Daytona Beach Divorce Attorneys and Family Law

Going into the process of filing for divorce, I was at a loss and knew nothing. Every time I tried to look up some small detail or law regarding divorce proceedings, however, I found a well written article hosted on the Rice Law Firm’s website.
Once I realized that my divorce wasn’t going to be a cut and dry, mutually agreed upon separation, I called the Rice Law Firm as their website had been such a help up to that point.
I was blessed with the opportunity to be represented by Serena Baldacchino. Every step of the way she was professional, empathetic, knowledgeable, and resourceful. She did everything she could to help me understand what needed to be done and to make sure we were getting things done in a timely manner. I would recommend Miss Baldacchino to anyone asking for guidance through their personal situation, and I’ll always be thankful for having had her on my side – Matthew Kline

Paul Rice was a very personable, interested, and knowledgeable individual who took his time to get me the desired result – Roman Hendrickson

Excellent attorneys with great knowledge & skill – Christina Miller

I recently had the pleasure of working with Serena Baldacchino at Rice Law Firm and couldn’t be more impressed with her exceptional service. From the initial consultation to the resolution of my case, Serena Baldacchino demonstrated a profound understanding of the law and a genuine commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for me.

Her professionalism and attention to detail were evident in every step of the process. Ms. Baldacchino took the time to thoroughly explain the legal nuances, patiently answered all of my questions, and provided clear, actionable advice. Her ability to navigate complex legal matters with such ease gave me tremendous confidence.

Moreover, Ms. Baldacchino exhibited a remarkable blend of empathy and assertiveness, making me feel supported throughout the entire experience. Her strategic approach and persuasive negotiation skills were key in reaching a favorable resolution regarding my case.

I highly recommend Serena Baldacchino and Rice Law Firm to anyone seeking expert legal representation. Her dedication, expertise, and personal touch make her a standout professional in her field. Rice Law Firm is the only firm I will use regarding any legal matters! – Jamie Callahan

Amazing top notch and stress free! I’m so proud to have used Philip with Rice Law Firm. His team truly proved their worth. It’s true! Hire them FIRST before your soon to be X does! – Danny Reyes

The absolute best! I can’t thank Serena and her staff enough for the outstanding counsel she was for me. I didn’t hand them the easiest of cases and I’m glad I chose her to represent me . No matter the time or day , she was simply a phone call/text/email away to guide me. Definitely recommend for all your legal needs. Thank you so much – Colleen Moriarty

When I decided to file for divorce, I reached out to a close friend who’s an attorney here locally for recommendations on divorce attorneys. My friend gave me one name…Phil Bonamo and he did not disappoint. Phil and Ashleigh did an amazing job from start to finish. The outcome of my divorce came out better than I imagined. I’m forever grateful to Phil, superstar paralegal Ashleigh and Rice Law Firm for going above and beyond for me and my family during such a difficult time. Thank you – Bryan LaClaire

Mr. Paul Rice was recommended to me by a friend in NSB when my wife filed for divorce. Paul lived up to his reputation as a consummate professional and helped me navigate the specifics of my divorce matter in a clear and thoughtful way. Throughout the process, he educated me on Florida state law and advised me on the best path forward for my situation. As a long-time Volusia county attorney, chances are that Mr. Rice knows your ex’s attorney as well – and that relationship is helpful in navigating toward an acceptable resolution for your case. The staff at Rice Law Firm were also excellent – with timely responses via email and phone – and professional handling of documents, notary services, and scheduling. This is an easy 5/5 star review. – Marcus Lawson

Used them to handle my divorce. They were extremely professional, polite, and prompt. Easy to communicate with and they were excellent at keeping me updated with everything. They really want to work for you and help you anyway they can. Reasonably priced and provide quality representation. I would use them in the future for any legal matters. I highly recommend them! – David James

Rice helped me through every aspect of my divorce . Very knowledgeable and down to earth . Would recommend him every time ! – David Greenslade

Mr. Shapiro and his paralegal, Karen were extremely helpful handling my father’s estate. They were always available to answer questions. I highly recommend Matthew Shapiro with Rice Law Firm for your EP needs – Helen McGee

Thank you, Attorney Shapiro, and Karen, for your time and expertise. The front desk person was always upbeat and friendly and made me smile. I work so my time is valuable, and I was never kept waiting more than ten minutes for my appointments. I highly recommend Rice Law Firm for your legal needs. – Sharon Harrison

