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17 Sep, 2024 by Destiny remodeling
Miss Reed is everything one could ask for in legal defense. She is also charming, vibrant and a pleasure to be around. Not mention professional and kind. I highly recommend her for all your professional needs.
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13 Sep, 2024 by Kelsey napolitano
Cassie was amazing for me! Very professional and handled my business perfectly! 5stars!
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09 Aug, 2024 by Sarah miller
I was referred to Cassie from another attorney in South Florida for a friend. Throughout the whole process, she was very communicative and explained how things were going to happen. Her knowledge and expertise on the matter were excellent. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an attorney in Florida.
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11 Sep, 2024 by David
Steve did a fantastic job. She was patient with the endless questions and concerns that I had throughout the process and did all he could for my case. Any time anyone asks for a recommendation, I have no reservations saying Steve Gilpatrick
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11 Mar, 2024 by Matthew
I made the mistake of hiring a large nationally known law firm at the onset of my divorce, a very expensive mistake. After taking some beatings in the legal system, I decided to change my attorney and found Steve Gilpatrick and Brooke, his paralegal. This made all the difference. Steve and Brooke have been practicing law here for a long time. What that meant for me is they were current on all the laws, had seen the history of these laws, how they had been interpreted by the judges, and they had a very keen sense on any upcoming changes with the court system. You will want this in your legal representation. Steve has a strong base in the community and a solid history. Other attorneys have commented on his professionalism in working with him. You want this too.
In addition, Steve and Brooke are honorable people. As an Officer in the military that was very important to me. They guided me through the painful process of divorce in a way that I can look back on with respect and my integrity intact.
This law firm kept me focused and calm when I wanted to be anything but. They represented me fairly and in a way I respect. I went from a losing streak with the big law firm to a massive win gaining 50% custody of my children. Every father out there knows this is a tremendous victory. Please do yourself the favor of at least getting a consultation, it turned my divorce around.
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27 Feb, 2024 by Yumon
This lawyer office is a blessing for this community. This was the second time that Steve has represented me and I was very pleased with the outcome. If anybody needs representation, this law office would be my first recommendation.
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17 May, 2024 by Elena
Excellent service, people know what they are doing and do it very well . I Would definitely recommend .
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03 Jan, 2024 by Anonymous
I am a very satisfied client of Ms. Greaves. She put out all effort to help with my case and I got satisfactory results. I found her to be very knowledgeable professional during the whole process. Thank you for been so helpful and understanding.
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07 Nov, 2023 by Kate
Stephanie worked really hard for us even when we had difficulty from the other party and she kept us informed on what step in the process we were in. When the big day came for the final hearing she even put the effort to make my son a big part of it. I recommend her to anyone who needs a family law attorney!
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08 May, 2024 by John
I want to commend Mike's efforts and recognize him for an outstanding job on my behalf. His diligence and efficiency in getting the settlement agreement drafted, reviewed and signed all on the same day we reached an agreement is virtually unheard of and very much appreciated.
What could have been a protracted and horribly expensive process was resolved with minimal friction and at a comparatively modest cost for all parties. The initial counterproposal we received looked like we were headed for a dogfight. His realistic, disciplined approach kept everyone, including opposing counsel, focused on obtaining a fair result for both parties.
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14 Mar, 2024 by Anonymous
I received excellent service. Mr. Webster and his team had me and my families best interest in mind during the divorce process. I highly recommend Mr. Webster for a divorce lawyer.
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31 Oct, 2023 by Debra
Michael is the best and really helped me to learn all that was going on with the laws regarding divorce. He and Katie, kept me updated with all the documents filed with my case, as it was very tangled. He was absolutely the kindest person regarding the entire process. Cannot thank he and Katie enough!
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15 Jul, 2013 by Jack strunk
For the past five years Mr. Mark Rubin has represented me in my two decade long divorce proceedings that have cost me more than I care to admit prior to Mr. Rubin taking my case. He has saved me income tax returns that would have been taken by my ex-spouse and even disability benefits as I am one hundred percent disabled. I would love to tell you that this was a one time
ordeal but she has attempted this three times to date and will likely try again in the future. If I did not have the assistance of Mr. Rubin I could be homeless and without proper care, he has kept me from being raped by the Department of Child Support Services and my ex-spouse as he knows the laws and he has worked for the Department of Child support services. Taking in to consideration all of these attributes and Mr. Rubin's extremely good nature and willingness to work with anyone, one would be foolish to pass up having him represent them with a man of this character and devotion to his profession. It is with these words that I recommend Mr. Mark Rubin to you for all of your legal matters and say that you will not find a better attorney in the panhandle of Florida to provide legal services.
