Going through a divorce can be extremely stressful for everyone involved. In order to relieve some of the stress caused by the situation, turn to an experienced and knowledgeable Tampa divorce lawyer. The circumstances which lead people to need the services of a family law attorney are difficult and emotional. The decision of hiring a divorce lawyer in Tampa to guide you through this part of your life is critical. Because Florida is a no-fault divorce state, you must adhere to specific regulations and guidelines when seeking a divorce. Often, the following are at issue in a divorce situation:

Child Custody

Our firm is frequently involved in child custody matters, whether they be in connection with the initial divorce of the parents, in the process of paternity proceedings, or subsequent to a divorce where there has been a change in circumstances since the original determination as to custody was made.

Child custody can include:

• A determination as to where the child would primarily reside
• The manner and method of contact and visitation which the non-custodial parent would be entitled to exercise
• The sharing of parental responsibilities.

Child Support

An action to determine child support is typically incidental to dissolution of marriage or paternity proceeding. The Tampa divorce lawyers at the Lenoir Law Firm will assist persons seeking to establish, enforce, or modify a child support determination.

Dissolution of Marriage

Our Divorce lawyers in Tampa Bay, Florida handle all aspects of dissolution of marriage, also referred to commonly as divorce. These proceedings would involve the identification, valuation, and distribution of the assets and liabilities acquired during a marriage as well as issues of alimony and spousal support. If the parties have minor children, dissolution proceedings would also address the determination of custody and contact regarding the children and all aspects of the children’s support.

Domestic Violence

When physical violence occurs, or there is a threat of physical harm between persons that are presently married, formerly married, related by blood or marriage, or have a child in common, there are civil proceedings to obtain a domestic violence injunction or restraining order to prevent future violence, grant custody of children, award support, and obtain exclusive use of a home. The grant of a domestic violence injunction is available when an immediate and present danger of harm exists. Domestic violence injunctions have civil and criminal ramifications. The law office of Ivan T. Lenoir II PA will assist persons seeking to obtain, maintain, or defend a domestic violence action.

Read more about Domestic Violence here.

Paternity

Paternity cases involve legally establishing the identity of the natural father of a child in instances where the parties are not married. In such proceedings, all aspects of that relationship are adjudicated, including the determination of the rights and obligations of both parents in respect to the care and support of the child or children.

Post Judgment Modifications

After the entry of a final judgment of dissolution of marriage or paternity action, it may be necessary to modify the terms of the final judgment because of a change in the circumstances of the parties or their minor children. The law office of Ivan T. Lenoir II PA assist persons seeking to modify the custodial arrangements, including visitation, of their minor children or modification of financial support between former spouses (alimony) or child support.