Law Office of Madelin Diaz, P.A.

Products And Services

• Wills and Trusts

  Wills and trusts ensure that proper care will be given to your assets and property when you are incapacitated and unable to manage your own affairs, or after you pass away. Even within the category of wills and trusts, there are many options for you to consider. The law firm of Schweitzer-Ramras & Diaz, P.A., has helped many of Florida people make these critical decisions and create valid estate planning documents that lead to peace of mind.

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• Real Estate Law

  Purchasing real estate is a significant investment, and it’s ideal to ensure that all details upon signing contracts are consistent with the agreed upon terms. We at Schweitzer-Ramras & Diaz, P.A. want to walk you through the steps to finalizing your investment. To guarantee that you’re entering into an agreement you want, trust Schweitzer-Ramras & Diaz, P.A. For over ten years, Madelin Diaz’s legal expertise and attention to detail has earned the reputation as the real estate lawyer trusted by residents. Your property transaction is in good heads. Leave the fine print to Schweitzer-Ramras & Diaz, P.A. In addition to our contract services, Schweitzer-Ramras & Diaz, P.A. specializes in: Transfer of Title and Ownership Title Dispute Representation Buying and Selling Property Facilitating Your Real Estate Transactions Transfer of Title and Ownership As a dedicated real estate contract lawyer, Madelin Diaz applies years of experience to see that your real estate negotiation runs as smoothly as possible. Contact Schweitzer Ramras & Diaz, P.A. to retain the services of our real estate contract lawyers. We serve clients in the Ave Maria, Naples, and South Florida.

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• Pre-Nuptial Agreements, Post Marital Agreements and Post Judgment Matters

  Agreements between people take many shapes and forms, from non-verbal to written in stone. However, there are situations that arise after an agreement is made that require changes. Even when there is a court-ordered decision, the parties to that decision may wish to modify that order. Attorney Madelin Diaz at Schweitzer-Ramras & Diaz, P.A., South Florida, can help you with all types of agreements, including prenuptial agreements, post-marital agreements, and post-judgment matters. People often need detailed clarification of issues, as is seen in pre-nuptial agreements. The parties involved in these agreements want to be extremely specific about certain matters, and putting their agreements into a formal legal document offers an excellent solution. Attorney Madelin Diaz has helped many people iron out agreements, make later changes to those agreements and modify court orders.

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• Military Divorce

  When one or both spouses are in the military, divorce is a bit more complex than for civilians. There are different rules on where to file, how to calculate spousal support, how to determine child custody and the handling of health insurance and pensions. Turn to Schweitzer-Ramras & Diaz for help in a military divorce. They’re experienced in military divorce and can help guide you through its process. In most cases, the divorce must be filed in the state where the military spouse is a resident or domiciled. Although spousal and child support are controlled by individual states, there are sanctions for enforcing support orders and modifying support agreements. Child custody is always a challenge due to unexpected deployment and frequent moves. Attorney Madelin Diaz is the South Florida military divorce attorney who can help you manage these challenges. Due to this, it’s practical to develop alternate parenting plans for different possibilities. For example, if a service member is at a base that’s close to the children’s home, a plan can be in place that’s consistent with expected free time for that parent.

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• LGTB Divorce Lawyer

  Madelin Diaz serves as a Florida divorce lawyer for LGBT couples. On January 5th, 2015, the temporary stay on issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples in the state of Florida was lifted. In the August prior, Florida ruled that the same-sex marriage ban was unconstitutional. This action made Florida the 36th state to legalize gay marriage. Consequently, same-sex divorce was also legalized due to the institution of marriage between same-sex partners was finally acknowledged. Our LGTB Divorce Lawyer Ms. Diaz can help if any of the following circumstances apply to you: You were married in another state and want to obtain a same-sex divorce in Florida You were married in Florida and need to obtain a separation, divorce, or annulment in Florida You reside in the state of Florida and were served divorce papers You were married in Florida or another state and need help with child custody, alimony, or other family law issues related to divorce or separation.

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• Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator

  Ms. Diaz is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator. She believes that mediation is a simple, low-stress alternative to the litigation process. Attorneys utilize this alternative dispute resolution process with increased frequency due to its humane way of resolving issues as well as serving as a less antagonistic and stressful procedure than litigation. Mediation is a process that involves the assistance of a neutral third party called a mediator. In many cases, this mediator is a family law litigator or another legal professional who meets with both parties and their lawyers. They also may meet with just the parties without accompanying legal representation. The goal of the mediator is helping the parties reach a resolution to their case. During the mediation process, the case’s settlement remains in the hands of the two parties. A mediator does not provide legal advice and is not allowed to make any of the decisions.