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09 Jul, 2013 by Shannon
Negotiated my divorce over and over again with a difficult attorney and ended up getting my child support significantly reduced because I am currently unemployed, got a needed lump sum payment to me for half the equity in the house, and incredibly liberal time-sharing (and shared transportation) with my son (the most important part) even though I am technically outside of the geographic area. Took time explaining things to me probably too many times because most of this stuff is way beyond me - very patient and down to earth. His secretary Lisa is a sweetheart. I would hire him again in a second.
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08 Feb, 2013 by Tony
Mr. Rubin has unique skills in domestic relations/family law,in that, he was employed by fl.
Dept of Revenue - child support.
I would not hestitate to retain Mr. Rubin in other matters;he is deliberate,well versed and very thorough.
I have MBA and worked as CEO/CFO in healthcare for 32 years,dealing with many attorneys;
Mr.Rubin is unique;in that,he is very personable and respectfull,while providing professional
advise in laymans terms.
Tony
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25 Jan, 2024 by Brian fusco
13 Jan, 2024 by Nel sutliff
He was amazing! The dissolution process is excruciatingly slow (no fault of his or his office) but he did an absolutely excellent job on my case. Often people believe that their family law attorney is at fault for any issue in the process, but he is very knowledgeable about the law and the process, and he’s one of the best attorneys in the county. Lori is also just so great to work with as well! She’s so kind and professional. His firm put me in an excellent position during the pendency of my case. I highly recommend his firm.
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12 Dec, 2023 by Tina murphy
Clark Henderson was cold and non responsive to emails and phone calls. He did not follow through with what was awarded to me and because he did not have correct information on the court documents, I was not able to receive what was awarded. He would take no phone calls on the situation, I was just told to pay what I owed even though I was unable to collect anything because I was still going through court on the same issues having to represent myself. This is information on my representation from Henderson, so you can be informed when you choose the best attorney for you.
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07 Mar, 2018 by Jessica
I retained Mr. Campbell in 2014 due to custody issues, and to this day he is still my attorney for custody/child support issues. My ex is a very manipulative and controlling person and, in the past, I had been very scared to stand up to him; however, with Mr. Campbell and his team by my side I am no longer scared to fight. He goes above and beyond and is truly remarkable at what he does, he knows how to fight for you and protect you and your children. I consider him a knight in shining armor, anyone that gets to be his client is truly blessed. If you are dealing with custody or child support issues and need someone to fight for you, go nowhere else, you will not be disappointed.
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03 Feb, 2018 by Anonymous
This was my first time in need of an attorney, so I didn't know what to expect. I was under the impression that, if you Hire an attorney then they take it from there. That was not the case. There was a lot of leg work for me to do on my part. Example: documenting, fact gathering; and remembering places, times, people and things of that nature. Mr Campbell is very personable and easy to talk to. He helped me achieve my goal of getting my children away from a toxic environmen. I am definitely satisfied with the judgment and outcome.
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13 Jul, 2016 by Aymee
My divorce/custody battle started overseas 4 years ago. When I hired Mr. Campbell the divorce/custody was already done and signed by the judge yet not even 4 months later we were having issues. Mr. Campbell took the time to re-write our custody agreement into plain language and has been by side the entire time. If I have a question on what to do or how to interpret something, he and his team is right there with the answer and guidance. Now 4 years since I have retained him I have had to go back to court with my ex and Mr. Campbell is once again right by side reassuring me, explaining the process (while speaking plain english) and ensuring the right thing is done. What I like best about Mr. Campbell is not only is he going to look out for his client's interest but the interest of the child. He will give you the honest truth about how its going to be looked at and let you know if you truly are in the "right". He's not after your money so rather than waste your time with phone calls and back and forth documentation (which can add up) he let's you know in one shot. He'll give you the facts of what things may cost you, how your case fairs based on the information you have provided and let you decide. In no way is he pushy. With what I have went through over the past 4 years and having to do this as a military parent, I don't know what I would have done without him.
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16 Aug, 2024 by David kostecki
Thank you Glenn for your time and expertise in resolving this criminal matter. Very grateful that I made the choice to have your knowledgeable representation.
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12 May, 2024 by Camil klein
06 May, 2024 by Chris gallaher
Great guy, knows his stuff. So glad I chose this firm to handle my case. I would definitely recommend him.