Attorney Matt Shapiro and his assistant Karen were very helpful and knowledgeable in handling my father’s estate. Karen emailed every step of the way. Matt’s rates are reasonable, and I will use this law firm again if needed. I appreciated calling and speaking to a live person instead of dealing with a phone tree! Thanks again.
Karen Kissel

Matt took care of my dad’s estate after he passed . He handled everything ..making this difficult time easier. He was very knowledge and professional. I am now having him handle making my personal trust. – James Richard

Matt Shapiro has been an invaluable part of our personal and business operations. He has helped us set up a trust that covers our 3 business and personal assets. His knowledge base has protected us from issues that we would have not been prepared for otherwise. We 100% recommend him. – Copperhill Properties

THANK YOU ! Serena Baldacchino! You saved my life. You brought my daughter back home. You are truly an amazing person. Your skills and talent are Phenomenal!!!thank you, thank you!!!I can’t ever thank you enough.im forever grateful !!! – J G

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

I went through the divorce proceedings for the first time in my life and it was not a pleasant experience. I am 75 years old, and it did not make much sense to me to do this, but my wife insisted.

Having said that: my Attorney Sarena Baldacchino was most helpful throughout the entire process from information gathering to the final mediation session. Sarena answered all of my questions and explained the process as we went along. In the final mediation session, as unusual as it may seem, both my wife and I left pleased with the results. Sarena’s excellent representation of my situation and expectations had a great deal to do with the successful outcome of the mediation and divorce proceedings.

I would certainly recommend that anyone needing excellent legal services use the Rice Law Firm and especially my Attorney Sarena Baldacchino and her Legal Aide Paige Russo.

Thank You!! Ellis King

The team at Rice law firm were wonderful! Mr. Bonomo’s team got the job done. If you need a divorce attorney, please contact Mr. Bonomo! – Suzy Docker        

From the first consultation meeting and all through the divorce process Mr. Bonamo was always very professional and compassionate. He has an outstanding knowledge of Florida marital law. I would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Bonamo to anyone seeking a divorce lawyer. – Thomas Smith

Words cannot describe how good Phil and Ashley are. They were with me for a very long process, and I will recommend to anyone interested. THANK YOU GUYS – Kearstin Carr

My recent experience with Mr. Philip Bonamo at Rice law firm .P.A. along with Ashleigh Drexler was over and beyond my expectations. They both went the extra miles to guide and care for me and my journey of a difficult situation. I highly recommend this law firm and Mr. Bonamo along with his assistant Ashleigh. I am very grateful for all they did for me. Terri

Very professional atmosphere and staff. All the discussion was thorough and carried out covering all questions and answers for this legal process required. Concerns were met with valuable insights and options to be considered. – Mark

A wonderful, professional and communicative firm. They are definitely about the right thing in family law, THE CHILDREN! I am completely happy with their success for my case and would absolutely use them again, if necessary. I highly recommend them for legal representation, especially for Family Law matters. – Jasmine Shaw

The communication was amazing from the entire staff. Almost overwhelming at times. I never had to wonder where we were and the coordination between the entire legal team was awesome. Between that and the knowledge of the law, I felt safe and in good hands. No doubt I will be using them again in the future.

I went through two other attorneys before I found Mr. Rice. Their contributions ranged from ineffective to counterproductive. Save yourself time, money and stress by retaining Mr. Rice from the start. His team was efficient, communicative, and most importantly, he actually understood me and my case. I’ll certainly be retaining him for all my future divorces – Abdul Shaikh

I have been through several lawyers & am very impressed with Matt Shapiro. Not only is he very responsive to my needs, he is VERY easy to communicate with by phone text & e-mail. He can read, assimilate and reply in a very cost effective manner. Matt has the ability to utilize all technology available therefore doesn’t waste your time or his. He is there when you need him, personable and intelligent. I have many lawyer associates but Matt is the one I will continue to trust as MY legal counsel.

Matthew Shapiro responded to all of my questions very promptly and respectfully. Matthew took care of my legal matters and I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs a lawyer.

Ms. Crock (and her lovely assistant Paige) are an amazing team to work with. They helped put my mind at ease and answered all of my questions. They communicate quickly and efficiently. I truly feel cared for by this team and I appreciate them settling my family court issues. Thank you so much!!

