Clearwater Florida Family Law | Practice Areas
Marital and other Family Law disputes always come with loads of stress and anxiety: Your life is going to change completely, your economic status will be affected, and most importantly, your relationships with those you love most will change. I'm Gary E. Williams, Attorney at Law and the Founder of The Law Firm for Family Law, and I know exactly what my clients are experiencing because I've been through a divorce myself.
Do not try to deal with these types of important cases on your own. Whatever your Marital or Family Law issue, call us today to schedule your free initial consultation, 727-475-6857 or toll free at 888-440-0942 or contact my office through this website.
You can also learn more about how I handle cases like yours, by following the links below, or by reviewing the videos in our Video Center. And, remember, we are here to help you.
Divorce and Alimony
Divorce: Divorce affects every aspect of your life. I attack the business aspect of your case while dealing sensitively with the emotional aspects. Go to the Divorce Section of our website, or visit the divorce 101 video for more information on Divorce and then call us at 727-475-6857 or 888-440-0942 to schedule your free initial consultation.
High Conflict Divorce: These types of cases require extra care and consideration. Bringing the conflict level down, or being able to step up and deal with an opposing spouse or opposing attorney who is a bully is essential to making sure your representation is strong enough to deal with the high level of conflict. Over the years, I have encountered many high conflict divorces and have developed a philosophy on how to deal with this type of case. Quite simply, we do not ever use any more power than necessary to deal with the situation, but we also do not use any less power than is necessary. If you are faced with a difficult case because the conflict level is out of control, call us today to discuss how we can improve that situation. You can schedule your free initial consultation by calling us at 727-475-6857 or 877-531-8737.
High Asset Divorce: The issues involved with a high level of assets are mostly related to making sure that businesses are evaluated properly, that the correct evaluation date is used for the correct type of asset and, most importantly, making sure that ALL of the assets are accounted for and distributed equitably. Additionally, high asset divorces require consideration of tax issues and both future and present values of certain types of assets. My financial background and the training I have received through the Institute of Divorce Financial Analysts permits me to work well in these areas so that we insure that the assets you have spent a lifetime accumulating are not decimated by the divorce process. Call us today to schedule your initial consultation at 727-475-6857 or toll free at 888-440-0942.
Equitable Distribution: With an MBA and 20 years of experience working in the banking industry, I have the financial acumen necessary to make sure that your assets and liabilities are all properly accounted for and evaluated as they are being equitably distributed. This is especially important in cases involving ownership of a business or other significant financial assets. Take a look at the equitable distribution section of the website or go to the equitable distribution video for more information. Also, please do not believe what your spouse may be telling you about what the law provides. Your spouse is about to become your opponent and they are notoriously bad sources of information about YOUR legal rights. Call us today call us today to schedule your free initial consultation at 727-475-6857 or 888-440-0942. When we are done, you will understand your actual legal rights.
Alimony: I take a creative approach to resolve the issues surrounding alimony to the advantage of my clients. Alimony calculations are dependent upon the proper qualification of the need of the first spouse and the ability to pay of the second spouse. My financial background and education allows me to understand the complex calculations that may be necessary to determine “need” and the “ability to pay.” These two factors are among the essential elements of the alimony statues; a proper understanding of the calculation of income and allowed deductions and expenses is essential to making sure that the alimony required in your case is fair. Take a look at the Alimony section of the website or go to the alimony video for more information on this subject.
What about the Kids?
Child support: The amount of child support is set by statute and is very fact-based. With my financial background, I'll make sure the “total income” of your former spouse is properly calculated to insure that both parents are meeting their full financial obligation to support the children. Look at the child support section of the website or go to the child support video to see a video for more information on this subject. Then, call us today to schedule your free initial consultation at 727-475-6857 or 888-440-0942.
Parenting Plans ~ formerly Child Custody: Parenting Plan battles are often the most emotionally difficult aspects of divorce. As a divorced single father, I know what my clients experience when trying to resolve “custody” issues. Fortunately, the state of Florida has helped the situation somewhat when the adoption of a new provision of statute §61 – Parenting Plans and Time-Sharing. We now talk in terms of parenting-time and shared parental responsibility rather that in terms of Primary Residential Care and Custody. Go to the Parenting Plan section of the website, or to the parenting plan video to see a video for more information about Parenting Plans and Time-Sharing issues. And, if this is a concern of yours, call us today to schedule your free initial consultation at 727-475-6857 or 888-440-0942.
Relocation: The law in the state of Florida is clear, relocating a minor child more than 50 miles from their residence, in state or out of state, requires either the written consent of the other parent or an Order from a Court approving the relocation. These are difficult and complicated cases, especially if your spouse refuses to agree to the relocation. In these cases, a Supplemental Petition must be filed to ask the Court to grant the relocating parent permission to take the children along at the time of relocation.
There are specific and definite factors the Courts are to examine when deciding relocation cases and we are familiar with all of them and with presenting the evidence and testimony to a Court on each of them. For more information on Relocation you can go to the Relocation section of the website, or look at the relocation video. If you are considering relocation, or if your spouse has taken the kids and left, without your consent or a Court order, call us today to set up your free consultation to discuss your particular case. You can reach us at 727-475-6857 or toll free at 888-440-0942.
After the Final Judgment
Family Law Appeals: If you've received an unfair final judgment, there is only a short window of time available for you to appeal. If you are interested in filing an appeal contact us quickly to discuss your appellate rights and please tell us when you call that you are calling about an appeal so that we can expedite your appointment. These actions are time sensitive because you only have a certain amount of time to appeal. For more information on Appeals you can go to the Appeals section of the website, watch the family law appeals video, or call us today to schedule your free initial consultation at 727-475-6857 or 888-440-0942.
Enforcements: If your spouse is violating the terms of the final judgment, there's no reason to wait: Go to court and fix the problem. If you are having problems getting your child support paid, or your alimony payments are late, we can take swift action to force your former spouse into meeting his financial obligations. Do not continue to suffer in silence when there are things that can be done to fix this problem. Do not let your former spouse intimidate you with threats of “taking the children” or “you will get nothing.” The law requires that parents support their children and that they comply with the Orders of a Court. If this problem is yours, call us today to schedule your free initial consultation at 727-475-6857 or 888-440-0942. For more information on Enforcements you can go to the Enforcements section of the website.
Modifications: The final judgment is based on your individual circumstances. When circumstances change, you may need to change the judgment, too. If your income had gone down, or your former spouses has gone up, you are entitled to a modification in the amount of your child support and you may also be entitled to modify your alimony payments. Additionally, Parenting Plans, or the former Custody Orders can also be modified if there has been a substantial change in circumstances since the entry of the Final Judgment in your case. If you think you want or need to modify your Final Judgment, call us today to schedule your free initial consultation at 727-475-6857 or 888-440-0942. For more information on Modifications you can go to the Modifications section of the website or watch the modifications video for more information.
Domestic Violence: Staying Out of Danger
Domestic violence: If you've been harmed or you think you're in danger of being harmed by a spouse or partner, get to a safe place immediately then call me to discuss your options for getting some protection from the Court. Do not hesitate to make this call. Your initial consultation is important and it can be done safely. At worst, you end up with an objective opinion about a safety plan for you. At best, you get the help you need to pursue a Domestic Violence Injunction. Call us today to schedule your free initial consultation at 727-475-6857 or 888-440-0942. For more information you can go to the Domestic Violence section of the website or watch the domestic violence video for more information.