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15 Oct, 2021 by Anonymous
I attempted to hire Mr. Simpson on an Estate case where the Testator with a Will that was not notarized. He rejected me. Then after I got another attorney he attempted to sue me! He claimed to represent an elderly beneficiary in California. Simpson then when against his own client. The elderly gentleman then sent a letter directly to the Judge and Simpson. The Judge called Simpson and his case was immediately withdrawn. So do you want to trust this attorney who attempted to sue someone who sought him to represent them?
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11 Apr, 2017 by Anonymous
Mr. Simpson really don't care about his clients and fails to update me when it came to my case. He is lazy and drag his feet and take his time to get this done, if anything at all. He really don't expalin nothing to you and make you seem like you should know and really don't have a care for his clients. I would not reccomend Mr. Simpson. I felt that i could had did better without his help. Not to mention, if you want things done, you have to ask yourself because he won't speak up for you. The retainer is ok, but i still would suggest to find a better lawyer. His secretary is very helpful and does help and anwer questions. Don't waste your time with hiring Tony Simpson.
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04 Sep, 2014 by Anonymous
My SO hired Mr. Simpson in his divorce case, at first we thought maybe he is just laid back, but as time went on and we were talked to like we were stupid, we brightened up and hired a new attorney. I don't know if he was lazy, didn't care, or didn't know what he was doing, but nothing was right from the beginning. At one of the first consults, we were told one thing, and towards the end another. That was enough to scare us away and not risk our future in the hands of someone that didn't seem to care. His retainer wasn't bad, but for the small amount of work that was done, it was used very quickly, and on top of that, we were accruing more bills and were not made aware of that.
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26 Jan, 2024 by Kayla
He performed so poorly in my case that i filed a complaint with the Florida Bar and he received a verbal admonishment from the Lawyer Professionalism Panel.
Additionally, he allowed his client to get deposed, but was unprepared to depose the other party. The case was settled before the other party was ever deposed.
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What a Family Law Lawyer Can Do for You
A family law lawyer provides legal services related to family relationships, including marriage, divorce, child custody, and adoption. Family lawyers help clients navigate emotionally charged legal issues, providing guidance and representation in disputes that affect spouses, children, and parents. Whether you're going through a divorce, seeking custody of your children, or drafting a prenuptial agreement, a family law lawyer ensures your rights are protected and your interests are represented.
Family law attorneys often handle sensitive matters and offer objective legal advice, helping clients reach fair outcomes either through negotiation, mediation, or litigation.
When Should I Hire a Family Law Lawyer?
Hiring a family law lawyer is beneficial in several situations, especially when legal matters involve close personal relationships. Common reasons to hire a family law lawyer include:
- Divorce or separation: When ending a marriage, a lawyer can help you navigate issues such as division of assets, spousal support, and child custody arrangements.
- Child custody and visitation disputes: If you and your co-parent can't agree on custody or visitation, a lawyer can represent your interests and work toward a solution that benefits your children.
- Child support: Whether you’re seeking child support or defending against a claim, a lawyer can help ensure the appropriate amount is calculated and enforced.
- Prenuptial or postnuptial agreements: A lawyer can help draft or review agreements that protect your assets in case of divorce.
- Adoption: Family law lawyers guide you through the legal process of adoption, ensuring that all requirements are met.
- Domestic violence or restraining orders: If you're a victim of domestic violence or being falsely accused, a lawyer can help you obtain or challenge protective orders.
- Paternity cases: If there are questions about the paternity of a child, a lawyer can help establish or dispute legal fatherhood.
Hiring a lawyer early can prevent issues from escalating, and they can offer you the best chance of achieving a favorable outcome in emotionally charged situations.
What Does a Family Law Lawyer Do?
A family law lawyer provides a wide range of services depending on your specific legal needs. Their responsibilities may include:
- Advising on legal rights and options: Helping you understand your legal rights regarding divorce, child custody, support, and other family law issues.
- Filing legal documents: Drafting and filing petitions, motions, and agreements with the court, such as divorce papers, custody agreements, or support orders.
- Representing clients in court: Arguing your case in front of a judge if a settlement can’t be reached through negotiation or mediation.
- Mediation and negotiation: Assisting with alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation, to reach agreements on issues like custody, property division, and support without going to trial.
- Enforcing court orders: Helping you enforce court orders related to child support, alimony, or custody if the other party fails to comply.
