Rafael was born and raised in Polk County, Florida, and graduated from Auburndale High School in 1984. Rafael received his B.A. degree from the University of Florida and his Juris Doctor degree from The Ohio State University College of Law in 1997. He was admitted to the Florida Bar in April of 1998, and initially served as an Assistant Public Defender, handling a variety of cases. After just a few months as a misdemeanor attorney, Rafael was quickly promoted to Felony, where he was responsible for cases ranging from drug possession to murder. Rafael soon established...

(863) 669-1505 5473 U.S. 98 South
Lakeland, FL 33812

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Brian Max Monk

Lakeland, FL Divorce Lawyer. 11 years experience

(863) 899-9528 1102 South Florida Avenue, Suite A
Lakeland, FL 33803

Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal, Domestic Violence and Family
University of Florida

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Attorney Brian Monk has lived in the Central Florida area nearly his entire life. In 2000, he graduated from the University of Florida with a B.S. in Business Management and a B.A. in Political Science. Thereafter, Brian earned a Law degree, a Master’s of Education degree and Specialist degree in counseling from the University of Florida. While in law school, Brian earned a Certificate in Family Law and was named a Fellow of the UF Law Center on Children and Families. Following law school, Brian worked as an Assistant State Attorney in Ocala, Florida, prosecuting felony and misdemeanor cases...

(352) 394-2103 1635 E. Hwy 50, Suite 300
Clermont, FL 34711

(863) 899-9528 329 South Commerce Avenue
Sebring, FL 33870

(863) 899-9528 620 North Denning Drive
Winter Park, FL 32789

(863) 899-9528 8564 East County Road 466, Suite 302
The Villages, FL 32162

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Thomas Clifford Saunders

Bartow, FL Divorce Lawyer. 33 years experience

(863) 533-6200 480 South Broadway Ave
Bartow, FL 33830

Free ConsultationDivorce, Business, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
University of Florida

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Thomas C. Saunders is one of only a small handful of lawyers in Polk County, Florida that hold themselves out as double Board Certified. Tom is certified by the Florida Bar as a specialist in both Civil Trial and Business Litigation.

(863) 687-6000 500 South Florida Ave
Suite 800
Lakeland, FL 33801

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Heather Bryan Sellers

Lakeland, FL Divorce Lawyer. 3 years experience

(863) 825-5309 41 Lake Morton Dr., Suite 23
Lakeland, FL 33801

Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law

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Heather Bryan is an experienced trial attorney. Heather began her legal career at the Public Defender's Office for the Tenth Judicial Circuit, where she worked on misdemeanors, felonies, and appeals. Heather then did plaintiff's personal injury work in private practice. Heather's passion for the courtroom was fueled by defending those whose rights had been compromised. She understands the importance of protecting all peoples' fundamental, Constitutional rights. Heather firmly believes in the tenet that every person deserves zealous representation, and if the case requires it, Heather is dedicated to giving every client his or her day in...

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Darla K. Snead

Lakeland, FL Divorce Attorney. 20 years experience

(863) 619-5291 609 MidFlorida Dr., Ste. 2
Lakeland, FL 33813

Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal, Family and Personal Injury
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School

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Experience You Can Trust...with the Personal Service You Deserve! Lakeland: 863-619-LAW1 - 863-619-5291 With over 20 years experience as a Criminal and Civil trial attorney, Ms. Snead will efficiently and effectively handle your legal matter. Whether you need aggressive representation in Court or an attorney with great attention to detail, Ms. Snead will personally assist you and guide you each step of the way.

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Howard Iken

Lakeland, FL Divorce Lawyer. 12 years experience

(800) 469-3486 1102 S. Florida Ave
Lakeland, FL 33803

Free ConsultationDivorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Bankruptcy and Domestic Violence
Stetson University College of Law

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Attorney Howard Iken is the founder and managing partner of Ayo and Iken PLC, a law firm helping clients with divorce, custody, bankruptcy, criminal defense, and debtor defense. We have offices throughout Tampa Bay and Central Florida. We have the following locations available: Wesley Chapel Summergate Professional Center Seven Oaks - near Wiregrass Mall - off Hwy 56 27642 Cashford Circle Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 New Port Richey - Pasco ...

(800) 469-3486 27642 Cashford Circle
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544

(800) 469-3486 Suite 411
Orlando, FL 32835

(800) 469-3486 703 W. Bay Street
Tampa, FL 33606

(800) 469-3486 3000 W. Gulf to Bay Blvd
Clearwater, FL 33760

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Joshua W Westcott

Lakeland, FL Divorce Attorney. 9 years experience

(863) 660-2223 122 E. Main Street, #211
Lakeland, FL 33801

Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal, Estate Planning and Family
Barry University

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As a practicing attorney in Polk County, Florida, for almost ten years, I'm proud to offer my clients advice and representation in the areas of family law, criminal defense, and elder law. My vision is to bring a personal feel and approach to each of my client's legal concerns. It is my goal to give each client effective advice and craft personal solutions for difficult legal matters. I'm privileged to be part of the Polk County community, and proud to know that when the good people of this community need my guidance and experience, I'll be here for them.

