Jacksonville Divorce Lawyer

Help with Your Divorce and Family Law Matters

Divorce is a difficult and emotional situation, and the outcome could affect the individual and family for years to come. There are many tough decisions and matters to be resolved, including child custody, visitation, spousal support and issues regarding property division. These issues are often hotly contested and may be difficult to resolve amicably. A skilled divorce lawyer from our firm will provide the professional support needed to protect your interests. A Jacksonville family law attorney from The Law Offices of Jason K. S. Porter, P.A. will provide experienced and dedicated legal counsel to assist in resolving all matters involved in the dissolution of a marriage, and we will stand firm in negotiating those matters that concern most.

Our goal as your attorney is to avoid making a bad situation worse; we fight for the right solutions for your family quickly and effectively. We understand the intricate balance of working towards your goals in the divorce while avoiding further conflict with your spouse.

Our firm's team has experience handling family law cases including divorce and legal separation. In cases of contested or uncontested divorce,mediation is often needed to negotiate to the terms and conditions of your split. This often means determining alimony, palimony, child custody and child support issues. Our lawyers are skilled mediators in divorce law, and we can help you tackle any of these issues. Sometimes the decision for joint custody does not end up working out and modification of child support and custody agreements is required. Furthermore, many splitting couples will need to determine how to divide their assets and property. This is often made easier with a prenuptial agreement or postnuptial agreement; however, whether or not this type of agreement exists a lawyer will still be needed for assistance.

There are many more issues that may prompt a person to seek legal aide. For example, after a divorce has been finalized the support, visitation and/or relocation agreements verified at the time of the split may need spousal support modification to fit the new lifestyles of parents and children. Furthermore, grandparents often wish to protect the rights they have in regards to their grandchildren; these rights are equally as important as a mother's rights or a father's rights. Parental alienation can also leave one parent unable to see their children, resulting in the need for legal assistance to help alleviate this problem. We can help with that.

Other issues that may require a family law attorney are those cases that involve domestic violence such as spousal abuse or child abuse. In these instances, one of our attorneys can help you file an order of protection, whether or not you choose to proceed with divorce. In some cases of divorce, remarriage or another extenuating circumstance calls for the adoption of children by a family or relative. A family lawyer can help persons wishing to adopt a loved one's child as well as those persons who wish to have a paternity test performed. There is virtually no limit to areas of practice!

Uncontested Divorce

An uncontested divorce is one where both spouses agree on all relevant issues to legally end a marriage, including support, custody and the division of property. As the majority of divorces throughout Jacksonville and all of Florida are uncontested, this is an important area of practice for our family law firm. Even in an uncontested divorce, it is important to ensure that your legal rights are protected, as well as your financial interests. You may have specific concerns that you would like addressed, such as your family home, retirement accounts or the custody of your children. We work closely with our clients in their divorces to ensure that we understand and strive to reach all of their goals, no matter what they may be. Should your divorce require the intervention of the courts to be resolved, we also have the skill to handle a contested divorce on your behalf. Click here to read more about uncontested divorce.

Jacksonville Divorce Attorney

Although some former partners can resolve the critical matters amicably in something such as a collaborative divorce, many contested divorces are much more complicated, such as when the two parties disagree on child custody, or on matters such as property division or support. We are committed to protecting your rights and seeking a resolution that is in your best interests. While our efforts will be geared towards reaching an amicable resolution of your family law issues, we will aggressively represent your interests. In some cases there is no alternative other than going to court and presenting a compelling case on your behalf. Our extensive trial experience is an advantage when the divorce is contested and cannot be resolved without a court decision.

If you are in a marital situation that has escalated into domestic violence, you will need even greater care and attention while we help you resolve your matters. We understand that volatile situations can occur when a divorce is imminent and we will use all of the legal tools at our disposal to protect you and your children. Contact our office today to schedule a free initial consultation. Whether a simple uncontested divorce or a more complicated or contested divorce, we will ensure that your interests are protected.

Filing for divorce in Jacksonville? Call our firm today!

As divorce becomes a more prominent event in today's society, more and more couples begin filing for divorce together and assume that hiring a Jacksonville divorce lawyer is unnecessary. However, this is an incorrect assumption. Even if you are filing for uncontested divorce, it is still vitally important to have a lawyer at your side. When the unnamed reason for many divorces in Jacksonville is that a couple can no longer manage to get along, it is quite obvious that legal complications could easily arise during the divorce process. Our firm is here to step in and help protect your interests and the interests of your family before a situation gets out of control.

The legal team at our firm has been trained to always put the children of the family first. We believe that first and foremost it is absolutely imperative to ensure that the children are not negatively affected by the family law situation that they are forced to go through. We are here to provide experienced legal help and counsel as we see you and your family through this difficult time.

Over the years, our firm has built a growing reputation based upon our ability to provide the level of legal representation necessary to find a favorable outcome in every case. We understand that no two families are the same, as no two cases will ever be exactly alike either. Our firm plans to implement an innovative and creative technique to approach each situation differently. With a tailor-made solution to your family legal matter at hand, in combination with a vivacious and competent legal team at your side, you can rest more easily knowing your rights and interests will always be protected. To learn more, call our office today!

For help in divorce and other family law matters, contact a Jacksonville divorce attorney for caring legal assistance.