5 Best Family and Divorce Lawyers in Fort Lauderdale (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

By Lorian Hartfield, Real Estate and Financial Expert · ✓ Updated October 2026 · 8 min read

We compared 18 family and divorce lawyers in Fort Lauderdale on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

A divorce or custody fight rarely waits for you to shop around, and the firm you pick will be in your life for months. The family and divorce lawyers in Fort Lauderdale on this page hold 1,091 Google reviews between them, with ratings from 4.5 to 5.0, and the review counts behind those ratings run from 77 to 472, which says a lot about how much track record each one has.

Short answer: The most-reviewed name is Carmen G. Soto, PA (4.7 stars across 472 Google reviews), followed by Arnie Gruskin Divorce Attorney Fort Lauderdale (4.5 across 288) and The Florida Probate & Family Law Firm (5.0 across 167). Two firms sit at 5.0 or close to it on smaller review bases: Fort Lauderdale Divorce Lawyers | Cabanas Law Firm (5.0 across 87) and The Law Office of Gustavo E. Frances, P.A. (4.9 across 77). We found no published fee figures for these firms, so ask each for its retainer terms in writing.

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Fort Lauderdale Family Law Firms, Side by Side

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Carmen G. Soto, PA	4.7 ★	472	Deepest review history	View ›
2	The Florida Probate & Family Law Firm	5.0 ★	167	Family law plus estate planning	View ›
3	Arnie Gruskin Divorce Attorney Fort Lauderdale	4.5 ★	288	Uncontested, low-conflict divorce	View ›
4	Fort Lauderdale Divorce Lawyers \| Cabanas Law Firm	5.0 ★	87	Divorce with a litigation bench	View ›
5	The Law Office of Gustavo E. Frances, P.A.	4.9 ★	77	Solo attorney, direct access	View ›

5 Best Family and Divorce Lawyers in Fort Lauderdale (2026)

The firms, reviewed one by one

#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Carmen G. Soto, PA

4.7472 Google reviews

Carmen G. Soto, PA runs a family law practice on South Andrews Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, focused on divorce, paternity, child disputes and property questions in Broward County. Its website says the staff speaks Spanish, that flexible payment plans are offered, and that Carmen Soto brings 23 years of experience. Google lists it as a family law attorney and divorce lawyer, with weekday office hours.

What people praise

Reviewers describe clear, step-by-step explanations of the divorce process
Clients single out attorney Allison Bishow as responsive and empathetic
A parent in a custody case credits the team with keeping the family together
Paralegal support gets named in reviews as friendly and professional
Spanish-speaking staff and payment plans, per the firm's website

Worth knowing

A small number of low ratings sit among the reviews, so read a few recent ones
Office hours are weekdays only

Reputation scorecardrank in Fort Lauderdale

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume472 · 97th

Confidencehigh

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown92% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It has the largest review base here at 472, and most of the feedback is about divorce and custody work. A sensible first call if you want a firm with a long public record.

Website +1954-523-0703 Directions

600 S Andrews Ave #403, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

The Florida Probate & Family Law Firm

5.0167 Google reviews

The Florida Probate & Family Law Firm combines family law with probate and estate planning, and Google also tags it as a divorce lawyer and law firm. Its Fort Lauderdale listing sits on North Andrews Avenue. Reviews mention both family cases and estate planning, so it can suit a household that needs both kinds of paperwork handled.

What people praise

Reviewers say the attorneys explain each step of the family law process
An estate planning client calls the team attentive and detail-oriented
Clients describe a team that made a hard process feel manageable
A 5.0 rating across 167 reviews

Worth knowing

One reviewer says the firm works remotely and complains about communication and billing, so ask how meetings and updates are handled
Its mix of probate and family work means it is less of a pure divorce shop

Reputation scorecardrank in Fort Lauderdale

Rating5 / 5

Review volume167 · 86th

Confidencemoderate

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown99% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 5.0 on 167 reviews is a strong record, and the estate planning side is a real draw for some families. Because one reviewer raised remote work and billing, ask about both before you sign.

Website +1754-399-3390 Directions

6400 N Andrews Ave #520, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Arnie Gruskin Divorce Attorney Fort Lauderdale

4.5288 Google reviews

Arnie Gruskin Divorce Attorney Fort Lauderdale is a divorce-focused practice on West Oakland Park Boulevard, listed by Google as a family law attorney and divorce service. Reviews describe a client portal for tracking progress, along with uncontested and out-of-court divorces. The firm's Google listing shows long daily hours.