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David Ralph Carmichael

Bartow, FL Divorce Attorney. 22 years experience

245 South Central Ave
Bartow, FL 33830

Divorce, Criminal, DUI and Family
St. Thomas University School of Law

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WORK EXPERIENCE Board Certified as a Criminal Trial Specialist by the Florida bar (1999-Present) BOSWELL & DUNLAP, LLP Bartow FL. Partner, Litigation Specialist, 2004 - Present OFFICE OF THE STATE ATTORNEY, TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, Tallahassee, FL Assistant State Attorney, Special Prosecution Director. EDUCATION COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Board of Directors Bartow Women’s Care Center, (2009 to Present) Board of Directors, Chairman, Heartland for Children. (2010 to Present) Tenth Judicial Circuit Professionalism Committee (2005-Present) Bartow Chamber of Commerce, Board of...

(863) 533-7117 BARTOW, FL 33831

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Melissa Wilson

Bartow, FL Divorce Lawyer. 18 years experience

(863) 644-5566 620 W Polk Street, Building A
Bartow, FL 33830

Divorce, Criminal and Family

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As the founder of the legal practice Advocate Law Firm, P.A., Lakeland attorney Melissa A. Wilson devotes her practice to cases of family law, criminal defense and personal injury. She has been working in the legal field since 1998, and she is admitted to practice in both Connecticut and Florida courts. Attorney Wilson is a graduate of the University of Central Florida and Quinnipiac University School of Law. Contact her firm for a free case review.

(863) 644-5566 4412 Old Highway 37
Lakeland, FL 33813

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William J Lobb

Bartow, FL Divorce Attorney. 22 years experience

(863) 534-8522 295 W Summerlin St
Bartow, FL 33830

Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal, Domestic Violence and Family
Stetson University College of Law

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I am a trial attorney with more than nineteen years of courtroom experience helping individuals, couples, and families in Polk and Hardee Counties. I hold a Martindale-Hubbell AV Rating for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability. Due to the nature of my practice, I appear before the judges in the Family Law division practically every day of the week. Through my years of trial work I have grown to recognize which cases may ultimately have to be tried and which cases may be resolved without going to court. By focusing on solutions to my client’s problems rather than...

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Walter C. Thomas Jr.

Lakeland, FL Divorce Lawyer. 10 years experience

(863) 940-4855 4927 Southfork Drive
Lakeland, FL 33813

Free ConsultationDivorce, Business, Criminal and Family
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law

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Lynn Willyerd Rhodes

Bartow, FL Divorce Lawyer. 17 years experience

(863) 533-4594 195 E Stanford St
Bartow, FL 33830

Divorce, Criminal, Domestic Violence and Family
St. Thomas University School of Law

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Nicholas C Mohr

Bartow, FL Divorce Lawyer. 12 years experience

(863) 533-4433 295 W. Summerlin St.
Bartow, FL 33830

Divorce, Criminal, Domestic Violence and Family
Suffolk University Law School

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Eric John Olson

Lakeland, FL Divorce Lawyer. 17 years experience

(863) 688-3606 1240 E. Lime Street
Lakeland, FL 33801

Divorce, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Family
St. Thomas University School of Law

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Ricardo Santander

Lakeland, FL Divorce Attorney. 16 years experience

(863) 937-9175 206 Easton Drive
Lakeland, FL 33803

Divorce, Business, Domestic Violence and Family
University of Miami School of Law

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Antonio Giovonnie Martin

Davenport, FL Divorce Attorney. 7 years experience

(863) 949-0892 PO Box 220
Davenport, FL 33836

Divorce, Business, Family and Personal Injury

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Tony Cooper Dodds

Lakeland, FL Divorce Lawyer. 30 years experience

(863) 688-2389 1628 S Florida Ave
Lakeland, FL 33803

Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile

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I have been licensed to practice law since 1987. I have tried over 400 jury trials from DUI's to First Degree Murder. I am licensed throughout the State of Florida and the Middle District of Florida for federal cases.

