with all necessary preliminary steps.

Guardianship

When faced with providing for the care of a loved one who is mentally or physically challenged and who is unable to handle his or her own finances or care, or in cases where a minor child has recovered, either as a result of a lawsuit, settlement or inheritance, a sum over $15,000, a guardianship is often necessary. The firm is able to assist the client with expediting the establishment of an emergency, temporary guardianship in a crisis, to assisting with the preparation of the annual guardianship report and accounting required by state law. As within our family law practice, we understand that often when a guardianship is necessary, the family needs to focus on the individual involved and not be burdened with the requirements of the legal system. Our hands-on approach and our care and concern helps eliminate the burden of paperwork and helps you concentrate on the immediate needs of your loved one. The firm can also counsel families and individuals on potential, less costly and less burdensome alternatives to a guardianship before the need arises.

Mediation

Over the past ten years, a growing trend has developed to provide alternatives to litigation. This is nowhere more prevalent than in the family court system, where courts realize that providing effective and efficient alternatives to a trial not only saves the parties money, but also helps the parties chart their own destiny and develop a settlement that satisfies both sides.


In keeping with the firm’s philosophy that, if possible, resolution of a matter through a well thought out settlement is preferable to a lengthy and costly litigation process, Cindy Vova became a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator in 1997. As a mediator in family law matters, Ms. Vova represents neither party as an attorney. Rather, with the aid of the parties' attorneys, or, in certain instances, solely with the parties themselves, Ms. Vova acts to facilitate a settlement where both parties can end their disputes. Particularly when children are involved, mediation can provide a more amicable resolution that will allow the parents, even though they are no longer together, to work together toward the best interests of their children.