Orlando Divorce Attorney

An Easier Way

To Divorce

Most people begin divorce hoping it will stay simple. Sometimes it does. But even a divorce that starts calmly can become more complicated once parenting, property, closely held businesses, investments, generational wealth, alimony, child support, or strong emotions enter the conversation.

Leap Frog Divorce helps Orlando and Central Florida clients get oriented before the process starts moving too fast. We help you understand what may be ahead, prepare for the decisions that matter, and choose a path that protects your future without adding unnecessary conflict.

Our firm focuses only on divorce and family law. That means your case is handled by a team that understands Florida divorce law, Orange County courts, and the practical choices that can shape your life long after the divorce is final.

A Smarter Way Through Divorce

Not every case needs to become a fight. We help you explore resolution where possible—and prepare you when it’s not.

What Leap Frog Divorce Wants You To Know About Divorce Lawyers

A good lawyer helps you understand what’s coming.

Divorce is rarely just one decision. Parenting, property, closely held businesses, investments, generational wealth, support, housing, and long-term finances can all affect one another. Your lawyer should help you see those connections and strategize before you make choices that are difficult to change later.

The process should fit the problem.

Some divorces are successful with calm negotiation. Others need mediation, collaboration, or careful court preparation. The right approach depends on the people involved, the issues on the table, and a solid strategy about how to move the case forward.

Trust matters more than pressure.

Divorce can be a longer working relationship than people expect. You should feel comfortable asking questions, sharing sensitive details, and trusting that your lawyer’s communication style, judgment, and philosophy matches both your goals and current needs. It’s important to have a lawyer that understands you so that you feel supported throughout the process.

Is Leap Frog Divorce Right For You?

A divorce can start with one concern and quickly open the door to others. You may begin with a question about filing in Orlando, then realize you also need to think through parenting time, alimony, the marital home, closely held businesses, investments, or retirement accounts.

Leap Frog Divorce helps Orlando and Central Florida clients sort through those issues with a solid strategy, a clear legal plan, and a team that knows how the pieces connect. That guidance includes both the legal issues and the practical questions that often come with divorce, including where you will live, how parenting routines may change, and how financial decisions made now may affect your future.

Our firm is built to serve a range of divorce situations. Leap Frog Divorce may be a good fit if:

You are thinking about filing for divorce in Orlando and want to understand your options first
Your spouse has already filed and you need a clear plan for how to respond
You want to avoid unnecessary conflict without leaving yourself unprotected
You have children and want decisions centered on their stability
You need help sorting through the home, debt, retirement accounts, support, or shared property
You are worried emotions or pressure could lead to choices you may regret later
You are unsure whether your spouse will cooperate, stay consistent, or negotiate fairly
You want steady guidance, but you also want a team prepared for court if the case requires it
You want a divorce-focused legal team that can strategize and help you move through negotiation, mediation, collaboration, or litigation

What To Know

Divorce In Orlando

Every Orlando divorce follows Florida’s basic legal framework. Whether your case is filed in Orange County or another Florida county connected to your marriage, knowing the rules before you file can help you understand what decisions are ahead and where legal guidance may be useful.

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A Clearer Way Through Divorce

Divorce can make ordinary life feel unfamiliar very quickly. You may be trying to make legal decisions while also thinking about where you’ll live, how your children will adjust, what happens to shared accounts or businesses, or what your future will look like a year from now.

A better process does not mean pretending everything will be easy. It means building enough structure around the divorce that you can respond thoughtfully when emotions rise, financial questions get complicated, or your spouse does something unexpected.

With the right legal guidance and strategy, many Orlando divorces can be resolved without long courtroom battles. When settlement is possible, it can give you more privacy, more flexibility, and more room to build an agreement around what your family actually needs.

What clients typically walk away with:

A clear plan for housing, parenting time, and shared decision-making
A fair division of marital assets and debts under Florida’s equitable distribution law
An alimony structure, if applicable, that fits both spouses’ real financial picture
A child support order based on accurate income and time-sharing numbers
A realistic sense of timeline, cost, and next steps
A foundation to move into the next chapter of life with confidence

Key Divorce Issues

The Decisions That Shape an Orlando Divorce

A Divorce-Focused Legal Team

Divorce pulls several parts of life into the same conversation: your home, your children, your income, your retirement, your business, investments, generational wealth, and the future you’re trying to protect. Missing one detail can affect the others.