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• Family Law and Divorce

  Schweitzer-Ramras & Diaz, P.A. is a Miami Lakes, Florida, law firm that exclusively practices family law. The firm serves clients in South Florida, including Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe counties. Attorney Madelin Diaz is the managing partner of the firm and is an experienced family law attorney who has helped many clients resolve their family law-related disputes. She is an aggressive advocate who provides compassionate counsel and high-quality, personalized legal advice to each of her clients. At Schweitzer-Ramras & Diaz, Attorney Madelin Diaz is committed to providing high-quality legal advice to each of her family law clients. As an experienced family law attorney, she knows that family law disputes can be among the most difficult for clients. These high-stakes cases are often contentious and stressful; however, she provides the legal counsel our clients need to resolve their family law disputes equitably, swiftly, and cost-effectively. She provides her clients with personalized legal counsel that is tailored to meet their needs, and work closely with each client to help them achieve their goals. Attorney Madelin Diaz, at Schweitzer-Ramras & Diaz P.A., provides a full range of family law services, including: Divorces Child support and custody Prenuptial agreements Postmarital agreement Post-judgment matters Wills and trusts This Miami divorce attorney has successfully handled countless dissolution proceedings for her clients. She provides skilled legal advice to help clients protect their assets and their legal rights. She strives to form personal relationships with each of our clients and provide the personalized legal advice they need to resolve their case. In addition to divorce counsel, she provides a wide variety of other family law services. Attorney Madelin Diaz has helped her clients provide for their families and protect their future through wills, trusts, and other estate planning mechanisms.

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• Domestic Violence

  Domestic violence generally entails any mental abuse or physically violent acts against a party by someone in the person’s home or by someone with whom an ongoing social relationship or family relationship is shared. Domestic violence is a criminal act with a variety of repercussions for the inflicting person. If you’re a victim of domestic violence or accused of domestic violence, seek help from the Law Firm of Schweitzer-Ramras & Diaz. This firm practices family law and has an experienced domestic violence attorney.

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• Collaborative Divorce Lawyer

  Settle Your Divorce Amicably While Saving Time & Money Collaborative law is quicker, as well as more cost-effective, and results in a completely personalized and unique agreement concerning all aspects of a divorce. Instead of viewing marriage as a way to “get back” at the spouse who inflicted harm or betrayal upon the other, this type of divorce poses an amicable, tailor-made solution that often proves beneficial for both parties. This collaborative option provides many benefits, including: Confidentiality – Collaborative divorce takes place in a private setting rather than in a courtroom. This enables you and your spouse to focus on arriving at a mutually beneficial settlement. Family Focused – Collaborative divorce is the preferred method by many parents because it allows them to decide on sensitive issues such as parenting time as opposed to leaving this up to a judge. Staying out of court additionally means the process is normally less contentious, protecting the children emotionally. Tailored to your Situation – Dissimilar to the rigidity of traditional courtroom divorce, the collaborative method allows both parties to work together and find a solution that is fitting for their unique, individual situation. Flexible Schedule – Collaborative divorce operates on your schedule rather than the court’s schedule. Cost-Effective – Avoiding litigation altogether means avoiding its accompanying costs. This furthermore makes collaborative divorce a cost-conscious option. Beginning the Collaborative Process At the beginning of the entire collaborative divorce process, you and your spouse, in addition to your concomitant attorneys all agree to work together to reach a decision. In the event that the parties cannot reach an agreement, both lawyers agree that they will withdraw from the case as it doesn’t benefit either lawyer if the case must go to trial. It is in everyone’s best interest that the involved parties reach a resolution. Your attorney will advise you on the best course of action during the collaborative divorce process. Avoid Litigation Choosing collaborative divorce means that you choose to get divorced without litigation and also that you want to settle your issues outside of the courtroom. Deciding to avoid litigation offers you more control over the outcome of your case since you and your spouse agree to work together towards reaching your divorce terms alternative to letting a judge decide. Avoiding divorce litigation means that: You can achieve your divorce through a series of meetings or conferences between you and your spouse in addition to your accompanying attorneys. You and your spouse disclose information (the discovery stage) voluntarily and right at the outset. A judge will not decide the outcome unless you and your spouse cannot come to terms, forcing the case to go to court Mediators, experts, and other professionals who are sometimes utilized during divorces can also be brought into this collaborative process. However, this depends on you and your spouse’s unique circumstances. Every issue and possible decision that you need to collaboratively make concerning child custody, alimony, child support, property division, and all other divorce-related matters will be made with the help of your attorney and cooperatively with the other side. This type of divorce will result in you and your spouse making decisions about all of the above-mentioned subjects. No judge will determine anything based off of insufficient information in the collaborative divorce process. Attorney Madelin Diaz can work with you, as well as your spouse to determine the best possible course of action regarding your divorce. No one knows your marriage and specific circumstances better than you.

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• Child Support and Custody

  Issues about child support & custody can be very emotional and upsetting. When parents get divorced or separated, critical child care decisions must be made that uphold the best interests of their children. Sometimes parents try to use children as pawns or weapons against the other parent; in these cases, it is in your best interest to have an experienced family law attorney to help you navigate these difficult situations.

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