Tampa and St. Petersburg Divorce and Separation

We have law offices in Largo, Holiday & Palm Harbor serving Pasco, Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties

K. Dean Kantaras is Board Certified in Marital and Family Law by the Florida Bar

Tampa and Saint Petersburg separation and divorce have two very different meanings under Florida law.  In fact, while the Tampa and Saint Petersburg divorce process is covered under the law, it does not truly recognize legal separation.  But, for some couples not ready for divorce, separation is a necessary first step.

The Tampa divorce lawyers at the Law Offices of Kantaras & Andreopoulos can help couples enter into temporary legal agreements that allow them to live apart during divorce or separation in Tampa, Saint Petersburg, or throughout the state of Florida.

The differences between separation and divorce in Florida

For couples who have gone through a separation, divorce in Tampa and throughout the state can be easier and less contentious.  This is because many of the agreements made for the separation can carry over to the divorce.  In fact, for couples who seek divorce, separation agreements are an important first step.

Florida law recognizes that couples who are not ready for divorce still need a legal means to determine such important issues as child custody and parenting (visitation) and even spousal support issues that may be needed to cover the period when they live apart.  This is why state law allows separating couples to address these issues in court.  When they cannot come to agreement, the judge makes a decision based on the same laws that govern the divorce process.

Contact the Family Law Attorneys at Kantaras & Andreopoulos

Whether you seek divorce or separation in Tampa, St. Petersburg, or throughout the state, you need an attorney who knows how to pursue legally enforceable solutions for your issues.  K. Dean Kantaras is board certified in marital and family law by the Florida Bar.  Those wishing to know more about the skilled representation we can offer in all aspects of family laws in Florida are invited to contact our firm at (727) 781-0000, or use our online contact form.

Our multiple offices are conveniently located in Largo, Clearwater, Holiday, and Palm Harbor, and we help clients in Pasco, Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties.