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About Nicole
With over 20 years of legal experience, Nicole is a dedicated and dynamic family law attorney licensed in both Florida and Tennessee. Nicole brings a rare combination of confident litigation, strategic negotiation, and empathetic problem-solving to every case she handles. Her clients benefit from her strong communication skills and her commitment to developing creative, effective solutions to even the most complex family law matters.
A graduate of the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law, Nicole was a proud member of the law school’s prestigious trial competition team. She began her legal career as a prosecutor, where she specialized in domestic violence and sexual violence cases. In 2005, After twelve years as a prosecutor, Nicole put on a new hat and started handling family law cases, including divorces, paternity cases, dependency, and domestic violence matters. She has also served as an attorney ad litem, further strengthening her ability to advocate for the most vulnerable.
Driven by a deep desire to help others and ensure fairness and justice, Nicole is known for her integrity, attention to detail, and unwavering dedication to her clients. Her unique blend of courtroom strength and compassionate counsel makes her a trusted advocate in all areas of family law.
Outside of the courtroom, Nicole enjoys traveling, hiking, attending and participating in sporting events, exploring creative outlets, and spending time with her family and dogs.
What I Do
Comprehensive Legal Solutions
Family Law
Family law is a legal practice area that focuses on issues involving family relationships. It governs legal responsibilities and disputes between individuals who are married or who have children together.
Custody Matters
Child custody refers to the legal rights and responsibilities a parent or guardian has regarding the care and upbringing of a child. It includes decisions about where the child lives (timesharing) and who makes important decisions about the child’s welfare, such as education, healthcare, and religion (parental responsibility). Custody can be joint—shared by both parents—or sole, where one parent has primary responsibility. Courts typically decide custody based on the best interests of the child, considering factors like the child’s needs, each parent's ability to provide care, and the existing parent-child relationship.
Property Settlement
Dividing assets and debts in a divorce involves identifying and fairly distributing all marital property and liabilities between the spouses. Marital assets may include homes, vehicles, bank accounts, retirement funds, and personal belongings acquired during the marriage, while debts can include mortgages, credit cards, and loans. The division is typically based on either equitable distribution or community property laws, depending on the state. Courts aim to reach a fair, though not always equal, division
Support Issues
Child support and alimony are financial matters often addressed during a divorce. Child support is money paid by one parent to the other to help cover the costs of raising a child, including housing, food, healthcare, and education. It is typically determined by child guidelines based on the income of both parents. Alimony, or spousal support, is financial assistance one spouse may be required to pay the other during or after divorce, intended to help the lower-earning spouse maintain a standard of living similar to what was established during the marriage. Courts consider factors like the length of the marriage, each spouse’s earning capacity, and contributions to the household when determining alimony.
Mediation and collaboration are alternative dispute resolution methods that help divorcing couples reach agreements without going to court. In mediation, a neutral third-party mediator facilitates discussions to help the parties find mutually acceptable solutions. Collaborative divorce involves each spouse working with their own attorney, along with other professionals if needed, in a cooperative, non-adversarial setting. Both approaches encourage open communication, reduce conflict, and often result in more personalized and cost-effective outcomes compared to traditional litigation.
Mediation and Collaboration
My Commitment
What I Stand For
As a family law attorney, my commitments are rooted in advocacy, integrity, and compassion. I am dedicated to guiding clients through some of the most emotionally challenging times in their lives, including divorce, custody disputes, and financial separations. I commit to listening attentively to each client’s unique concerns and goals, offering practical legal advice tailored to their specific circumstances, and ensuring their rights are protected at every stage. My role also demands a deep sense of responsibility—to maintain confidentiality, uphold ethical standards, and pursue outcomes that promote the best interests of children and families. Whether through skilled negotiation or assertive litigation, I strive to achieve fair and sustainable resolutions while maintaining professionalism, empathy, and unwavering dedication to justice.