Because Leap Frog Divorce focuses on divorce and family law, our team has experience in looking at those issues together. We know how financial disclosure and analysis, business valuations, parenting plans, settlement terms, and court deadlines can shape the outcome of a case.

You also need guidance that accounts for the human side of divorce. Grief, anger, fear, denial, resentment, bitterness, relief, and pressure can all show up during the process. Those emotions are real, but they should not be the only things driving decisions about your next chapter.

Trying to handle an Orlando divorce alone, or relying only on self-help family law forms, can leave critical gaps you may not notice until later. A focused, strategic, legal team helps you understand the full picture before you sign, agree, move out, change finances, or respond under pressure.

How It Works

The Florida Divorce Process, Step By Step

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Starting the Process

While filing a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage is the first formal step toward ending your marriage in Florida, there are several steps that spouses can (and generally should) take to prepare. An experienced Orlando divorce lawyer at our firm can guide you through these steps, including:

1. Gathering Your Records

Making informed decisions throughout the divorce process is critical. Start by making sure you have all the information you need. With this in mind, a good way to start is by gathering copies of your important records. This includes your tax records, bank account records, investment and retirement account records, and loan documents, among others.

2. Identifying Your Separate and Marital Assets

Marital assets are typically divided pursuant to Florida’s equitable distribution rules. However, separate assets will generally be yours to keep (and your spouse’s separate assets will be his or hers to keep as well). Once you have a complete list of your assets, our lawyers can assist with determining which of your assets are (and aren’t) on the table.

3. Identifying Your Separate and Marital Debts

Debts are handled similarly to assets during the divorce process. As a result, it’s important to have a comprehensive list of your separate and marital debts as well. While debts incurred prior to the date of marriage are typically separate (and not subject to division), there are exceptions—and you will need to ensure that you are making informed decisions based on your specific circumstances.

4. Prioritizing Your Wants and Needs

Neither spouse gets everything in a divorce. Navigating the divorce process inherently involves compromise, so it’s important to prioritize your wants and needs. By thinking about your priorities in advance, you can feel confident that you are making the right choices for yourself and your children when the time comes.

5. Thinking About Post-Divorce Parenting

If you have minor children from your marriage, you will need to develop a comprehensive parenting plan during the divorce process. While divorcing parents have significant flexibility to develop a post-divorce parenting plan that meets their needs, Florida law requires all parenting plans to prioritize the best interests of the children involved. Our lawyers can help you apply Florida’s “best interests” factors within the context of your divorce.

6. Considering Your Options and Building a Plan

As discussed above, you have several options for ending your marriage. Negotiation, mediation, collaboration, and litigation can all be viable options, depending on the circumstances. Before you get started, carefully consider your options and choose the path that makes the most sense for you.

What If Your Divorce Gets More Complicated?

A divorce can change direction. A spouse who seemed cooperative may become harder to work with. A financial question may lead to more records. A parenting conversation may become more emotional than expected.

That does not mean the case has failed. It means the strategy needs to match what is actually happening.

When cooperation is still possible, we can help you work through negotiation, mediation, or the collaborative process. Those options can create structure without turning every disagreement into a courtroom fight.

When stronger action is needed, we adjust. That may mean requesting additional financial information, involving a forensic accountant, vocational expert, or business valuation expert, consulting a child specialist, or asking the court to step in.

The point is not to escalate the divorce for its own sake. It’s to stay steady, protect what matters, and respond with the right level of strategy when the facts change.

What to Expect if Your Divorce Goes to Court

Most divorces do not end up in court. But if your divorce does end up in court, it’s important to know what to expect during the litigation process.

In Orange County and Osceola County, mediation is mandatory before trial (with only limited exceptions). Even in highly contentious scenarios, mediation can be an effective tool for helping divorcing spouses come to terms; and, when you choose to work with an Orlando divorce lawyer at Leap Frog Divorce, your lawyer will help you target a favorable resolution as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.

3 Key Florida Laws All Divorcing
Spouses Should Know

When you are going through a divorce, you can (and should) rely on your lawyer to ensure that you are making informed decisions that comply with Florida law. That said, it helps to have at least a basic understanding of the core legal principles that apply. With this in mind, here are three key Florida laws that all divorcing spouses should know:

Florida’s Equitable Distribution Law

Florida’s equitable distribution law governs how spouses’ marital assets are divided during the divorce process. The law doesn’t require a 50-50 split, and one spouse may be entitled to a larger portion of the marital estate for various reasons.

