Helena Y. Farber is a magna cum laude graduate of Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law and a member of the Florida Bar. Ms. Farber received her undergraduate degree in psychology from Loyola University Chicago.During law school, Ms. Farber interned with the Honorable Renee Goldenberg, Broward County Circuit Court family judge. She also contributed over 200 pro bono hours representing underprivileged individuals as a Certified Legal Intern at Children and Families Clinic. After Helena graduated law school, she worked as an associate attorney for a Ft. Lauderdale, civil litigation law firm. At this firm Ms. Farber represented corporations like Citizens Insurance, Volkswagen, and Mercedes and acquired valuable courtroom experience. Ms. Farber had an opportunity to fully immerse myself into the family law when she worked for an excellent Broward family law firm, which has been in business for over 30 years. During Ms. Farber's several years as the associate attorney for the firm, she helped numerous clients navigate complex and emotionally charged divorces, paternity actions, modifications, and other legal proceedings.
During Helena's free time, she loves volunteering at her local animal shelter, hanging out on the couch, and watching movies with her husband, rescue dog Lola, and two rescue cats Blade and Kuzya.
Ms. Farber's background in psychology and a modern approach to the practice of law gives her a unique edge to help her clients come up with innovative, outside of the box solutions, while also being cost effective. Helena does not just look at each case from a legal perspective, but instead she uses a global approach, taking into account economical, psychological, and moral aspects. Ms. Farber's clients call her their confidant, and they always know that she has their best interests in mind.
Practice areas
Alimony, Mediation, Marital Settlement Agreement, division of assets and liabilities, Parenting Plan, timesharing, parental responsibility, custody, visitation.
Stepparent and relative adoption, domestication of foreign adoption judgments
Establishment and modification
Parenting Plan, Establish of Paternity, Disestablishment of Paternity, visitation, custody, timesharing, parental responsibility
representing individuals in Department of Revenue cases, modification of child support
Stalking, harassment, cyberstalking
Name change, unbundled legal services, relocation with minor child
prenuptial/antenuptial agreement and postnuptial agreements
Preparation of required documents
Languages spoken
Russian
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 2012 | 06/01/2022 |
Legal answers | 16 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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10 Best Law Firms | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2018 |
Client Champion Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
Best Child Support Lawyer in Miami | Expertise | 2017 |
10 Best Law Firms | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2017 |
Received Book Award (highest grade) in Real Estate Transactions | CALI Awards | 2011 |
Received Book Award(highest grade) in Children & Families Clinic | CALI Awards | 2011 |
Book Award (highest grade)- Constitutional Law I | CALI Awards | 2010 |
Damski Award | B'nai B'rith Justice Unit #5207 | 2010 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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President and Attorney | Farber Law, P.A. | 2016 - Present |
Associate Attorney | Law Office of Cindy S. Vova, P.A. | 2014 - 2016 |
Associate Attorney | Bromagen & Rathet, P.A | 2012 - 2014 |
Certified Legal Intern | Children and Families Clinic, Shepard Broad Law Center | 2011 - 2011 |
Judicial Intern | Honorable Renee Goldenberg, 17th Judicial Circuit of FL | 2010 - 2010 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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The Lawyers Collective | Member | 2017 - Present |
Russian American Bar Association (Florida chapter) | Member | 2017 - Present |
Family Law American Inn of Court | Member | 2017 - Present |
Broward County Bar Association | Member | 2016 - Present |
Dade County Bar Association | Member | 2016 - Present |
Aventura Marketing Council | Member | 2016 - Present |
Russian American Chamber of South Florida | Member | 2016 - Present |
Broward County Matrimonial Lawyers | Member | 2016 - Present |
Russian Connections | Member | 2016 - Present |
Florida Bar | Member | 2012 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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www.farberlawpa.com | HOW FLORIDA COURTS DETERMINE CHILD SUPPORT, EXPLAINED | 2018 |
www.farberlawpa.com | HOW IS ALIMONY DETERMINED IN A FLORIDA DIVORCE? | 2018 |
www.farberlawpa.com | UNBUNDLED LEGAL SERVICES: WHAT IS IT EXACTLY AND HOW DO THEY BENEFIT YOU? | 2018 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center | 2012 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Russian Connections Breakfast | You be the Judge! | 2017 |
Russian Connections Breakfast | True or False: Little knows facts about Family Law | 2016 |
Case name | Outcome |
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False Domestic Violence Injunction | After 4 hours of testimony from the Father and his witnesses, the Judge dismissed the injunction. |
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Leisa Morrill-Wintz, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 14, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Helena is thoughtful and personable. She is a great asset to our Broward Family Law Community!