- Drafting prenuptial or postnuptial agreements: Creating agreements that protect your assets in the event of a divorce.
- Handling adoption proceedings: Ensuring that the legal process of adoption is followed, from filing paperwork to finalizing the adoption in court.
How Are Family Law Lawyers Paid?
Family law lawyers typically charge clients in one of several ways, depending on the complexity of the case and the lawyer’s experience. Common payment arrangements include:
- Hourly rates: Most family lawyers charge by the hour, with rates varying based on experience and location. Clients are billed for the time spent working on their case, including consultations, court appearances, and document preparation.
- Flat fees: For more straightforward legal services, such as drafting a prenuptial agreement or handling an uncontested divorce, some lawyers offer flat-fee arrangements.
- Retainer fees: In cases that are expected to require significant time and attention, such as contentious custody battles, a lawyer may charge a retainer, which is an upfront payment that covers the initial costs of legal services. The lawyer then bills against the retainer as they work on your case.
The exact cost will depend on the complexity of your case and the lawyer’s fee structure, which should be discussed upfront.
How Much Does a Family Law Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring a family law lawyer varies based on factors such as the lawyer's experience, the location, and the complexity of your case. Here are some general cost guidelines:
- Hourly rates: Family law lawyers typically charge between $150 and $500 per hour, depending on their experience and the complexity of the case.
- Flat fees: For simpler cases, such as drafting a prenuptial agreement or handling an uncontested divorce, fees may range from $1,000 to $5,000.
- Retainers: For more complex matters, such as contested divorces or custody battles, lawyers may charge a retainer ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 or more. The lawyer will bill against the retainer for the work they do on your case.
- Additional costs: You may also be responsible for additional costs, such as filing fees, mediation fees, or expert witness fees.
Always ask for a clear breakdown of the lawyer’s fees and any additional expenses during your consultation.
Top Questions to Ask a Family Law Lawyer
Before hiring a family law lawyer, it's important to ask questions to ensure they're the right fit for your case. Here are key questions to ask during your consultation:
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What experience do you have with family law cases like mine?
Make sure the lawyer has experience handling cases similar to yours, whether it's a contested divorce, child custody dispute, or adoption. -
How will you charge for your services?
Clarify whether the lawyer charges by the hour, a flat fee, or requires a retainer. Ask for an estimate of the total costs involved. -
What are the possible outcomes of my case?
An experienced lawyer should be able to give you a general idea of what to expect based on the facts of your case. -
What is your approach to resolving disputes?
Ask whether the lawyer tends to favor negotiation and mediation or whether they prefer to take cases to court. This can help you determine if their style matches your goals. -
How long do you expect my case to take?
While it’s difficult to predict, the lawyer should give you an estimate based on similar cases. -
Who will be handling my case?
In larger firms, junior attorneys or paralegals may do much of the work, so make sure you understand who will be your main point of contact.
How to Check the Credibility of a Family Law Lawyer
To ensure you're hiring a reputable family law lawyer, follow these steps to verify their credentials and reputation:
- Check state bar association records: Verify that the lawyer is licensed to practice in your state and is in good standing with no disciplinary actions.
- Read client reviews and testimonials: Look for reviews on websites like Avvo, Google, or Martindale-Hubbell. Previous clients can give you insight into the lawyer’s professionalism and success in family law cases.
- Request references: Ask the lawyer for references from past clients who can speak to their experience with the lawyer.
- Review their website or professional profile: Look at the lawyer’s background, case history, and areas of focus to ensure they have substantial experience in family law.
- Look for professional memberships: Membership in reputable organizations, such as the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), can indicate a lawyer's expertise and dedication to family law.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To get the most out of your first consultation with a family law lawyer, it’s important to come prepared. Here’s what you should bring:
- Relevant documents: Bring any documents related to your case, such as marriage certificates, prenuptial agreements, financial records, custody agreements, or court orders.
- List of assets and debts: For divorce cases, prepare a detailed list of all assets (e.g., homes, bank accounts, retirement funds) and debts (e.g., mortgages, loans, credit card balances).
- Details of the family issue: Provide a written summary of the situation, including key dates and facts related to your divorce, custody dispute, or support issue.
- Questions for the lawyer: Write down any questions you have about the legal process, costs, and potential outcomes.
- Your goals: Be prepared to discuss your objectives, such as custody arrangements, property division, or spousal support, so the lawyer understands your priorities.
Being organized and clear about your situation will help the lawyer evaluate your case more effectively and offer the best advice for moving forward.