The law lists several factors that may warrant an unequal distribution of marital property. Our lawyers can help you understand how these factors apply to your circumstances and pursue an appropriate division while prioritizing the assets that matter most to you.

Florida’s “Best Interests” Factors for Child Custody

Divorcing parents are required to apply Florida’s “best interests” factors when developing a post-divorce parenting plan. These are the same factors that judges consider when addressing child custody matters in court. While different factors will be more or less relevant in different circumstances, parents negotiating the terms of their divorce must ensure they give due consideration to all the factors a judge will consider when deciding whether to approve their proposed parenting plan.

Florida’s Alimony Reform Law

Florida enacted an alimony reform law in 2023 that eliminated permanent alimony while establishing durational alimony as the primary option for long-term spousal support. As its name suggests, durational alimony is awarded for a fixed period of time; under Florida law, the amount of alimony that can be awarded is capped based on the length of the couple’s marriage. Various forms of short-term alimony (including rehabilitative alimony and “bridge-the-gap” alimony) are also available, depending on spouses’ unique needs.

A Different Kind of Divorce Firm

At Leap Frog Divorce, we have one singular focus: family law and divorce. No criminal cases, no personal injury, no immigration, no real estate closings on the side. Every attorney on our team is focused on helping people through divorce and divorce-related matters in Orlando and across Central Florida.

Our approach rests on three ideas:

Your Life, Your Divorce

We start by listening. Before we talk strategy, we want to understand what your life looks like now, what feels uncertain, and what kind of outcome would actually work for you and your family.

On Your Side At Every Step

Divorce has a lot of moving parts: filing, strategizing, planning, financial disclosure, parenting decisions, negotiation, mediation, and sometimes court. We build a plan around your priorities and stay there through filing, financial disclosure, negotiation, and resolution. You always know what’s happening and what comes next.

The Next Chapter, Sooner

Our goal is to help you move into the next phase of your life with stability and confidence. That means resolving things efficiently, protecting your finances, keeping your children’s needs at the center, and preparing for stronger action when your situation requires it.

We also offer multiple paths, including collaborative divorce, mediation, uncontested and simplified divorce, and litigation when it’s needed. You shouldn’t be forced into a one-size-fits-all approach.

We understand that cost is an important factor for most spouses, and we are sensitive to the financial impacts of going through a divorce. With this in mind, we’re happy to discuss our fee structure with you during your initial consultation. We can walk you through your options for reducing the costs of your divorce as well.

Testimonials

Legal Excellence Through Client Experiences.

Our clients’ words reflect what matters most to us: clarity, trust, and guidance through one of life’s hardest transitions.

John Needle in a Haystack

Finding the right law firm, the right attorney, can be like finding a needle in a haystack. I found that needle in the haystack with Leapfrog Divorce Law Firm. From their paralegal (Kolby) to my attorney (Banda) I could not have been blessed more by God. The Leap Frog team were always Johnny on the spot for me whenever I needed them.

Jeremy Clear Guidance

From the first moment I talked with AJ, I was given a clear outline of the process, my options, and the costs. Every step of the way, the team was there for me. I worked closely with April on the paperwork. They answered questions quickly, put my mind at ease during a very difficult time, and helped me reach a fair settlement. Thank you.

Alisa Professional and Caring

A.J. Grossman III handled a post-divorce matter for me, and he was kind, thoughtful, and responsive. His professional and caring demeanor provided support and expert guidance. His fee was very fair, and he resolved the matter quickly and efficiently, exactly as I requested. I highly recommend his family law services to anyone in need.

Charlotte Exactly What I Needed

Mr. Grossman was exactly what I wanted and needed in an attorney. He was proficient, professional, and fought for me and what was right. He and his team were always there when I needed them. I would refer him to any family member or friend without question. Awesome job. Thanks again and blessings to you and your circle of love always.

Monica A Lawyer Who Truly Cares

A.J.’s expertise and professionalism are top notch. I appreciated the time and effort he put into my case and my needs. I can’t thank him enough for his empathy, the confidence he gave me, and for listening to everything I shared. He made me feel validated and never made my problems feel minute. An actual lawyer who truly cares.

