Scott M. Weiss

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Scott M. Weiss: Attorney with Weiner & Weiss, LLC
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For over twenty years Scott M. Weiss has practiced exclusively family law, assisting clients in divorce, child custody and support, spousal support, distribution of marital property, and post-judgment modifications. As a family law attorney, Mr. Weiss works diligently to serve his clients with compassion and sensitivity while vigorously protecting their rights. Mr. Weiss earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Binghamton University in Binghamton, New York in 2002, and went on to pursue his law degree at Nova Southeastern University, graduating in 2005. He was admitted to the Florida Bar the same year. Partnering with Gary D. Weiner, he now provides family law services to clients throughout Broward and Palm Beach Counties in South Florida. Mr. Weiss previously served as co-chair of the Family Law Committee of the South Palm Beach County Bar Association and is a member of the Florida Bar’s Family Law Section. Mr. Weiss serves as President of the South Palm Beach County Bar Association for 2026- 2027. Mr. Weiss is rated AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell®, the definitive guide to the most distinguished law firms and attorneys in America. In 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 Mr. Weiss was selected as a Rising Star and as a Super Lawyer for 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 in the area of Family Law by Super Lawyers Magazine. Mr. Weiss also enjoys a 10 of 10 Superb Rating by the legal website AVVO. For 2015, 2016 and 2017 Mr. Weiss was chosen by The American Society of Legal Advocates as one of the Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 practicing Florida Family Law. Mr. Weiss was selected a Top 10 Family Law Attorney by Attorney and Practice Magazine.

Mr. Weiss is admitted to practice in the State of Florida, as well as the United States Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

Areas of Practice (83)

  • Family Law
  • Child Support
  • Child Custody
  • Spousal Support
  • Divorce
  • Post Divorce Modification
  • Premarital Agreements
  • Postnuptial Agreements
  • Mediation
  • Alimony
  • Domestic Violence
  • Visitation Rights
  • Distribution Agreements
  • Adoptions
  • Agency Adoptions
  • Annulment
  • Assisted Reproductive Technology
  • Child Abduction
  • Child Advocacy
  • Child Care
  • Child Abuse and Neglect
  • Child Custody Mediation
  • Child Dependency
  • Child Protection
  • Child Sexual Abuse
  • Child Welfare
  • Childrens Rights
  • Civil Unions
  • Cohabitation Agreements
  • Collaborative Family Law
  • Community Property Law
  • Day Care
  • Divorce Arbitration
  • Divorce Mediation
  • Divorce Taxation
  • Domestic Partnerships
  • Domestic Relations
  • Domestic Torts
  • Equitable Distribution
  • Family Arbitration
  • Family Mediation
  • Fathers Rights
  • Foster Care
  • Grandparents Custody
  • Gay and Lesbian Family Law
  • Grandparents Visitation Rights
  • Independent Adoptions
  • International Adoptions
  • International Child Abduction
  • International Child Custody
  • International Family Law
  • Interstate Adoptions
  • Interstate Child Custody
  • Interstate Support
  • Juvenile Law
  • Juvenile Dependency
  • Legal Separation
  • Marital Agreements
  • Marital Property Distribution
  • Marital Property Law
  • Marital Property Settlements
  • Matrimonial Bankruptcy Law
  • Matrimonial Law
  • Military Divorce
  • Name Changes
  • No Fault Divorce
  • Non-Traditional Family Law
  • Orphans Court Practice
  • Palimony
  • Parental Kidnapping
  • Parental Rights
  • Parenting Time
  • Paternity
  • Post Nuptial Agreements
  • Private Adoptions
  • Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)
  • Restraining Orders
  • Same Sex Marriage
  • Step Parent Adoptions
  • Surrogacy Law
  • Termination of Parental Rights
  • Third Party Custody
  • Uncontested Divorce

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Binghamton University, B.A., 2002
Law School Attended:
Nova Southeastern University, J.D., 2005
Year of First Admission:
2005
Admission:
2018, United States Supreme Court; 2017, United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit; 2008, United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida; 2005, Florida
Memberships:
2012-2017- Chair of the Family Law Committee South Palm Beach County Bar Association

2017 President of Young Lawyers Section of South Palm Beach County Bar Association;

The Florida Bar (Member, Family Law Section).

ISLN:
919251838

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Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (21 reviews)
  • Legal Knowledge

    4.6/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0
  • Communication

    4.4/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.5/5.0
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A year ago I was going through a divorce that was most distressing. I was most fortunate to have found Scott Weiss. He represented me during this action. Scott was professional, understanding, and ve...

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