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

If you are going through a divorce, especially with children, you need a great law firm. That is exactly what The Rice Law firm is. MaryCatherine Crock and her paralegals, Paige Russo and Ashleigh Drexler were amazing. It will never be an easy, fast process, but they made it comforting with their professionalism and knowledge. I made the best decision for myself and my daughter by hiring them. Thank you so much for caring and all your hard work! – Tom Maher

I was able to not worry and achieved a very satisfactory result because of Paul Rice’s significant abilities, extensive experience and professional demeanor. He listened to what I hoped for and intended to happen and to my perspective about what had happened that landed me in a lawyer’s office. And he was then able to see the best route and clearly communicate that to me. He knows when help is needed, when to take the path of least resistance, and when to fight back. He comes extraordinarily highly recommended by some of the more notable attorneys in Florida and I couldn’t agree more with their assessment of his services. Absolutely top shelf human being, five star attorney, fantastic offices top to bottom and a great staff – Benjamin Blackfoot

Philip Bonamo and Ashleigh Drexler worked with me and conducted themselves in a professional manner. I would highly recommend them for all your legal needs – John Rodgers

I highly recommend Mr. Rice and his law firm. I am forever grateful for Mr. Rice and his staff. They are professional, dedicated, attentive and caring. You are treated like family. Mr. Rice along with his staff resolved my divorce case in a timely manner, and never missed a detail. They gave me confidence with every step forward, and did an excellent job of closing this awful chapter of my life. Thank you Mr. Rice, Paige and Kristi! God bless -Karen Badger

It was an extreme privilege to have Mr. Rice handle my legal services. He expertly guided me through and negotiated my dissolution of marriage addendum. The thought of this upcoming emotional, unpleasant, and possibly expensive process was daunting. My outcome was very favorable because of Mr. Rice’s knowledgeable and professional approach. I have and will continue to refer clients to Paul Rice.

I am constantly traveling for work and Phil was very good to work with remotely. I was the petitioner in case and I am extremely happy I hired Phil. Thank you all so much

Mr. Bonamo is a commensurate professional that is compassionate and supportive of his clients. I had several legal matters that needed attention and he handled each one professionally and effectively, while keeping my desired goals in focus. Mr. Bonamo assisted me with cases ranging from family, criminal to civil actions and civil injunctions. Mr. Bonamo’s expertise helped me get through the past 6 years, which allowed for my criminal cases to be sealed. Mr. Bonamo has my highest recommendation.

I have received excellent advice and service from Mr. Rice. What a pleasure to feel secure and know you are getting expert advice – after having gone through two previous attorneys on the same case, having wasted thousands of dollars – and then eventually find the right firm. Save money and time. Go directly to Rice Law Firm.

Mr. Bonamo assisted me in a legal case that I had several years ago. I was not familiar with the court system, and Mr. Bonamo from the very beginning put me at ease, explained to me the court process very clearly, and what course of action he suggested for my case. He and his staff were always very professional, approachable, easy to talk with, always answered my questions in a timely manner, and I never had any concerns about their ability to handle my case, which at the time it was a very emotional process. I have referred other people over the years to Mr. Bonamo for legal services, and if I ever needed legal assistance again, I would not hesitate to rehire him.

Mr. Bonamo was exceptional. I appreciated the professional and outstanding service he and his staff provided. I was confident that he was fighting for me and my children and always felt he had our best interests at heart. All the anxiety I had going into this divorce was greatly reduced as he did above and beyond what I had heard about divorce lawyers. I never had a single complaint and felt that I had a friend on my side at all times. You won’t find a better Lawyer anywhere!

I had attorney Philip J. Bonamo handle a legal matter for me, and I am so happy that I retained his services. He was right on top of the issue, and he and his staff were able to quickly get the matter resolved. I found Mr. Bonamo to be strait forward and very professional, and timely in his work. If I ever need an attorney’s services again, I would not hesitate to use his services again.

Elizabeth King gives a good name to lawyers everywhere. She is exceptionally professional while offering a level of sensitivity and care for her clients that I have not seen in other attorneys (I have worked with some VERY BAD attorneys). She is very responsive, and answers any question you throw at her, without using legal jargon that goes over your head, AND she will look out for your best interests on every front as she did with me.