Rafael Joseph Echemendia

Lakeland, FL Divorce Lawyer. 19 years experience

(863) 669-9999 2920 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, FL 33803

Divorce, Criminal, DUI and Family

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Terri Rawasia

BARTOW, FL Divorce Attorney. 14 years experience

(863) 533-6707 345 W. Davidson St.
BARTOW, FL 33831

Divorce, Business, Criminal and Family
The Florida State University College of Law

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Pierce James Guard

Lakeland, FL Divorce Attorney. 44 years experience

(863) 619-7331 4200 S Florida Ave
Lakeland, FL 33813

Divorce, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Family

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Ernest McClain Jones

Lakeland, FL Divorce Attorney. 38 years experience

(863) 680-1019 838 Woodward St
Lakeland, FL 33803

Divorce and Family

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Kelly Hardwick

Bartow, FL Divorce Lawyer. 41 years experience

(863) 533-1300 341 W Davidson St
Bartow, FL 33830

Divorce, Estate Planning, Family and Real Estate

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Phillip Edward Kuhn

Lakeland, FL Divorce Attorney. 34 years experience

(863) 647-4100 1533 Tomahawk Trail
Lakeland, FL 33813

Divorce, Appeals, Business and Family
Tulane University Law School

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Deborah Annette Carroll

Lakeland, FL Divorce Lawyer. 14 years experience

(863) 937-9100 2920 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, FL 33803

Divorce, Business, Criminal and Family
Stetson University College of Law

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Gary Wayne Barrick

Lakeland, FL Divorce Lawyer. 42 years experience

(863) 646-2951 5300 S Florida Ave
Lakeland, FL 33813

Divorce, Family and Personal Injury

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Cindy Ann Hardin

Lakeland, FL Divorce Attorney. 32 years experience

(863) 680-4287 647 Temple Terrace
Lakeland, FL 33801

Divorce, Business, Estate Planning and Family

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Eduardo Alejandro Pujol

Lakeland, FL Divorce Attorney. 22 years experience

(863) 603-0563 842 S Missouri Ave
Lakeland, FL 33815

Divorce, Family and Personal Injury

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Elizabeth Ann Stewart

Lake Wales, FL Divorce Lawyer. 35 years experience

(863) 678-9776 33 State Road 60 W
Lake Wales, FL 33853

Divorce and Family

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Arthur Charles Fulmer

Lakeland, FL Divorce Lawyer. 45 years experience

(863) 688-2220 1960 E Edgewood Dr
Lakeland, FL 33803

Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Family

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Charles Carlton

Lakeland, FL Divorce Attorney. 40 years experience

(863) 688-5700 2310 Lakeland Hills Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33805

Divorce, Business and Family

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Ramona Lea Blankinship

Lakeland, FL Divorce Lawyer. 30 years experience

(863) 687-7737 255 N Kentucky Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801

Divorce and Family

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Robert Michael Brush

Lakeland, FL Divorce Lawyer. 35 years experience

(863) 603-0563 842 S Missouri Ave
Lakeland, FL 33815

Divorce, Family and Personal Injury

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Richard Taylor McKendrick

Lakeland, FL Divorce Attorney. 19 years experience

(863) 688-3000 206 Easton Dr
Lakeland, FL 33803

Divorce, Business, Criminal and Family

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Terri Jo Stewart

Bartow, FL Divorce Lawyer. 14 years experience

255 N Broadway Ave
Bartow, FL 33830

Divorce and Family

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Lawrence Gordon Chadband

Lakeland, FL Divorce Lawyer. 23 years experience

(863) 665-6010 743 S Combee Rd
Lakeland, FL 33801

Divorce, Criminal, DUI and Family

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George Francis McLaughlin

Lakeland, FL Divorce Attorney. 30 years experience

(863) 688-2389 1628 S Florida Ave
Lakeland, FL 33803

Divorce, Criminal, DUI and Family

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Carly Elizabeth Morris

Bartow, FL Divorce Attorney. 11 years experience

(863) 519-5663 550 E Davidson St
Bartow, FL 33830

Divorce and Family
Stetson University College of Law

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If a person wishes to terminate his or her marriage, he or she may file for a divorce. In a divorce proceeding, the court will terminate the marriage and determine the rights and responsibilities of the divorcing parties regarding child custody, child visitation, child support and spousal support (alimony). The court will also redistribute marital assets.

Depending on where you reside and where your assets are, the division of property can be a very simple or very complex process. Disputes often arise during this phase of a divorce if the two parties disagree as to who should receive which assets or property.

Finding a divorce lawyer who is experienced and reliable can reduce your stress and help you make the best choices possible. A good divorce lawyer should be a problem solver who is skilled at negotiation and possesses a solid trial background. If both parties are open to alternative dispute resolution, such as arbitration or mediation, finding a lawyer experienced in collaborative divorce or divorce mediation would be beneficial.

Divorce lawyers also handle child custody issues, including multi-state and international child custody situations. Some divorce lawyers may be certified by their states as being family law specialists. Certification often requires that a lawyer meet certain experience and educational criteria.

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