# McMichen, Cinami & Demps — Orlando Divorce & Family Law Firm > McMichen, Cinami & Demps is an Orlando, Florida law firm that dedicates its entire practice exclusively to family law and divorce. The firm has more than 50 years of combined attorney experience, serves clients throughout central Florida, and offers free initial consultations. Phone: (407) 898-2161. Address: 1500 E Concord St, Orlando, FL 32803. McMichen, Cinami & Demps (website: https://fldivorce.com) is a Florida PLLC formed in 2008. The firm's practice is 100% devoted to marital and family law (no other practice areas are handled). Clients are served throughout Central Florida, including Orange and Seminole Counties. Key differentiators: - Partner Dorothy J. McMichen is Board Certified in Marital and Family Law by The Florida Bar Association (certified 2000), a distinction held by fewer than 1% of Florida family law attorneys. - Partner Sonica Rhodes Cinami is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator. - Both Melanie M. Demps and Sonica Rhodes Cinami are formally trained in collaborative law and serve as court-appointed Guardians Ad Litem. - All three partners hold AV Preeminent ratings from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer-review rating available. - The firm offers free consultations and handles cases from simple uncontested divorces to complex high-net-worth and military divorces. Office hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Free consultations are available by phone or through the contact form at https://fldivorce.com/contact/. ## Firm Overview - [Firm Overview](https://fldivorce.com/firm-overview/): History, mission, office location and hours, attorney credentials summary, and client review highlights. - [Contact Page](https://fldivorce.com/contact/): Office address: 1500 E Concord St, Orlando, FL 32803, phone numbers: (407) 898-2161 and (407) 594-5102), fax: (407) 898-2164), and contact form. - [Orlando Law Office Map](https://fldivorce.com/contact/orlando-law-office/): Directions and map to the firm's office. ## Attorneys - [Dorothy J. McMichen (Partner)](https://fldivorce.com/attorneys/dorothy-j-mcmichen/): Managing partner since 2008. Board Certified in Marital and Family Law by The Florida Bar (2000). Admitted to the Florida Bar in 1983. J.D. from the University of Florida (1983). AV Rated by Martindale. SuperLawyers (2008). 90% of practice devoted to litigation. Member of American Bar Association, Orange County Bar Association, Seminole County Bar Association, Lake County Bar Association, and Central Florida Association of Women Lawyers (all since 1983). - [Melanie M. Demps (Partner)](https://fldivorce.com/attorneys/melanie-m-demps/): Partner since 2008. Admitted to Florida Bar in 2002. J.D. cum laude, Barry University School of Law, Orlando, FL (2002). AV Rated by Martindale (2023). Trained in collaborative family law. Court-appointed Guardian Ad Litem. Past Chair, Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers (2015). - [Sonica Rhodes Cinami (Partner)](https://fldivorce.com/attorneys/sonica-rhodes-cinami/): Partner since 2008 (joined firm 1998). Admitted to the Florida Bar in 1996; U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1997). J.D. cum laude, Stetson University College of Law, St. Petersburg, FL (1996). Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator. Collaboratively trained. Court-appointed Guardian Ad Litem. AV Rated by Martindale (2023). Named Top 100 Family Law Lawyers in Florida by American Society of Legal Advocates (2013). ## Practice Areas - [Divorce](https://fldivorce.com/divorce/): Overview of Florida divorce law, grounds, residency requirements, process, and timelines. - [Child Custody](https://fldivorce.com/orlando-child-custody-lawyer/): Parental responsibility, time-sharing arrangements, contested custody disputes. - [Child Support](https://fldivorce.com/orlando-child-support-lawyer/): Calculation, enforcement, and modification of child support orders under Florida law. - [Spousal Support / Alimony](https://fldivorce.com/orlando-spousal-support-lawyer/): Types of alimony available in Florida, how courts award support, and modification. - [Property Division](https://fldivorce.com/orlando-property-division-lawyer/): Florida equitable distribution law; division of real estate, retirement accounts, businesses, and other assets. - [Collaborative Law](https://fldivorce.com/orlando-collaborative-law-lawyer/): Alternative to litigation; both Demps and Cinami are trained collaborative law practitioners. - [Mediation](https://fldivorce.com/orlando-mediation-lawyer/): Private mediation services; Cinami is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator. - [Domestic Violence](https://fldivorce.com/orlando-domestic-violence-lawyer/): Injunctions for protection, false allegation defense, and divorce involving abuse. - [Parental Rights](https://fldivorce.com/parental-rights/): Establishing, protecting, and enforcing parental