An Experienced Clearwater Marital Law Attorney
At the law offices of Julie Beth Jouben, P.A., our lawyer has dedicated her legal practice to helping families throughout Florida. She represents clients in Clearwater and the Tampa Bay communities who are dealing with legal challenges that involve Florida marital law.
Whether you are coping with a divorce or struggling to enforce alimony, we can protect your rights and help you seek relief. We understand that this kind of litigation is both emotional and personal, and we will provide you with empathetic and compassionate representation throughout the legal process.
Understanding Florida Marital Laws
In Florida, marital law encompasses everything related to a separation, divorce or dissolution of a marriage. We can help clients with the following related legal challenges:
- Child custody orders
- Property distribution
- Spousal maintenance arrangements
- Child support
- Modifications of existing court orders
We can help you through all related divorce proceedings, from the equitable distribution of your assets to spousal support. We have assisted residents in the Clearwater, Tampa Bay and Palm Harbor areas with marital law cases for years, so you’ll have the peace of mind knowing you have experienced professionals on your side.
Navigating The Divorce Process
Divorce can be a tough process, emotionally and mentally. The changes in your relationship will result in a complete shift in your life. It is important to get the right guidance through this transition so you can prepare for your new stage of life. Whenever possible, we will try to enforce civility and resolve issues through negotiation. At the same time, we will fight zealously on your behalf to protect your rights if your ex isn’t being reasonable.
Are You Entitled To Spousal Support?
Spousal maintenance or alimony, is an essential part of ending your relationship so that each of you can begin building a new life. In Florida, spousal support is determined under marital law statutes based on income and, in part, upon the standard of living established during the marriage.
After an agreement has been entered into by the parties or a decision is handed down by the court, there is a possibility that the spousal support amount can be changed later on by seeking a modification. If there has been a significant change, such as a loss of income or other change in circumstances, we can petition the court to either lessen your payments or eliminate alimony altogether.
On the other hand, if you have an agreement in place and your former partner is not upholding his or her obligation or the amount is insufficient for your needs, we can pursue legal action against your partner to get you the amount you are entitled to in order to maintain your normal lifestyle.
Child Custody And Time-Sharing Plans
The end of a marriage can be very hard for a child. The rights and needs of the children involved in any of our cases are always a primary concern. When it comes to establishing custody and child support payments, we work to ensure that the best interests of the kids are upheld. However, a Florida court, based on what is best for the child, will issue an order defining the plan if the parents are unable to come to an agreement.
If you are faced with a situation where the other parent wants to relocate to another area, know that under Florida law, they cannot move more than 50 miles away without your written consent or prior permission of the court. If there is a problem where someone tries to circumvent this law, we will oppose the other party’s request for relocation and will vigorously represent your marital law case in Clearwater, Tampa Bay and Palm Harbor.
Call Today To Consult A Florida Marital Law Attorney
Julie Beth Jouben is a marital law attorney in the Clearwater, Tampa Bay and Palm Harbor area. With over 20 years of experience, she focuses on helping people through what can be a very difficult time in their lives. From the shock of the end of a marriage to handling child time sharing, it can be an overwhelming and exhausting process.
Attorney Jouben represents clients in every aspect of family law and will work tirelessly to negotiate for your interests. Call our office at 727-614-0070 today or send us a message using our online form. Let us help you through this difficult transition.
