# Yaffa Family Law Group > experienced family law representation in Boca Raton, Florida. Doreen Yaffa, experienced in Marital & Family Law since 2001. Serving Palm Beach County and Broward County. ## Firm History Doreen Yaffa founded Yaffa Family Law Group with a clear mission: to provide strategic, compassionate, and results-driven legal representation to individuals navigating life's most personal legal matters. What began as a vision to reshape the client experience in family law has grown into one of South Florida's premier boutique law firms, serving clients from Jupiter to Miami. Under Doreen's leadership, Yaffa Family Law Group has built a reputation for legal excellence and innovative service offerings, including options like limited representation and the streamlined SplytUp Services model. Doreen leads with a cost-benefit mindset, ensuring every case is handled with efficiency, clarity, and care. Her influence touches every client file through direct oversight, strategic input, and mentorship of the legal team. Family Law Experience is held by fewer than six percent of eligible Florida attorneys — a designation that requires rigorous testing, peer review, and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in the field. This sets the firm apart in a crowded field of family law practices. ## Practice Areas ### Divorce Explains how Florida divorce works — contested litigation, collaborative divorce, and mediation. For a Boca Raton divorce lawyer, see https://yaffafamilylawgroup.com/divorce-attorney-boca-raton https://yaffafamilylawgroup.com/practice-areas/divorce ### Child Custody & Family Law Custody, time-sharing, and parental rights matters under Florida law, serving families across Boca Raton and Palm Beach County. The firm focuses on protecting the best interests of children while promoting stability through transition. https://yaffafamilylawgroup.com/practice-areas/children-and-family-law ### Alimony Skilled alimony negotiation and litigation across Boca Raton and Palm Beach County. The firm advises on all forms of Florida spousal support, including the impact of recent statutory reforms, for both paying and receiving spouses. https://yaffafamilylawgroup.com/practice-areas/alimony ### Equitable Distribution Fair division of marital assets and debts in Florida divorce. Backed by in-house forensic accounting expertise, the firm identifies, values, and divides complex marital estates — including businesses, real estate, and retirement accounts. https://yaffafamilylawgroup.com/practice-areas/equitable-distribution ### Paternity Establish or contest paternity in Florida with experienced counsel. The firm handles paternity actions and the related custody, time-sharing, and support determinations that follow. https://yaffafamilylawgroup.com/practice-areas/paternity ### Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements Comprehensive prenuptial and postnuptial agreements drafted to protect assets and clarify expectations before or during marriage, prepared by a Family Law Attorney. https://yaffafamilylawgroup.com/practice-areas/nuptial-agreements ### Child Relocation Guidance through Florida's child relocation statutes, whether a parent seeks to relocate with a child or to prevent a relocation, with a focus on protecting parental rights and the child's best interests. https://yaffafamilylawgroup.com/practice-areas/relocation ### Modification of Orders Modify existing child support, custody, time-sharing, or alimony orders when a substantial change in circumstances occurs. The firm pursues and defends modification petitions throughout Florida. https://yaffafamilylawgroup.com/practice-areas/modifications ### Court Order Enforcement Enforce divorce decrees and family court orders in Florida, including contempt proceedings where a party fails to comply with support, custody, or property obligations. https://yaffafamilylawgroup.com/practice-areas/enforcement ## Attorneys & Team ### Doreen Yaffa — Founder & Managing Partner, experienced https://yaffafamilylawgroup.com/team/doreen-yaffa Doreen Yaffa founded Yaffa Family Law Group with a clear mission: to provide strategic, compassionate, and results-driven legal representation to individuals navigating life's most personal legal matters. What began as a vision to reshape the client experience in family law has grown into one of South Florida's premier boutique law firms, serving clients from Jupiter to Miami. Under Doreen's leadership, the firm has built a reputation for legal excellence and innovative service offerings, including options like limited representation and the streamlined SplytUp Services model. Doreen leads with a cost-benefit mindset, ensuring every case is handled with efficiency, clarity, and care. She is experienced in Marital & Family Law — a distinction held by fewer than six percent of eligible Florida attorneys. Recognition includes Super Lawyers Top Attorney 2021–2026, Best Lawyers in America, an Avvo Rating of 10.0 