About John R. Gilhart
John R. Gilhart II is an attorney practicing in Florida who works on family law matters. He represents individuals and families in disputes that touch on finances, custody and parental rights. His day-to-day work combines courtroom appearances with negotiated settlements.
He is admitted to practice in Florida and is listed as a member of professional associations. Those memberships keep him connected to statewide developments in family law and to other lawyers handling similar cases. He maintains a practice at Family First Legal Group, where he handles a range of cases for clients across the state.
Gilhart's work covers divorce proceedings, child custody and visitation disputes, child support and spousal support questions. He also handles paternity issues and related family court matters. He takes both contested and uncontested matters to resolution. That means preparing pleadings, taking depositions, and arguing motions as needed, as well as negotiating settlements when a negotiated outcome better serves a client’s goals.
Courtroom experience is part of his practice. Gilhart appears in Florida state courts and advocates for clients before judges and magistrates. File-driven tasks occupy much of his time: drafting agreements, assembling financial disclosures, and managing case calendars. He also advises on enforcement or modification of existing orders when circumstances change.
Clients who work with him generally seek clear explanations of the options available in family court. He explains legal standards for custody, the factors courts consider for support, and how property division proceeds. He also assists clients in preparing for court dates and in understanding potential outcomes. That practical orientation helps clients move through a system that can feel complex and procedural.
Outside client work, he remains involved with current professional networks and follows changes in Florida family law doctrine and procedure. That attention helps when statutes or local rules shift how cases are handled.
He practices at Family First Legal Group and regularly represents clients in divorce, custody, support and other family law matters in Florida. His present work centers on resolving family law disputes through both litigation and negotiated agreement.
