Daytona Beach Divorce Attorneys and Family Law
Client Satisfaction is Our Priority
A Priority Since 1983
Our board certified attorneys understand that clients want prompt, courteous and fairly priced service, but not at the expense of quality. Through skill and effort our attorneys have established a reputation for delivering this type of service. Regardless of the size of the matter, our firm takes each legal case seriously.
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About Family Law
The Family Law Practice Group has provided representation to thousands of individuals in Central Florida in a wide variety of family law matters. Click on a topic below to learn more.
Divorce in Florida
Division of Marital Assets and Marital Liabilities
Equitable Distribution of Businesses and Professional Practices
Retirement, Pensions, and Investment Accounts in Divorce
High-Asset Divorce
Alimony
Prenuptial Agreements
Collaborative Divorce
Mediation
Paternity
Child Custody
Child Support
Relocation of Minor Children
Modifications and Enforcement
Injunctions/Domestic Violence Injunctions
Dependency
About Wills, Trusts & Probate
There is no rule that says probate must be difficult, that estate planning has to be uncomfortable, or that an attorney cannot utilize “plain English” to communicate with a family during a difficult time. Click on a topic below to learn more.
Wills – FAQs
The Revocable Trust in Florida
Guardianship
Probate in Florida
Meet Our Attorneys
Paul E. Rice, Jr.
Board Certified
Marital & Family Law
Collaborative Divorce
Philip J. Bonamo
Family Law Expert
Marital & Family Law
Board Certified
Criminal Defense
Collaborative Divorce
Matthew Shapiro
Wills, Trusts & Probate
Condo & HOA
Civil and Property Litigation
MaryCatherine Crock
Family Law
Paternity
Injunctions
Serena Baldacchino
Family Law
Paternity
Injunctions
Jena Conley
Civil and Property Litigation
Landlord/Tenant
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From Our Clients
Beginning with the initial conversation I had with Phil B., at the Rice Law Firm, I knew my situation would not be just another case for him and his paralegal Ashleigh D. Every step of the way, their communication was amazing and the timeliness of getting things done was Impeccable. They consistently made me feel that my case was of the utmost importance and were always available to review or discuss any aspect of the case. Over the course of nearly a year, they walked me through each step in the process and gave me a sense of reassurance that my case was in the best hands. I would recommend to any and every one that needs legal assistance to speak with Phil, Ashleigh, or someone at the Rice Law Firm first before making a decision on legal representation. It certainly was the best decision I made. – Adam Foxworthy
Attorney Philip Bonamo and Paralegal Ashleigh Drexler are an EXCELLENT team who brilliantly litigated and protected me during a criminal case. Their professionalism, expertise, kindness, support and patience guided me through the worst experience of my life and produced the BEST POSSIBLE RESULT! They also made it possible for me to VISIT MY TERMINAL HUSBAND ON THE LAST DAYS OF HIS LIFE, which was INVALUABLE! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Rice Law Firm as they were extremely responsive, while being generous with their time and courteous during every aspect of my Case. Blessings!
I had the good fortune to find Attorney Paul Rice. At the first meeting and through our association he was polite, professional, and seemed to possess a deep understanding of my situation. He proposed sound advice which thankfully I followed.
My encounters with his staff reassured me he has a top-notch firm. I have and will continue to highly recommend Paul Rice’s law firm.
I was very lucky to have Serena Baldacchino represent me during my divorce.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude for her professionalism, dedication, and support throughout the entire difficult divorce process, which lasted 10 months. Her expertise, tactful handling of the case, and ability to find solutions in the most challenging situations were a true source of strength for me.
I particularly want to acknowledge her ability to protect my interests and dignity in circumstances where the other party behaved inappropriately. Her persistence, composure, and strategic approach not only helped achieve a fair outcome but also preserved my emotional well-being.
Thanks for being by my side at every stage, for her sensitivity, and for her readiness to answer all my questions.
I deeply appreciate her work and highly recommend her and her high-level law firm.
I would also like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all the staff at Rice Law Firm.
Their team’s professionalism, responsiveness, and collaborative efforts played a significant role in making this process as smooth and efficient as possible.
It is clear that this law firm operates with the highest standards of care and commitment to clients.
Sincerely,
Irina Glaser
Very good. Explaining your questions in detail. Friendly and extremely professional. Special thanks to Matthew and Karen. – Kenneth Berry
Phil Bonamo and his paralegal Ashleigh Drexler were amazing. My divorce was messy and complicated, and I was displaced for several months. This team surrounded me in love and showed me kindness & patience when I was frantic. Every email was promptly answered. Every call was returned. I cannot say enough good things about this law firm. My entire experience was incredible. Phil is such a nice, kind, & gentle man. I’m putting my life back together and I have this team to thank for my fresh new beginning. Divorce is hard no matter what, however with the right support you can reclaim your life. Thank you to all that supported me on this amazing journey. You’ll always be part of my prayers when I thank God for angels on earth. – Jamie Lynn
Paul Rice was a very personable, interested, and knowledgeable individual who took his time to get me the desired result – Roman Hendrickson
Mrs. Crock and Mr. Bonamo did a phenomenal job with my parenting plan and post-divorce proceedings. Both are highly knowledgeable in family law and have great attention to detail. Both attorneys, as well as their paralegals were quick with responses and always made me feel aware of what was going on in my case. I highly recommend this firm for marital and family issues! – Shelby Sostarich Padgett
If you need a Trust, Will, or Powers of Attorney, look no further than Matt Shapiro at the Rice Law firm. Years ago when married, my husband and I had an Ormond Beach attorney provide all these documents for us. After our divorce, he made a number of changes to the documents for a hefty fee. Then when I needed to make a few other changes after that, he was going to charge the same fee, although it was just a few name changes. When I objected to the cost, given the documents were all online, he got defensive and said he was dropping me as a client! Thank goodness I found Matt, who made all the changes at half the cost, although he had to start from scratch. Over the years, I’ve had to make additional changes for various reasons, and his fee is more than reasonable. In addition, if I’ve had a question that might not even relate to these documents, all I have to do is send Matt an email, and he responds right away or calls me personally at no charge. Obviously, I highly recommend him, not only because he’s one of the best at what he does and doesn’t charge you an arm and a leg, but he’s the nicest attorney I’ve ever met! – Sharon Estes