Sarasota Divorce Lawyer
Sarasota Divorce Lawyer
When it comes to matters of family law, the experienced Sarasota Divorce Lawyer at Jodat Law Group understand how delicate and emotional these types of situations can be. Our attorneys are compassionate and care about helping you retain your family rights, protecting your assets and making sure you get what you deserve in a divorce or any other legal family situation. This includes child custody, child support and spousal support cases.
Family Law Options
Several options may be available to you for your family law case. Fill out the form on this page or give us a call at 877-JODATLAW (877-563-2852) to discuss your case and schedule a free consultation. Our goal is to protect your rights and the rights of your children without disrupting your life any more than it already is. We will try our best to handle your case outside of court so you and your children are not subjected to the stress a courtroom situation can cause.
For family law cases, we will first try to come to agreeable terms directly with the attorneys of the other party. You are not required to be present for most negotiations. If an agreement cannot be reached, we will then attempt mediation. Using a third-party mediator is usually more favorable than taking your case to family court. However, if mediation fails, we are fully prepared to defend your interests in a court of law.
When you come to your initial consultation, we encourage you to bring as much supporting evidence as you can provide to give us a clear picture of your situation and concerns. The details and facts surrounding your case will help us understand how to proceed in the most favorable manner. If you are seeking a divorce or if you have been served with divorce papers, it will be necessary to determine the types and values of assets you own privately and jointly, including property, automobiles, investments and personal belongings. Current and past proof of income may also be helpful. If children are involved in your case, you may bring in any documentation to support your opinion of who should receive child custody, the terms of visitation rights and the child support that will be necessary.
Divorce in the United States
In the United States, nearly 50 percent of marriages end in divorce. While some divorces are amicable, others are hotly contested. In either case, you are probably experiencing much stronger emotions than usual, and you may not be thinking as well as you usually do. This is one reason why it is to your advantage to hire an experienced divorce attorney to represent you.
When your divorce is friendly and you and your spouse already agree on the terms, a divorce attorney can make the process simple by completing all of the paperwork and making sure it is filed properly and timely. A divorce attorney will save you the headache of having to make multiple trips to the courthouse and wait in long lines.
When your divorce is not as friendly as you would like, an experienced Sarasota divorced attorney is indispensable. You need to make sure you are protecting yourself. Many people make the mistake of walking into divorce proceedings without caring about the outcome only to regret it later.
Alimony and Spousal Support
Many people who come to us at Jodat Law Group are seeking spousal support. We may be able to help in cases where your spouse has a much higher income than you do, especially if this means you will not be able to support yourself at a comparable standard of living. Spousal support may be provided on a temporary or permanent basis, but details depend on several factors, including specific income levels and the length of your marriage.
Child Custody and Child Support
Child custody and visitation rights are one of the most contested types of family law cases. These cases can be nearly impossible to handle without an experienced attorney. If you and your spouse cannot come to agreeable terms, Jodat Law Group may be able to help a court determine that the children’s welfare is dependent upon them being in your custody or that you should be allowed more visitation privileges. We are also experienced with child support cases. No matter which parent has custody of the children, both are financially responsible for them.