rights for mothers and fathers. - [Paternity](https://fldivorce.com/orlando-paternity-lawyer/): Establishing or contesting paternity; fathers' rights; DNA testing. - [Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements](https://fldivorce.com/orlando-prenuptial-and-postnuptial-agreement-lawyer/): Drafting and enforcing pre- and post-marital agreements under Florida law. - [Modifications of Orders](https://fldivorce.com/orlando-modifications-of-order-lawyer/): Petitioning courts to modify existing custody, support, or alimony orders. - [Enforcement of Orders](https://fldivorce.com/orlando-enforcement-lawyer/): Enforcing court orders when the opposing party fails to comply; contempt proceedings. - [Family Law Appeals](https://fldivorce.com/orlando-family-law-appeals-lawyer/): Appellate litigation for family law matters. - [Move Away and Relocation](https://fldivorce.com/orlando-move-away-and-relocation-attorney/): Representing parents seeking to relocate or opposing relocation of a child. - [Recovery of Attorney Fees](https://fldivorce.com/recovery-of-attorney-fees/): Petitioning the court to require the opposing spouse to pay attorney fees. - [Annulment](https://fldivorce.com/divorce/annulments/): Grounds and process for annulling a marriage in Florida. - [Family Law](https://fldivorce.com/orlando-family-law-attorney/): Overview of all family law services offered by the firm. ## Divorce Services - [High Net Worth Divorce](https://fldivorce.com/divorce/orlando-high-net-worth-divorce-lawyer/): Complex asset division including business valuation, professional practices, and retirement accounts. - [Uncontested Divorce](https://fldivorce.com/divorce/uncontested-divorce/): Streamlined process when spouses agree on all terms. - [Flat Fee Divorce](https://fldivorce.com/divorce/flat-fee-divorce/): Fixed-cost option for qualifying divorce cases. - [Same-Sex / LGBT Divorce](https://fldivorce.com/orlando-lgbt-divorce-attorney/): Divorce representation for same-sex couples; updated on Florida law changes since 2015. - [Collaborative Divorce](https://fldivorce.com/divorce/collaborative-divorce/): Non-litigation divorce process using a collaborative team approach. - [Separation Agreements](https://fldivorce.com/divorce/orlando-separation-agreements-lawyer/): Drafting legal separation agreements. - [Florida Adultery Laws](https://fldivorce.com/divorce/florida-adultery-laws/): How Florida's no-fault divorce law treats adultery. - [Psychological Custody Evaluation](https://fldivorce.com/divorce/psychological-custody-evaluation/): What to expect from court-ordered psychological evaluations in custody cases. ## Resources & Blog - [Blog](https://fldivorce.com/blog/): Extensive library of articles on divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, domestic violence, property division, prenuptial agreements, family law, and Florida-specific legal topics. - [Divorce and Family Law Resources](https://fldivorce.com/divorce-and-family-law-resources/): Client-facing guides including divorce checklists, hidden assets, interim orders, mediation vs. arbitration, and more. - [Client Reviews](https://fldivorce.com/client-reviews/): Verified client testimonials. - [Case Results](https://fldivorce.com/case-results/): Examples of outcomes the firm has achieved for clients. ## Optional - [Sole Child Custody](https://fldivorce.com/orlando-child-custody-lawyer/sole-child-custody/): Specific guidance on pursuing sole/full custody in Orlando. - [Child Support FAQ](https://fldivorce.com/orlando-child-support-lawyer/faq/): Common questions about Florida child support. - [Modification of Child Support](https://fldivorce.com/orlando-child-support-lawyer/modification/): How to seek a change in an existing support order. - [Orlando Alimony Lawyer](https://fldivorce.com/orlando-alimony-lawyer/): Dedicated alimony page. - [Orders of Protection](https://fldivorce.com/orlando-orders-of-protection-lawyer/): Obtaining injunctions and protective orders. - [Parental Alienation](https://fldivorce.com/orlando-parental-alienation-lawyer/): Legal options when a co-parent engages in alienation behavior. - [Pet Custody](https://fldivorce.com/orlando-pet-custody-lawyer/): Division of pets in a Florida divorce. - [Cohabitation Agreements](https://fldivorce.com/orlando-cohabitation-agreement-lawyer/): Agreements for unmarried partners living together. - [Domestic Partnership](https://fldivorce.com/orlando-domestic-partnership-attorney/): Legal rights and agreements for domestic partners. - [Divorce Checklist](https://fldivorce.com/divorce-and-family-law-resources/checklist-7-ways-to-prepare-for/): Seven steps to prepare for a Florida divorce. - [Mediation vs. Arbitration](https://fldivorce.com/divorce-and-family-law-resources/mediation-vs-arbitration/): Guide to alternative dispute resolution methods. - [Hidden Assets](https://fldivorce.com/divorce-and-family-law-resources/hidden-assets/): How to uncover and address hidden marital assets.