What people praise

Reviewers describe quick replies by phone, text and email
A client says he finalized his divorce without going to court
A client portal lets people track progress, according to reviews
A repeat client says she used the firm twice

Worth knowing

At 4.5 it is the lowest rating on this page, with one reviewer reporting a mix-up over who the client was
One reviewer says paperwork stalled for over a month, so ask how filings are tracked

Reputation scorecardrank in Fort Lauderdale

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume288 · 92nd

Confidencehigh

Recency6 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown86% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It ranks on volume, with 288 reviews, and the praise centers on smooth, low-conflict divorces. If your case is contested, ask how the firm handles that.

Website +1954-525-8848 Directions

1620 W Oakland Park Blvd #300, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Fort Lauderdale Divorce Lawyers | Cabanas Law Firm

5.087 Google reviews

Fort Lauderdale Divorce Lawyers | Cabanas Law Firm is a family law practice on South Andrews Avenue, listed by Google as a family law attorney, divorce lawyer and law firm. Reviews name several attorneys and staff, including a senior litigation attorney, and mention work beyond divorce, such as a health care surrogate form.

What people praise

Reviewers praise attorney Yolanda Fox as prepared, ethical and empathetic
Clients say the team keeps them informed about each phase of the case
One client describes a divorce handled with care and speed
A family used the firm to set up a health care surrogate form for their son

Worth knowing

Its 87 reviews are a smaller base than the firms above it

Reputation scorecardrank in Fort Lauderdale

Rating5 / 5

Review volume87 · 81st

Confidencemoderate

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown99% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 5.0 rating with consistent praise for named attorneys. It ranks fourth on volume, not quality, so the record is shorter than the biggest names.

Website +1954-874-8051 Directions

550 S Andrews Ave Ste 510, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

The Law Office of Gustavo E. Frances, P.A.

4.977 Google reviews

The Law Office of Gustavo E. Frances, P.A. is a family law practice in Fort Lauderdale. Its website says the attorney personally handles each case and covers divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, paternity and modification of court orders. The site also cites more than 20 years of experience and free consultations.

What people praise

Reviewers call the attorney honest, even when the news is hard
A client praises his work in a child support case
Clients mention a helpful assistant
A divorce client says he explained each step clearly

Worth knowing

With 77 reviews, the record is the shortest on this page
A solo practice may have less capacity than a larger firm, so ask about response times

Reputation scorecardrank in Fort Lauderdale

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume77 · 69th

Confidenceearly

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 rating on 77 reviews, with praise for personal attention. It ranks last on volume, so weigh it as a promising but shorter record.

Website +1954-533-2756 Directions

151 NE 16th Ave Apt 1, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

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How the scorecards work

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many people have rated the firm, compared with other Fort Lauderdale family law firms. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.7 from hundreds of people carries more weight than a 5.0 from a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently clients are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What drives the cost of a divorce in Fort Lauderdale?

We didn’t find fee figures published by these firms, so we’re not quoting prices. Total cost in a Florida family case depends mostly on whether it is contested, whether children and property are involved, how much the other side fights, and whether the lawyer bills a flat fee or hourly against a retainer. Reviewers on this page mention payment plans, retainers and billing surprises, so get the fee terms in writing.

Serving Fort Lauderdale and Broward County

The firms here are based in Fort Lauderdale along Andrews Avenue, Oakland Park Boulevard and nearby streets, and handle cases across Broward County. If you’re searching for a divorce lawyer near me, each listing shows a phone number and directions so you can compare the closest offices.

Questions to ask a family lawyer before you sign

Is the fee flat or hourly, and what does the retainer cover?
Who will actually handle my case day to day?
How quickly do you return calls and emails?
What happens if my case becomes contested?
Do you offer a free or low-cost first consultation?
Do you or your staff speak the language I’m most comfortable in?

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to live in Florida to file for divorce here?

According to the website of Carmen G. Soto, PA, one spouse must have lived in Florida for at least six months before filing, and Florida is a no-fault state. Check with a lawyer for your own situation.

Is a higher star rating always better?

Not on its own. A 5.0 from 87 people is a shorter record than a 4.7 from 472. Read recent reviews for the type of case you have, such as custody, support or an uncontested divorce.

Where to start

Carmen G. Soto, PA is the safest starting point on public record, with the most reviews of any firm here. Book a consultation with two firms, ask about fees and who handles your file, and pick the one that explains things most clearly.

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