Superb, and an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. ### Anna Koontz — Associate Attorney https://yaffafamilylawgroup.com/team/anna-koontz Anna Koontz is an Associate Attorney at Yaffa Family Law Group, where she brings a strong sense of empathy and precision to her practice. A West Virginia native, Anna is passionate about helping families navigate the complex emotional and legal landscape of family law with confidence and clarity. Anna's journey into family law began unexpectedly — despite her background in Animal and Nutritional Sciences, a single elective course in Law and Legal Studies at West Virginia University sparked a newfound passion. She then enrolled at Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law. Before joining the firm, Anna developed her skills working with other South Florida firms, gaining valuable experience in family law and litigation. ### Micaela Fonseca — Associate Attorney https://yaffafamilylawgroup.com/team/micaela-fonseca Micaela is an Associate Attorney at Yaffa Family Law Group, where she represents clients in sophisticated family law matters with thoughtful counsel, strategic advocacy, and a steady, client-centered approach. Originally from Ecuador, Micaela came to the United States on a tennis scholarship before earning her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, cum laude, from Florida Atlantic University and her Juris Doctor from Michigan State University College of Law. Prior to joining the firm, she developed a strong litigation foundation through insurance defense and family law practice, gaining experience in motion practice, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation. As a mother, Micaela is especially mindful of issues affecting children and the importance of protecting their best interests. She is trilingual in English, Spanish, and French, and serves on the Board of the Young Lawyers Section of the South Palm Beach County Bar Association. ### Ariana Gutierrez — Attorney https://yaffafamilylawgroup.com/team/ariana-gutierrez Ariana Gutierrez, Esq. is an attorney at Yaffa Family Law Group, where she provides dedicated representation in all areas of family law, including divorce, custody, support, and equitable distribution. She is known for her calm, confident presence and her ability to guide clients through complex and emotional matters with professionalism and clarity. Ariana is highly regarded for her meticulous preparation, strategic thinking, and persuasive advocacy. Whether negotiating resolutions or litigating in court, she approaches each matter with precision, determination, and an unwavering commitment to her clients' best interests. Bilingual in Spanish. ### Denise Arevalo — CPA & Forensic Accountant https://yaffafamilylawgroup.com/team/denise-arevalo Denise Arevalo chose to work in family law after helping a close family member navigate their divorce, where she saw firsthand how overwhelming the financial aspects of the process can be. She applies her expertise as a licensed CPA and forensic accountant to help clients better understand their financial needs and disclosures. At Yaffa Family Law Group, Denise provides in-depth financial analysis and investigations, offering a comprehensive review of court disclosures and identifying key financial issues in marital dissolution cases. With over 20 years of accounting and finance experience, she brings accuracy, insight, and professionalism to every case. Bilingual in Spanish. ### Jeff Wilson — Director of Client Acquisition & Certified Life Coach https://yaffafamilylawgroup.com/team/jeff-wilson Jeff Wilson brings a passion for personal growth and a people-first mindset to his role as Director of Client Acquisition at Yaffa Family Law Group. With a background in professional coaching and over two decades in sales and customer relations, Jeff is often the first point of contact for those beginning their journey with the firm, ensuring that every client feels heard, supported, and guided from the very start. Beyond his work at the firm, Jeff co-hosts the Life After Divorce podcast alongside Founder and Managing Partner Doreen Yaffa. Bilingual in Spanish. ## Recognition - experienced in Marital & Family Law, The Florida Bar (Doreen Yaffa) - Super Lawyers Top Attorney 2021–2026 - Best Lawyers in America - Avvo Rating 10.0 Superb - AV Preeminent (Martindale-Hubbell) ## Contact - Phone: (561) 276-3880 - Address: 301 Yamato Rd #2190, Boca Raton, FL 33431 - Website: https://yaffafamilylawgroup.com - About the Firm: https://yaffafamilylawgroup.com/firm - Reviews & Recognition: https://yaffafamilylawgroup.com/reviews - Meet the Team: https://yaffafamilylawgroup.com/team - Blog: https://yaffafamilylawgroup.com/blog - Schedule a Consultation: https://yaffafamilylawgroup.com/consultation - Divorce Lawyer Boca Raton: https://yaffafamilylawgroup.com/divorce-attorney-boca-raton - Divorce Attorney for Port St. Lucie: https://yaffafamilylawgroup.com/divorce-attorney-port-st-lucie