We are reluctant St. Petersburg family law lawyers because we recognize the emotionally charged dynamics of family law, and are able to help clients attain closure and fair agreements as well as remove the emotional strain often involved.

The process of filing for divorce in St. Petersburg can be a painful and lengthy one. Even couples who agree to separate may end up in a sour battle over money and especially the children. Regardless of whether you and your spouse have a pre-nuptial agreement or not.

Sadly, the Department of Children and Families in St. Petersburg often abandons common sense in favor of political pressure. And many otherwise normal families find themselves torn apart by shelter hearings followed by months and years of dependency proceedings and criminal investigations.

Child custody and parenting arrangements The aim of family law The law’s main concern is to ensure that a child’s best interests are met by being protected from physical or psychological harm and having both parents involved meaningfully in their lives. A court considers many factors when deciding what types of arrangements are in a child’s best interests. The law encourages parents and other people interested in a child’s welfare to agree on arrangements, including where they’ll live, how they’ll be financially supported and what their relationship with family members will be. Making an agreement If both you and the…