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Do I Need an Adoption Lawyer in Tampa, FL in Order to Adopt a Child?  The process of adopting a child is notoriously complex. The emotional, physical, practical and legal toll this process can take on a family is significant. However, there are few journeys in life that compare to an adoption journey in terms […]

Tampa alimony representation grounded in nearly two decades of Florida family law practice. If you are facing an alimony issue during or after a Tampa divorce, the financial outcome of your case may depend more on how the statutory factors are presented than on any other single aspect of the dissolution. Florida overhauled its alimony […]

Alternative Dispute Resolution Lawyer Tampa Florida There was once only a single method for divorce: litigation. Over time, people came to recognize that litigation isn’t the right approach for every divorce. It can create unnecessary hostility, cost a lot of money and take considerable time. It also leaves each spouse with less control over the […]

Trusted annulment lawyers serving clients across Tampa and the surrounding area for nearly two decades. Annulment is one of the most misunderstood proceedings in Florida family law. Some people assume any short marriage qualifies. Others believe religious annulment carries the same legal weight as a civil one. Neither is correct. Florida treats annulment as an […]

What Is a Criminal Appeal? An appeal is a formal request to ask the court to re-assess their decision after a case has concluded. The “losing” party usually files an appeal when they believe that they did not receive a fair court decision following a criminal or civil case. The defendant might choose to hire […]

Hiring an Appellate Lawyer to Appeal a Criminal Conviction If you believe an error was made during your trial, consider hiring an appellate lawyer from The McKinney Law Group. Anyone who has been convicted of a felony crime in the state of Florida can file a criminal appeal if they believe a legal mistake was […]

Tampa child custody representation built on nearly two decades of Florida family law practice. If you are facing a child custody dispute in Tampa, the decisions reached in your case will shape your relationship with your children for years. Florida law no longer uses the term custody in most contexts, but parental responsibility and time-sharing […]

Child Protective Services Defense in Tampa, FL Parents who are unfairly accused of abusing their children are strongly advised to seek help from our Child Protective Services Defense in Tampa, FL at The McKinney Law Group. The law aims to do what it can to protect children from abusive situations. But the law also grants […]

Child Visitation Options for Parents Living Apart One of the many benefits of modern technology involves keeping loved ones easily connected when they are in different locations. It was not so long ago that the most advanced form of long-distance communication involved simple audio-based phone calls. Nowadays, if parents and their children (and/or other loved […]

Collaborative Divorce Lawyer Tampa, FL A collaborative divorce allows spouses to resolve their case through structured negotiation instead of contested court hearings. Our Tampa, FL collaborative divorce lawyer at The McKinney Law Group has spent nearly 20 years handling Florida family law matters and has specific training in the collaborative process. Schedule a consultation to […]

Whether it’s because you no longer share the same goals or values or it’s simply time to part ways, every married couple going through a divorce has their unique reasons, as a lawyer who practices collaborative family law in Tampa, Florida knows. It is a painful and difficult process, but you do not have to […]

Contested Divorce Lawyer Tampa, FL If your spouse has filed for divorce and the two of you disagree on major issues, you are in a contested case. Our Tampa, FL contested divorce lawyer brings nearly 20 years of Florida family law experience to these matters, handling everything from discovery and temporary orders through trial. Schedule […]

 Florida Collaborative Divorce Lawyer During Coronavirus Navigating a divorce process is never straightforward, convenient, or easy. However, navigating a divorce during a pandemic can be downright maddening. Thankfully, if you and your spouse are in a position to agree on most (if not all) of the terms of your divorce settlement, you will be able […]

Florida Contested Divorce Lawyer During Coronavirus The nearly nationwide quarantine following the Covid-19 outbreak resulted in some major changes to daily life for most Americans. In some families, this turn of events has altered relationships with loved ones. For example, if you were stuck inside with your spouse for nearly two months (or longer), you […]

 Florida Default Divorce Lawyer During Coronavirus Most of the time, when one spouse declares that they want a divorce, the other spouse faces that reality head-on. They hire an attorney, they take steps to ensure that they receive a fair divorce settlement, and they otherwise begin building the next chapter of their life – as […]

Managing Your Divorce During Pandemics Getting divorced from your spouse is never simple. If you’re going through a divorce during the current pandemic, it can make things even more stressful. Whether you’ve just made the decision to get divorced or are currently working with a coronavirus divorce lawyer in Tampa, FL, there are some steps […]

Coronavirus No-Fault Divorce Lawyer Tampa FL The entire U.S. has been on lockdown for almost two months now due to COVID-19. We’re all washing our hands more frequently, keeping away from other people and sanitizing every surface we touch. It’s needless to say that the virus has affected all of our lives in some way. […]

Florida Summary Divorce Lawyer During Coronavirus The Covid-19 pandemic drastically changed daily life for most Americans. We were all suddenly working on the front lines or stuck at home for months on end, and our in-person interactions were generally limited only to those who happened to be living or quarantining with us. The close proximity […]

Coronavirus Uncontested Divorce Lawyer Tampa, FL Highly contested divorces make headlines because they can be dramatic for a variety of reasons. Uncontested divorces, in which both spouses are able to agree on the terms of their divorce settlement without judicial oversight, rarely make headlines. Agreeable divorces aren’t dramatic and they don’t sell papers. However, they’re […]

Family Lawyer Tampa, FL Family law issues impact the most important relationships in your life. Whether you are dealing with a custody matter, divorce, or change in circumstances that is affecting a current court order, choosing the right legal representation can make a big difference in the outcome of your case. Our Tampa, FL family […]

Tampa uncontested divorce representation grounded in nearly two decades of Florida family law practice. If you and your spouse have agreed on the terms of your separation and want to dissolve the marriage without a contested courtroom fight, an uncontested divorce may be the most efficient path under Florida law. The process moves faster than […]

Schedule a consultation with an experienced Tampa child support lawyer backed by nearly two decades of Florida family law practice. Child support decisions made today will shape a family’s finances for years. Some parents come to our office at the start of a divorce, when support is being calculated for the first time. Others arrive […]

Complex High Asset Divorce Lawyer Tampa, FL Dividing a marital estate that includes business interests, investment portfolios, executive compensation, and multiple properties calls for careful financial analysis alongside the legal work. Our Tampa, FL complex high asset divorce lawyer at The McKinney Law Group handles these cases in coordination with forensic accountants, valuation experts, and […]

Custody and Time Sharing Lawyer Tampa, FL Timesharing and parental responsibility decisions shape how you and your children spend time together. Getting the initial parenting plan right, or modifying one that no longer works, requires careful attention to Florida’s statutory factors and strong evidence of what serves the children. Our Tampa, FL custody and time […]