PRACTICE AREAS

At Larkin Law, we practice exclusively marital and family law in Hillsborough (Tampa), Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sarasota Counties in the State of Florida, guiding our clients and their families through difficult times in their lives and onto new beginnings. We provide services in all aspects of family law matters including the following:

Paternity Actions

When a couple was never married, but have children together, child custody and child support need to be established. We can help you legally establish the paternity of your child and file an action to establish support and custody of your children.

Divorce

Florida is a “no fault” divorce state. This means that the Court does not have to find one party at fault before a divorce can be finalized. If both parties agree on the terms of their divorce, there is a straightforward legal process that can dissolve their marriage in a relatively short period of time. This is called an “Uncontested Dissolution of Marriage” or an “Uncontested Divorce.” If parties cannot agree on the terms of their divorce, Larkin Law is also prepared to resolve your case in other ways. Whether it be through mediation or litigation, we know how to navigate a “Contested Dissolution of Marriage.” So, if we cannot resolve your divorce through settlement, we will be ready to go to trial.

Domestic Violence

Larkin Law handles civil domestic violence actions. This includes Injunctions for Protection Against Domestic Violence and Injunctions for Protection Against Stalking or Cyber Stalking. These are more commonly known as “restraining orders.” We have experience in both securing injunctions, and defending against a party trying to seek an injunction. If you have a domestic violence injunction case and a pending family law matter, you have the option to attempt to consolidate the two matters into one case. We can advise you on whether this would be beneficial in your case.

Collaborative Law

At Larkin Law, we know how to work on a team within the collaborative process to resolve your case. The collaborative process is an alternative dispute resolution method, which resolves your family law matter out of the court system. Instead of taking positions as adversaries, each party retains a lawyer and works together with neutral professionals in a series of meetings to settle their case, both privately and confidentially. The goal of each lawyer and professional in the collaborative process is to reach a resolution that addresses the interests of the parties and their children without the necessity of litigation.

Modification

Change happens. When a substantial change happens after the time of your initial action, Larkin Law can help you petition the court to obtain or defend a change in your alimony, child support, custody, or Parenting Plan.

Enforcement Actions

Sometimes, people do not do what they are supposed to do. If you have a court order and the other party is not abiding by it, we can file an action to enforce their compliance with its terms.

Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements

A prenuptial agreement is entered into between two unmarried parties who plan to wed in order to resolve future issues (assets, alimony, income, inheritance, etc.) in the event of divorce. A postnuptial agreement is entered into by two married parties who intend to resolve future issues in the event of divorce. If you need a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement, then you should strongly consider retaining a lawyer. At Larkin Law, we can draft or review a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement to ensure your personal interests and legal rights are properly protected if you divorce.

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Larkin Law is located at 3003 West Azeele Street Suite 200 Tampa, Florida 33609. We can be reached by phone at 813-591-3066. Please fill out your information below and let us know how we can help.