Family Law Practice Areas
We provide comprehensive legal services for all aspects of family law throughout Palm Beach County and Broward County, including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Deerfield Beach, and surrounding communities.
Divorce
Contested and uncontested divorce representation. Protecting your rights and interests throughout the process.
Learn more →Child Custody & Timesharing
Establishing parenting plans that serve the best interests of your children under Florida's timesharing laws.
Learn more →Child Support
Calculating and enforcing fair child support obligations based on Florida's statutory guidelines.
Learn more →Alimony & Spousal Support
Advocating for fair alimony arrangements including bridge-the-gap, rehabilitative, and durational alimony under Florida's 2023 reform.
Learn more →Equitable Distribution
Fair division of marital assets and liabilities including real estate, retirement accounts, and business interests.
Learn more →Domestic Violence Injunctions
Obtaining and defending against protective orders. Immediate legal intervention for your safety.
Learn more →Modification & Enforcement
Modifying existing court orders when circumstances change. Enforcing compliance with existing agreements.
Learn more →Paternity
Establishing or contesting paternity to protect parental rights, custody, and support obligations.
Learn more →Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
Drafting and reviewing marital agreements that protect your assets and financial interests.
Learn more →Mediation
Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator with 20+ years experience helping families resolve disputes.
Learn more →Dedicated Family Law Advocacy
When your family's future is at stake, you need an attorney who combines deep legal knowledge with genuine compassion for your situation.
25+ Years of Legal Experience
Admitted to the Florida Bar in 2001, Marc Cohen has built a career dedicated exclusively to family law, providing clients throughout Palm Beach County and Broward County with thorough, strategic representation.
Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator
With over 20 years of mediation experience, Marc is certified by the Florida Supreme Court to mediate family law disputes - a credential held by relatively few attorneys in South Florida.
Dual Degree: J.D. & MBA
Marc holds a Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School and an MBA in Quantitative Analysis from St. John's University - giving him unique insight into the financial complexities of equitable distribution and asset division.
Compassionate, Client-Centered Approach
Family law matters are deeply personal. We take the time to listen, understand your priorities, and develop strategies tailored to your family's unique situation - not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Se Habla Español
We proudly serve Florida's diverse community with Spanish-speaking staff available to assist clients who prefer to communicate in Spanish.
Two Convenient Locations
With offices in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach, we are easily accessible to clients throughout Palm Beach County, including Delray Beach, Lake Worth, Wellington, Parkland, and Coral Springs.
What Our Clients Say
"I can't thank Marc and his team enough. Like many going through divorce, I faced one of the most difficult and emotional times of my life. Marc and his team were professional, compassionate, and genuinely cared about what was best for me and my minor children."
"I highly recommend the services of Marc Cohen and his well-informed team. Marc thoroughly explained the establishment of paternity process and executed on everything he said he would. I had no issues ever getting in contact with Marc or his team even outside of traditional hours."
"I used Marc for my divorce. Marc really worked diligently from the very beginning, and he demonstrated compassion and understanding of family law. He was always available to address my needs and concerns. I highly recommend Marc to anyone in need of a skilled attorney."
"Marc started as my attorney and became more of a friend. He saved me so much money by fighting for me in court. I didn't lose half of my retirement. I was so apprehensive because I didn't think I could afford an attorney, but I truly needed one. So grateful for Marc and his staff."
"My experience with Mr. Cohen and his team was nothing but a pleasure. His office is responsive, detailed, great communicators, and helped our custody and time sharing agreement be much smoother. I highly recommend this office if you are in need of legal representation in the area of family law."
"Marc and his office staff are always responsive to my needs and any questions I may have. They explained everything to me that I couldn't wrap my mind around, and I have always felt that I'm in good hands with them."
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to some of the most common questions about family law in Florida. View all FAQs →
In Florida, an uncontested divorce can be finalized in as little as 4–6 weeks from the date of filing. Contested divorces involving disputes over assets, custody, or alimony may take 6 months to over a year. Florida has a mandatory 20-day waiting period after filing before a divorce can be finalized. The timeline depends on the complexity of your case, whether mediation is successful, and the court's schedule in Palm Beach County.
Florida courts determine timesharing based on the best interests of the child, considering factors such as each parent's capacity to provide a stable environment, the child's relationship with each parent, the willingness of each parent to encourage a close relationship with the other parent, and the child's physical and emotional needs. Florida law favors shared parental responsibility in most cases.
Equitable distribution is how Florida courts divide marital assets and liabilities during a divorce. Unlike community property states, Florida does not automatically split everything 50/50. Instead, the court considers factors including the duration of the marriage, each spouse's economic circumstances, contributions to the marriage (including homemaking), and any intentional dissipation of marital assets. The goal is a fair - not necessarily equal - division.
Serving South Florida
Marc M. Cohen, P.A. serves clients throughout Palm Beach County and Broward County from our offices in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach.