Family Law in St. Petersburg, Clearwater & All of Tampa Bay

Assisting Florida residents with the issues that matter most

Family comes first—in your heart and in our practice. At the law office of Wendy Doyle, P.A., we meet with you to discuss your unique family situation and determine all issues that need to be addressed. We assess possibilities, offer solutions, and advise you on the best course of action for your family and your rights.

As your family law attorney, we can help you with any domestic issue you face, including:

Time sharing and parenting plans

With changing family dynamics and means of communication, Florida abandoned the terms child custody and visitation in 2008. The state believes that both parents should have access to their children and remain involved in their children's lives, so unless one party is deemed unfit, divorcing parents must agree to time sharing schedules and parenting plans. Time sharing schedules state the time each child spends with a parent, including weekends, holidays, and with whom the child will primarily live. A parenting plan includes the time-sharing schedule and documents the relationships and interactions between each parent and their children, particularly regarding decisions to be made on the child's behalf such as:

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Paternity issues

Paternity is critical in determining the rights and obligations of a man regarding his alleged children. Paternity actions can be initiated by a man who believes, or is believed to be, the father of a child, a woman who is pregnant or has a child, or by a child who wishes to determine paternity. There are five ways to establish paternity:

Disestablishing paternity can be just as important as establishing it. Men who have been held responsible for their alleged children's costs may have legal recourse to terminate child support obligations.  But, the time frame for you to contest paternity is limited.  The law office of Wendy Doyle, P.A. can advise you on your rights and how best to protect them.

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Dedicated to seeing clients succeed

We want mothers, fathers, husbands, wives, grandparents, and children to meet their legal goals. Every type of client receives our full attention and dedication. 

We understand that you want to talk to a family lawyer in Tampa right away.  We are there to answer your call and to meet with you as soon as possible so we can start building your case and sorting out your problems immediately.

Protect your family's rights. Contact Wendy Doyle, P.A..

From our St. Petersburg location, the law office of Wendy Doyle, P.A. represents Florida families and individuals in all kinds of family law matters. Call the law office of Wendy Doyle, P.A. at 1-727-824-5727—a 24-hour line—or contact us online to schedule your initial consultation, where the first half hour is free. When you require the services of a divorce attorney, a child custody attorney, or an attorney that handles cases involving severe personal injury, Wendy Doyle, P.A. is a law firm you can turn to in your time of need.