Tampa Family Law Lawyer: Helping You Meet Life’s Challenges

Compassionate, Capable Advocacy in Family Law and Estates

The Brandon Family Law Center, LLC, offers dependable counsel and strong protection of your interests when you are expecting changes in your family life or planning for the future. Working with accountants, tax experts, and financial planners, our office alerts clients to the financial consequences and legal implications of a divorce, domestic partnership, trust, or guardianship. Given the tax implications and legal obligations associated with loans and other forms of debt, our attorney takes the time needed to explain what clients can expect when confronted with a change in family life or estate plan.

Our experienced family law attorney and knowledgeable paralegals take the time to address concerns while guiding you through a stressful period. Call the Brandon Family Law Center for an appointment at 813-653-1744.

Divorce • Adoption • Surrogacy • Wills and Trusts • Probate

Serving the Tampa, Florida, area and statewide, our client-friendly practice helps individuals, couples, and families in the following areas:

Family Law – We encourage mediation, collaborative divorce and negotiation to achieve amicable resolutions of divorce issues such as division of property, child custody, child and spousal support and modifications. We can draft and review prenuptial and separation agreements, as well. We are also experienced in litigation and will vigorously defend our client in court when negotiations fail. We prepare and file qualified domestic relations orders, taking steps to divide marital pensions and retirement funds while eliminating confusion and delays where possible. We also represent fathers regarding their paternity rights.

Adoption and Surrogacy – Through legally sound agreements, we protect the rights of adopting parents, intended parents, birth mothers, and surrogate mothers throughout Florida and nationwide.

Estate Planning and Elder Law – We enable clients (including domestic partners) to record wishes, preserve and manage assets, prepare for end-of-life illness, incapacity or tragedy, meet long-term care needs, and establish guardianships and supplemental needs trusts for minors or incompetent adults. Our office also represents domestic partners in estate and healthcare planning matters that often require particular kinds of strategies to protect property rights, custody of children, and healthcare decisions.

Probate Administration – We are experienced in helping personal representatives settle a loved one’s Florida estate efficiently and cost-effectively.

Serving the Legal Needs of Tampa Bay Area Families Since 1989

Our compassionate and caring attorney and paralegals are committed to offering customized legal solutions that avoid costly, bitter litigation whenever possible. Attorney Mary L. Greenwood offers 20 years of experience as a family law and divorce lawyer, the last 18 as a solo practitioner who can focus on the individual needs of her clients.

813-653-1744: Contact Brandon Family Law Center, LLC, today. We offer daytime, evening and weekend appointments (and house calls for homebound clients) to discuss your legal situation in our relaxing atmosphere.

Contact us today to arrange a consultation: 813 653-1744

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