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Florida Divorce Law
The dissolution of a marriage affects all important aspects of the lives of the family members: their economic status, the relationship of the spouses, the welfare of the children, and the parents' relationships with the children. As a family law attorney I not only explain Florida divorce law to a client at our initial consultation, but explore all options and find out how the problems began. At all times I vigorously protect the client's economic and parental rights.
Often, through negotiations and possibly divorce mediation I am able to help my clients avoid expensive, lengthy, and stressful trials. However, when a client's interests are best protected by going to court, I apply all my skills as a twenty-two year veteran trial lawyer to seeing that the outcome is favorable and that all issues, including division of marital property, child custody, visitation, alimony, and child support, are carefully addressed. If you would like to make arrangements for a consultation about my services as a divorce attorney please contact my New Port Richey office.
No-fault divorce law in Florida allows one spouse to end a marriage if he or she feels it is irretrievably broken. I listen carefully during the initial consultation with a client. If there is any doubt about the need for a divorce I will suggest that the client work with professionals to see that all financial, medical, and emotional issues causing stress in the relationship have been addressed and possibly attempt marital and personal counseling before making the decision to get a divorce.
Florida Child Custody Guidelines: Divorced and Unmarried Parents
Florida family court judges are required to see that child custody arrangements are in the best interests of the child. A mother may be concerned about an infant having overnight visitation with the baby's father. There may be allegations of sexual, emotional, or physical abuse.The courts will consider all factors, including the record of each parent's involvement with the child, the importance of stability in the child's life, the income and time each parent is able to contribute, and determine which parent gets custody (primary residential care) and what visitation / parenting time will be provided for the non-custodial parent.
If it can be shown that a change in a custody decree is in a child's best interests it is advisable to arrange for a modification of custody. When a custodial parent considers relocation the parent is required to notify the non-custodial parent and the court determines whether the move is in the best interests of the child, or whether it is designed to prevent visitation.
Nothing is more important than your child's welfare. Be sure to consult with a well-qualified child custody lawyer about your parental rights.
Gary A. Urso
7702 Massachusetts Avenue
New Port Richey, FL 34653
Phone: 727-847-7808
Toll-free: 866-771-7808
Fax: 727-847-6621
Free Initial Telephone Consultation
Family law attorney Gary A. Urso assists clients in New Port Richey, St. Petersburg, Brooksville, Dade City, Spring Hill, Zephyr Hills, Tarpon Springs, Holiday, Palm Harbor, Clearwater, and Port Richey; and in Pasco County, Pinellas County, Hernando County, and other communities throughout the Tampa Bay area and the West Coast of Florida with divorce, custody, child dependency, mediation, domestic violence, and other domestic law issues.