Divorce Lawyer in Sarasota Florida

Also Known in Florida as “Dissolution of Marriage.”

Florida is a no-fault divorce state, meaning that so long as one of the parties files the necessary petition, the other party cannot effectively stop the divorce. Don’t be fooled by the easy sound of “no fault divorce”; divorce law can be complicated, and the divorce process itself is almost always emotionally-charged and confusing.

In your divorce, all issues of property ownership, support, and “child custody” should be decided. The issues can be decided amicably between the parties, in mediation, at trial, or in a relatively new method of alternate dispute resolution called “collaborative divorce.” Ms. Loftus has received specialized training in handling collaborative divorces and is able to assist you in that regard as well. Clients who settle their own cases are often happier with the results and more likely to abide by the terms of their settlement.

As an experienced family law attorney, Ms. Loftus will guide you through the process of equitably dividing up your assets and liabilities, providing for family support where warranted, determining a time-sharing schedule, calculating the Florida guidelines for child support, and working with you on all other aspects of your divorce proceedings.

Protect Your family, Hire a Trusted Family Law Attorney

You may wish to have a family law attorney assist you in these areas, so that you feel confident that you have gotten everything to which you are entitled, or at least knowingly decided not to pursue all of your potential claims. Your decision to use an divorce attorney to help you settle your marital rights and obligations can help you avoid unintentional waivers. As your attorney, Ms. Loftus will also assist you in ensuring that any marital agreement which you might reach is carefully-worded, reducing the chance that it may be subject to later attack.

Ms. Loftus has been licensed to practice law for over thirty years. She has had experience in all phases of negotiation and trial, both in civil and in family law matters. In the event you cannot settle your divorce through collaboration, negotiation or mediation, Ms. Loftus stands ready to assist you in pursuing your legal rights in court.

Specializing in Prenuptial Agreements

Many clients who have been married once and are considering remarriage wish to protect their assets in their next marriage, while limiting their exposure under the divorce laws. Ms. Loftus works with clients on preparing and negotiating prenuptial agreements, with due consideration of the fact that no one wishes to feel that he or she is putting the divorce before the marriage. Accordingly, Ms. Loftus works on prenuptial cases with the utmost sensitivity.