Kim Kindness and Compassion

A.J. Grossman III and April Phillips were both wonderful during a time of stress and uncertainty. They always treated me with kindness, compassion, and professionalism. I can’t thank them enough for taking my case and providing exceptional legal service and support. I would recommend Leap Frog Divorce to anyone. Outstanding professionals.

Norman Very Pleased With the Outcome

AJ was great to work with. I was nervous about divorce and concerned about reaching an equitable custody arrangement. AJ answered my questions, explained the law, eased my concerns, helped move the divorce along quickly, and made sure the mediated agreement included the things that were important to me. I was very pleased with the outcome.

Jeff Straight A’s Across the Board

Leap Frog gets straight A’s across the board. I worked primarily with April, Attorney A.J. Grossman III’s long-time paralegal. She is exceptionally knowledgeable, experienced, detail oriented, and always carried through with everything she said she would do, while keeping to a very tight timetable during a stressful divorce process.

Our Team

Meet Your Leap Frog Divorce Team

A.J. Grossman III

Attorney at Law • Certified Family Mediator

Kiki Grossman

Lead Conflict Resolution Specialist • Attorney at Law

Banda Nadeau

Attorney at Law • Certified Family Mediator

April Phillips

Litigation & Trial Paralegal • Certified Guardian Ad Litem

Brett Castro

FRP, Discovery Specialist

Brianna Hendricks

Legal Assistant

Frequently Asked Questions
About Divorce In Orlando

How long does a divorce take in Florida?

It depends on the path. A simplified or uncontested divorce can be finalized in a few weeks to a few months. Most collaborative divorces finish in less than 12 months. Contested cases that go to trial often take a year or more, sometimes two.

Do I have to prove my spouse did something wrong?

No. Florida is a no-fault divorce state, which means you don’t have to prove cheating, abandonment, or other misconduct to get divorced. You only need to state that the marriage is irretrievably broken.

Can I file for divorce if my spouse doesn't agree?

Yes. Neither spouse needs permission from the other to file for divorce. Your spouse cannot block the divorce simply by refusing to participate. Your spouse does have the right to respond and participate in decisions about property, support, parenting, and other issues.

Where do I file for divorce in Orlando?

Divorce cases are generally filed in the county where the spouses last lived together as a married couple with the intent to remain married, though venue can depend on the facts of the case. If your divorce is connected to Orlando or Central Florida, an attorney can help you understand where filing may be appropriate.

How is property divided in a Florida divorce?

Florida uses equitable distribution. Courts begin with the premise that marital assets and debts should be split equally, unless there’s a justifiable reason to divide them differently. Non-marital property generally stays with the original owner.

How is child support calculated in Florida?

Florida child support is based on a statutory formula that considers each parent’s income, the time-sharing schedule, health insurance costs, childcare expenses, and other required factors.

How much does a divorce cost in Orlando?

The cost depends on the issues involved, how much the spouses agree on, whether experts are needed, and whether the case requires litigation. A more cooperative case may cost less than a highly contested one, but no attorney can quote a reliable total without understanding the facts.

Can I use AI for my divorce?

AI can be a helpful place to organize your thoughts or prepare questions, but relying on open-source tools for legal guidance can create real risk. The answer may be wrong, incomplete, or based on law that does not apply to your Florida divorce, and sharing private case details may raise confidentiality or privilege concerns.

How do I choose the right divorce lawyer in Orlando?

Start by looking for a lawyer who focuses on divorce and family law, understands Florida divorce issues, and has an approach that fits your goals. Divorce lawyers have different philosophies, communication styles, and ways of handling conflict, so the right lawyer for one person may not be the right lawyer for another. You should feel comfortable asking questions, discussing sensitive details, and trusting their guidance throughout the process.

Take the First Leap Forward

Talk To An Orlando Divorce Lawyer

Starting divorce can feel like stepping into decisions you were not ready to make. The right legal team can help you slow the process down enough to understand what matters, what needs attention now, and what strategy and path may fit your situation.

Family law and divorce-related matters are all we do at Leap Frog Divorce. We help Orlando and Central Florida clients move forward with steady guidance, practical legal strategy, and a clearer plan for the next step.

Schedule a consultation to get clarity on your next step.