Family Law

Orlando Gonzalez and Deirdre Marroney at the law firm of Cameron, Gonzalez & Marroney are experienced family law attorneys who know how to help you deal with any family law situation and can help you get the best outcome possible during difficult times.  

A family law issue can be a very trying time in anyone’s life.  Whether you are going through a divorce, paternity action, child custody issue, child support issue, domestic violence proceeding, relocation case or a post judgment proceeding, Orlando Gonzalez and Deirdre Marroney, through their experienced family law practice, are there for you every step of the way.  

As compared to other legal issues, family law cases are more sensitive and unique to the parties because you are dealing not only with your life, but the future of your children's lives as well. During a divorce proceeding, the Court will address the custody and support of children, alimony, separation of property, division of assets and debts as well as attorneys fees.  You need experienced legal counsel during this time to guide you through this maze of legal issues.

Unlike many civil cases which conclude upon the rendering of a Final Judgment, Final Judgments in family law cases often require the parties to return to Court years later to enforce court orders against noncompliant parties or to modify child support, child custody, relocation restrictions and/or alimony when there has been a change in circumstances of one or both of the parties or the children. Orlando Gonzalez and Deirdre Marroney can help guide you through any or all of these proceedings.

If you or someone you know needs legal help and assistance concerning a divorce, contact us now. Although a divorce, paternity action or modification proceeding can be an emotional process, the majority of cases do not result in a trial. The Court will require the parties to attend mediation prior to trial in an effort to resolve the issues amongst themselves.  If the issues are resolved a trial is not required.   With the help of an experienced divorce lawyer the two divorcing parties may be able to negotiate and settle upon:

• Division of Property
• Division of Debts
• Child Custody
• Spousal Support
• Child Support

Real Estate

Real estate law is a highly complex and specialized area of legal practice. Real estate is also an area in which consumers and businesses are well advised to seek legal counsel and advice, an area in which attempting to do it yourself without adequate experience can have long-term and disastrous consequences, for a number of reasons. First, problems in real estate often do not become apparent for many years. A mistake made at the time a property was purchased, which could have been corrected easily at the time, may not make itself known until the time comes to sell the property some years later. By that time, it may be possible to correct it only with great difficulty and expense.

Second, real estate law is one area of legal practice that varies greatly from state to state. Knowing all the nuances and details for each state can be quite a headache. The real estate attorneys in each state specialize in that state's statutes, rules, and procedures. Your attorney will assure that a real estate transaction goes smoothly and that the interests of all parties are protected.

Personal Injury

Our firm represents clients who have suffered debilitating injuries from all kinds of accidents. To ensure that our clients receive fair compensation for their claims, we work closely with health care providers to determine the short and long term medical consequences of our clients' injuries.

The majority of our personal injury lawsuits fall under the following categories:

• Automobile Accidents
• Wrongful Death
• Premises Liability
• Vehicles
• Child Injuries
• Medical Malpractice

Criminal Defense

State criminal charges can be devastating to your personal and professional lives.  Recent developments in state legislation have crippled individuals' privacy rights and protections.  Additionally, state judges have less discretion in examining cases and mitigating sentences.  Lastly, state sentencing guidelines are tremendously complex, strict, and confusing.  This makes it extremely important to have an attorney with a clear understanding of how the state criminal process works, the potential sentence you could be facing, and how to address investigations or formal charges early on in the process.

Criminal defense attorneys need to be experienced trial lawyers giving their clients keen insight into all aspects of any criminal litigation and assisting them in making the right choices for a successful defense of the crimes they are accused of. Top care must go into preparing the defendant’s defenses in the pre-trial phase of any case with special emphasis on all discovery material handed over by the prosecutor and evaluations of any post arrest statements made by the accused and witnesses.

Often, the biggest difficulty in understanding the judicial process is understanding all of the legal jargon associated at court appearances. Your Lawyer can assist you with deciphering this jargon into lay terms.

If you've been accused or arrested, you cannot afford second-best representation.

Business Transactions

Unlike many law firms, Cameron, Gonzalez & Marroney handles both business litigation and business transactions.  Whether your business is large or small, in any transaction, from business formation to business dissolution, it is important to have the advice of a competent legal counsel.  Cameron, Gonzalez & Marroney will work jointly with you, our client, to help address your goals and business needs before and after you enter into any business arrangement.  The choices a company makes directly affects the growth and prosperity of the business.  The attorneys at Cameron, Gonzalez & Marroney regularly advise corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships and other business entities on a wide range of legal matters, including:

• Choice of entity and entity formation
• Contract negotiation and preparation
• Shareholder and Partnership agreements
• Stock purchases agreements
• Operating agreements
• Leases and purchases
• Employment agreements
• Maintenance of corporate minutes and records
• Foreign qualification issues
• Board and shareholder meetings
• Corporate governance issues
• Negotiating, drafting and reviewing business contracts; and
• Day-to-day management of their operations

Let the lawyers of Cameron, Gonzalez & Marroney protect you and your business in today's complex business transactions.

Bankruptcy

Many of our clients find themselves in financial trouble for a variety of reasons and in many instances it is through no fault of their own. In any economy, we find that clients have been laid off from work, are divorced or separated from their spouses, or have suffered an illness or injury that results in them no longer being able to afford their monthly financial obligations. With mounting debt and outrageous interest rates being charged by the credit card companies, it is not unusual for it to take years to repay all of this money. Meanwhile, our clients need to continue to pay their regular bills such their mortgage or rent, utilities, and ordinary living expenses.

Cameron, Gonzalez & Marroney handles the filing of bankruptcy cases under Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 in Palm Beach County. If you are receiving harassing phone calls, being sued in court, or your salary is being garnished, then you may want to have us assist you in considering whether to file for bankruptcy.

Business Litigation

Today's business environment has become very complex and so too has the litigation associated with it.  The attorneys at Cameron, Gonzalez & Marroney have substantial experience in complex business disputes.  We have the skill and judgment needed to ensure that our clients achieve a cost effective, efficient resolution to their business disputes.  At some point most businesses, both large and small, will be involved in disputes whether it's to compel another to perform contractual obligations or defend yourself against wrongful allegations, Cameron, Gonzalez & Marroney and it's trained attorneys can help you and or your business with it's litigation needs.  If you have been sued for failure to comply with a contract or a breach of warranty we can provide a defense to protect you and your business.  We can help your business initiate against those who have improperly performed work, failed to pay, unfairly competed or tortuously interfered with your business practices.

In the construction industry disputes of the quality of the work performed and payment for the job are fairly common.  In addition to the remedies provided under the contract, the law allows on who has improved a property to claim a lien to protect itself from non-payment.  The Florida lien law is complicated and strictly construed so that any errors in the filing of a lien can render it unenforceable.  Cameron, Gonzalez & Marroney handles all types of construction litigation and liens cases ranging from both prosecution and defense of lien foreclosure actions, fraudulent loans, breach of construction contracts, equitable liens and liens arising under public contracts.  Whether you are an owner, general contractor, sub contractor, laborer or materialman Cameron, Gonzalez & Marroney has experience handling your claim.