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Hear From Those I’ve Helped
Usually I am concerned about Attorneys going for your pockets more than helping you out with your case. Nicole is far from that, the service that I received from Nicole was outstanding! She embodies kind and admirable characteristics. She truly has your best interest!! Highly recommend!
Malcolm U
I’d give her a million stars if I could. I went through 3 attorneys before I found Nicole. I had a complicated situation and I desperately needed someone to actually listen to what I had to say. It’s been several years but I still remember the feeling of hope that I felt after leaving her office for the first time. She handled everything from a restraining order to the divorce, custody and even one of the best days of my life when I was able to give my son my last name. It was a long road, I can’t even remember how many times we had to go to court. She’s compassionate, professional and fearless in the courtroom. She saved my life, really. I can’t begin to imagine where we would be today without her. From the bottom of my heart, Thank you. 💚
Suzi Rowland
I can not say enough great things about Nicole. She was amazing! I hired her to address a time sharing modification, 2yrs post divorce. After retiring from the military my focus was on coming back to see my kids since my time sharing reflected a schedule that fit my deployment schedule. She kept me level headed and focused when things didn’t go as I thought they should have, she insisted I stay true to my self and take the higher road. She puts the main focus on the children and what is best for them. She gave great ideas on how to navigate a situation if I asked. Be upfront with her from the beginning on what you want. If you Tell her to be straightforward with you, she will! In the courtroom she is a totally different person than when you are one on one. She goes into lion mode in court and fights for you and your situation. She also has a Great team behind her, supporting her and you as the client. Now My ex and I now share the kids 60/40 in a very amicable and loving environment for the children. I couldn’t have done it with out Nicole’s help. I highly recommend her if you live in or near Hernando county! Thank you Nicole!!!! 10 out of 10 A+++ ❤️🙏2
Matthew Monnier
Nicole is amazing! From the moment I sat down with her for my consultation, I knew she was the right attorney for my needs. She is professional, and most importantly, responsive. I’ve heard stories of attorneys not returning emails, phone calls, etc... this is definitely not the case. She went out of her way to ensure I was able to get documents notarized and even kept in constant communication while she was on vacation!❤️🙏2
Amber's Nailin' It
Nicole was understanding and helpful in moving through an emotionally difficult legal process. She was quick with document creation and filing (within a week of discussing a document it was ready for the next step) and was competent in everything she helped with. If you want a lawyer who will help you through the process rather than feeling like just a paycheck for them, call Nicole. She was fantastic.
Eileen Matthews
I found Nicole after using another attorney for my family law case that I had open. It was ongoing for years and decided to switch attorneys after nothing was being done and she got the job done! Best thing I ever did. She is a aggressive attorney and really fights for her clients.
Jeannie Booker
I can say 100% Nicole is an attorney that cares about her her clients more than her own pocketbook this review is long time overdue thank you Nicole I still think about you and everything you did for my family
Brian Hendrickson
A family friend went to her and was in absolute shock at how amazing she was. She has never been to a lawyer that made her feel so secure about what was going on. I highly recommend her to anyone in the area!
Brianne Janak
Amazing is an understatement. Knowledgeable and caring, Nicole walks you through every step and is always there to support you. She is very fair and tells you like it is, but that also shows why she is great at her craft. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants a true professional.
Mark Shriver
Nicole was amazing through this undesirable divorce process. She is sharp, articulate, and exceptionally responsive via phone, text, or Email. I highly recommend her if need family law representation.
Jeffery Roberts
To say she is the best of the best is an understatement. Nicole handled my divorce efficiently, correctly and throughly. She has taken care of all my needs in this process with care and concern. I would recommend her in a heart beat.
Naji Melton
I came to Nicole in the summer of 2013. Not only is she an awesome lawyer but she kept me calm and cool through the whole process. It took a few years to get accomplished what we set out to do but in the end it was well worth it she did an excellent job?
Jimmy Bryant
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