Sarasota Family Law Attorney

Avila Family Law Office

49 North East Avenue Sarasota, Florida 34237 USA

 (941) 328-8428 or (888) 686-8443
 (941) 952-0022

www.avilafamilylaw.com
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At Avila Family Law Office, I provide comprehensive family law representation. I have focused my entire legal career on complicated divorce matters. With 15 years of experience, I have handled hundreds of divorce cases and devoted substantial time, energy and resources to helping clients achieve the best possible outcome for them and their families. I understand the emotional and financial hardships associated with family law issues. I also understand the unique issues many multicultural families experience during divorce as I am a lawyer of Cuban and Puerto Rican heritage.

I understand that every family is different – with different concerns and problems. At Avila Family Law, I provide personalized representation based on my clients’ needs. I evaluate every detail, including the well-being of the children, to determine my strategy. I will clearly discuss the many legal aspects of your case so that you have a complete understanding of what to expect. I approach divorce with the children’s best interests in mind. I understand how divorce issues, litigation and trial can damage family relationships, but I strive to get clients through the process with the least amount of stress.

Balance the scales of justice in your favor. Contact my law firm today at 941-328-8428 or toll free at 888-686-8443 for a free consultation. I provide bilingual representation for Spanish-speaking clients.

Practice Areas

Practice Areas Description

- Divorce

I provide comprehensive divorce representation, which includes contested and uncontested divorce. With uncontested divorces, clients have already prepared an agreement with their soon-to-be ex-spouses about many details, including division of assets and parenting plans. I review these agreements, file the appropriate documents and provide guidance until the judge signs the divorce decree.


- Alimony

Spousal support (called alimony in other states) and child support statutes have recently changed. It is important to discuss your situation with a qualified, experienced Sarasota spousal support and child support attorney to protect your rights. Without proper representation, you may face undue obligations or possibly receive less than you are entitled to under the law.


- Child Support

Support is paid on a monthly basis, based on the needs of the child and that of a family. If you are obligated to pay support, your payment may be used to cover insurance, clothing, food and other expenses. Support is payable until a child reaches age 18; unless the child is in high school, has physical or mental handicaps, or is found dependent.


- Parenting Plan

In Florida, child custody and visitation matters are now classified as time-sharing, or shared parental responsibility. I provide comprehensive, effective parental time-sharing representation. As a dedicated Sarasota child custody attorney, I understand the emotional effects created by custody issues. When both parents cannot agree on parenting plans, families can become torn. I evaluate every case based on the best interests of the children.


- Parental Relocation

Recent economic hardships have created the need for many individuals to explore job opportunities in other cities and states. Additionally, many individuals establish new relationships after divorce, or require assistance from family members and decide to move to be closer to them.


- Intrafamily Adoption

When a biological parent is missing, or has emotionally or financially abandoned a minor child, stepparents and family members may pursue adoption. My Sarasota law firm provides comprehensive stepchild adoption and intrafamily adoption representation.


- Child Custody

As a dedicated family law lawyer, I understand the emotional hardships associated with child custody and other divorce matters. I have dedicated my 15-year career entirely to complicated issues that affect families and children. I listen to my clients and discuss how the law may affect their situations. I will evaluate your situation from every angle to determine the best course of action.


- Domestic Abuse

I represent men and women experiencing domestic abuse. With 15 years of experience as a lawyer, I have helped countless clients file for domestic violence injunctions. I will evaluate your unique situation from every angle to determine the best course of action.


- Fathers' Rights

My Sarasota law firm provides comprehensive representation for mothers and fathers pursuing paternity actions. I have been a family law lawyer for 15 years. I understand the emotional and financial hardships associated with paternity. I will evaluate your situation from every angle to determine the best course of action.


- Alimony and Child Support Modifications

Your ongoing rights and obligations can be modified, or changed, based on a change in circumstances. The post-judgment modification is subject to the court determining or parties agreeing that the change is substantial, involuntary and permanent.

Attorneys

Maureen Avilq Attorney Adoption, Child Support and Custody, Child Visitation, Divorce, Family Law

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