Ksenia Maiorova, Divorce and separation Attorney on Oct 18, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Helena is intelligent, proactive and diligent in her approach to practicing law. I would refer clients to her without any hesitation.
Anastasia White, Family Attorney on Sep 25, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Attorney Helena Farber is one of my top recommendations for my clients who are in need of a family law attorney. I have referred several of my clients to Ms. Farber, and they all were incredibly happy with her services. Ms. Farber is very knowledgeable, organized, and provides each client with personal, individualized attention. I endorse Attorney Helena Farber.
Eliot Dempsey, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jun 6, 2018
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I find Ms. Farber to be the utmost professional. Her superior knowledge and attention to detail coupled with her ability to calmly avoid unnecessary fights and focus on the goals of her client are top notch. I endorse this lawyer.
Raisa Romaelle, Family Attorney on Apr 9, 2018
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Helena is smart and has a passion for the work she does. Her clients are lucky to have her! I highly recommend!
Rahul Aggarwal, Unknown Attorney on Feb 28, 2018
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An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services.
Paulina Forrest, Family Attorney on Feb 7, 2018
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Helena is a true professional and a learned colleague. She is to go-to attorney for family matters serving both international and local clients.
Katie Shenko, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 24, 2018
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Helena is a an excellent family law attorney. She takes her time to understand the sensitive issues that arise in family law cases and diligently takes care of her clients' needs.
Richard Skeen, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 10, 2018
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I endorse this lawyer.
Adam Geller, Family Attorney on Jan 10, 2018
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I endorse this lawyer. I have sent several clients of mine to meet with Helena, and they have all reported back with very high remarks of Helena's professionalism and knowledge on their issues.
Elizabeth Edwards, Family Attorney on Dec 27, 2017
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Ms. Farber is a professional, ethical, and knowledgeable family law attorney. I endorse this lawyer.
Shanttel Grullon, Family Attorney on May 25, 2017
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Helena is approachable, insightful, and passionate about her practice. She seeks justice for her clients in a proactive and ethical manner. Her bright spirit and positive attitude are a pleasure to be around.
Mari Ribeiro, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 3, 2017
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I highly respect and admire Mrs. Farber's abilities as an attorney in our community. She works extremely hard on each case and fights for her client's best interest. It is with pleasure that I endorse this lawyer.
Veronica Semino, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 11, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Helena is very knowledgeable and resourceful. I endorse this lawyer.
Evan Ostfeld, Family Attorney on Feb 24, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Helena is an excellent, well respected and personable attorney who cares about her clients. As such, I fully endorse her services.
Roman Faizorin, Divorce and separation Attorney on Dec 8, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
We confidently refer our clients who require family law services to Ms. Farber.
Nancy Adkins, Child custody Attorney on Oct 30, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Helena is lovely and eager to help. She is very knowledgeable in what she does, and is motivated to assist her clients as well as colleagues.
H. Aalsberg, Divorce and separation Attorney on Oct 26, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Simply said Helena Y. Farder, Esq., is an excellent lawyer. If you need to win, you need to call her. I endorse her
Gerard Lazzara, Divorce and separation Attorney on Oct 18, 2016
Relationship: Other
The Russian-speaking community of Florida desperately needs the kind of skill and commitment that Ms. Farber brings to her family law practice.
Pamela D'Alo, Unknown Attorney on Apr 18, 2013
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Helena is extremely good with the law and always prepared. I endorse this lawyer.
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