FAMILY LAW MATTERS
OUR FIRM IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING GUIDANCE AND EXPERTISE TO OUR CLIENTS WHILE THEY NAVIGATE THE LEGAL SYSTEM DURING A DIVORCE OR OTHER FAMILY MATTERS.
IF YOU’VE BEEN SERVED WITH LEGAL DOCUMENTS, TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. CONTACT US TODAY.
DIVORCE
Divorce is a difficult time in anyone’s life, even if the decision was mutual. Our firm’s main focus is to guide our clients through this time while helping them understand the process, obtaining the best result for their case, and assisting them to move on once the case is resolved.
If you’ve already been served, you have a limited time to protect your rights. It is imperative to have someone on your side who you can rely on. If you just have questions about the dissolution of marriage process and need advice before the case has been filed, we’re there for you and can answer whatever questions you might have.
We handle divorce cases for clients in Tampa, Brandon, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, New Port Richey, Dade City, Brooksville, Lakeland, and elsewhere in the Tampa Bay Area.
PRE-NUPTIAL AGREEMENTS
The biggest misconception about pre-nuptial agreements is that only the wealthy or those who are marrying someone who is need one. That is simply not true. A prenuptial agreement is like insurance. While it may not be a safeguard against divorce, it certainly helps make the process much smoother if that does happen.
Think of how much easier dividing yours and your spouse’s property and would be if it was all worked out ahead of time? This is possible when the time is taken in advance to sort out the details of a possible separation. You can save valuable time spent in fighting in the Courts and money spent on means to do so.
If you are engaged and considering a pre-nuptial agreement, contact our office today for a free consultation. If your fiancé has retained an attorney to draft the documents, our office is also available for review and to represent and negotiate on your behalf. We are here for you!
PATERNITY
Filing a paternity action in Court is how men are able to establish legal rights to their child. Many think that just having their name on the child’s birth certificate is enough to grant them custody rights to their child. This is a common misconception in Florida. If the couple is not married, then the Court must create a parenting plan to determine custody and timehsharing between the parents.
Consulting with an experienced family law attorney is your first step in obtaining the rights that every parent deserves. We are available to answer your all questions and help you get started on the right track.
CHILD SUPPORT
Child support calculations are often overwhelming and confusing. The importance of having someone trained in the law and the formulas used to make those calculations cannot be understated.
In Florida, there are statutory guidelines, along with the child’s needs, that determine what amount each parent is responsible to providing in support each month. Contact us today to have a family attorney on your side to ensure that the numbers add up to the proper amount.
ALIMONY AND SPOUSAL SUPPORT
Every state has different alimony laws, and you need to have a lawyer on your side who knows the laws in your state. In Florida, the Court weighs the asking party’s need for the support and the paying party’s ability to pay the amounts asked for along with certain statutory guidelines. In addition to those factors, there are also tax considerations to take into account.
In cases where alimony is an issue, it’s important to know the ins and outs of the law. If you believe you are entitled to alimony or if your spouse is asking for you to pay spousal support, it is essential to have a thorough understanding of this sometimes complicated area of divorce law.
CHILD CUSTODY
Most states, including Florida, use the “child’s best interest” standard along with several other specific factors when deciding the custody and timesharing arrangement for the children. In Florida, courts recognize that children benefit from frequent contact with both parents and no one parent starts out with a greater right to time with the children.
Child custody is probably the most heated and emotionally charged issue when it comes to a divorce. Parents wonder if they are going to lose time with their children and if their relationship with them will change dramatically. If you are facing this kind of pressure, you need to be equipped with the right information and knowledge possible.
When custody of your children is at stake, you need an expert in family law and custody matters on your side, fighting for your family.