Law Office of Russell Knight

Our child support attorneys help establish, modify, and enforce child support orders in Southwest Florida. We guide clients through Florida's complex child support calculations considering income, parenting time, and children's needs. Our approach balances legal requirements with practical solutions for post-divorce family dynamics.

We handle all alimony types including temporary, rehabilitative, and permanent support. Our attorneys advocate for fair support arrangements while considering tax implications and future modifications. We help clients understand Florida's evolving alimony laws and court precedents.

Our firm creates customized parenting plans addressing time-sharing schedules, holiday arrangements, and decision-making responsibilities. We help modify existing orders to accommodate changing family circumstances while prioritizing children's best interests.

We protect client interests in dividing complex assets including real estate, retirement accounts, and business interests. Our attorneys handle valuation disputes and trace non-marital property claims while navigating Florida's equitable distribution laws.

From contested litigation to collaborative divorces, our attorneys provide comprehensive representation. We handle all aspects including temporary orders, discovery, mediation, and trial preparation while maintaining focus on clients' long-term post-divorce needs.

Licensed since 2006, Russell Knight specializes in family law with extensive trial experience. He founded this Naples practice after working in Chicago and perfecting Spanish language skills. He focuses on client education and transparent billing practices.

Licensed in Illinois and Florida, Seth Lapidus brings family law expertise after completing advanced trial training. He joined the firm following Florida bar admission and focuses on divorce and custody matters.

With over a decade of Florida family law experience, Terry DeSalvo handles complex divorces and high-net-worth cases. A Florida Gulf Coast University honors graduate, he's recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine.

We provide comprehensive family law services including divorce, child support, alimony, parenting time arrangements, and property division.

Child support calculations consider both parents' incomes, parenting time percentages, and the children's specific needs following Florida statutory guidelines.

Florida recognizes bridge-the-gap, rehabilitative, durational, permanent, and lump-sum alimony with specific eligibility requirements for each type.

Florida divides marital assets equitably considering factors like marriage duration, each spouse's contributions, and financial circumstances.

Yes, we provide free initial consultations to discuss your family law matter and legal options.

Going through a divorce is horrible! Going through a divorce where children are involved is the scariest thing I have ever been through in my life! The anxiety of it all is so intense it is just mind numbing! Thank God for Russell Knight! With my case in particular, (I won't get into details), Russell told me "I have a plan, trust me". I trusted him and he led me through the most difficult time in my life! Russell Knight will come up with a game plan for your specific case. He is a dedicated, hardworking fighter and he really cares about his clients. Thank you Russell Knight!

I cannot tell you how pleased I am with Russell and how fortunate I feel to have found him. He helped us get our family back together during a bitter custody battle that lasted over a year. He not only worked very hard for us, he was brilliant and compassionate. The 2 Judges we had liked him because he is very smart and likable, and he knows what they are looking for. He kept us informed and updated. He kept us hopeful but did not make promises. He coached us so well that we didn't fall apart on the stand! I would highly recommend him.

Russell Knight has been has been supportive and understanding from the first day we met him. He took his time in listening and comprehending our situation. Russell is knowledgeable, professional, and straightforward with his work. He keeps us updated every step of the way and if we ever have any questions he is usually always available. During a time when my boyfriend and I felt like there was no solution to our unjust problems, Russell has offered the best support and advice for a solution.

So far the court has been granting us everything we deserve and we truly could not be happier. He's helping us win the battle and all for an extremely affordable price. I can not recommend anyone better.

Russell helped me win a very complicated case. He was transparent, knowledgeable, responsive and was in line with his initial predictions on outcomes of the proceedings. I would use him again as needed. Highly recommended!

Russell has been a committed legal ally to me as I have struggled with post-decree conflicts with my ex-husband. I don't like legal conflicts and I get emotional. Russell has been very understanding and explains everything to me as clearly as he can. He comes up with new options when the conflict gets to be too much for me and I just want to quit. He knows what's right and he is willing to fight for those things.

He also does his best to keep conflict to a minimum. He is not seeking to prolong the conflicts. I feel that he is in my corner even when I have lost hope. That's why I feel that I am in good hands with Russell. His fees are also reasonable and he is honest and thorough with his accounting. He is not out to squeeze out every dollar he can during our most vulnerable moments. At this point, I expect that my post-decree woes will continue and I will continue to go to Russell to support me and defend my interests against a bully ex-husband who just wants to hurt me. I can trust Russell to make appropriate legal decisions because he has my best interest at heart and he knows what's right!

After firing 2 lawyers we have found Russell through the internet. He is truly the best! He helped my husband and I win what seemed to be a very long custody battle of my StepSon. We have used Russell's services since 2008. He helped us establish visitation, motioned for vacation and holidays and finally when we were ready he reviewed full custody with us and explained everything. He was very homest and we trusted him 1000% with everything.

If he would of through that we did not have a chance he would of told us right away. With his help and knowledge we were paired with the right Child Representative we fought hard along side with Russell to do what was best for my Step Son. Thank you Russell for everything you have helped us with and for always being so understanding and supportive. I highly recommend Russell for any case as he is very professional, known throughout the court personel, and the most important VERY REAL!

... and I have had to deal with many lawyers over the years - divorce, custody, bankruptcy, more custody issues, etc. Russell is still the only lawyer I recommend to anyone looking for one. He is honest, knowledgeable, responsible, experienced and he works fast. His fees are very reasonable and he doesn't "work the clock" like so many of his colleagues with whom I have worked in the past. I highly recommend Russell Knight to anyone looking for a great lawyer.

Russell Knight is one of the most knowledgeable, caring family law attorneys I have ever met. I trust him implicitly. If you are in the Naples FL area and you are in need of a smart and trustworthy divorce attorney you should give Russell a call.

One of my friends was in desperate need of advice from a lawyer, I referred her to Russell Knight. He was very knowledgeable and helpful. She could not be happier!

I've known Russell for years. He is dedicated, hard-working, and is committed to his clients. He gives great legal advice and is professional, reliable, and trustworthy. I recommend visiting his office and checking out his website.

Russell and his team are as good as it gets. He has been our family attorney for the past 6+ years and has always exceeded expectations. My husband and I moved to NC a couple of years ago and still retained Russell's firm services as we felt it truly is the best option out there. From great legal advice to helping us through the naturalization process, his firm has always made the end to end process so easy and straightforward. I cannot recommend him enough.