About Law Office of Mark A Skipper — Family Law Orlando

Family law Orlando attorney Mark A. Skipper has practiced from his Edgewater Drive office in the College Park neighborhood for years, representing parents in custody disputes, divorce proceedings, child support matters, and paternity cases across Orange County. Mark is the kind of attorney clients keep on speed dial — affordable, accessible, and willing to fight hard even when the odds are against his client. His reviews describe a practitioner who takes after-hours calls, answers questions at no charge during consultations, and brings genuine commitment to cases involving parental rights. Additional attorneys serving the Orlando area can be found in the Orlando lawyers directory.

Mark Skipper’s specialty is contested cases where a parent faces a well-funded opponent — including situations involving high-profile opposing counsel, domestic violence allegations, or out-of-state clients trying to manage Florida family law proceedings from afar. His experience and courtroom presence let clients face difficult circumstances with real confidence. One reviewer describes Mark prevailing against one of Orlando’s “top recommended” attorneys in a contentious divorce, a result that speaks to his courtroom effectiveness.

What Clients Say

Clients consistently describe Mark Skipper as talented, trustworthy, and exceptionally communicative. Parents fighting for custody credit him with delivering wins on their first hearing and maintaining clear communication throughout months-long proceedings. Out-of-state clients praise his accessibility and his ability to manage complex Florida proceedings remotely. Fathers facing parental alienation and mothers in domestic violence situations both describe Mark as an attorney who fights for what is right. Multiple reviewers note his pricing is fair and his results exceed expectations relative to cost.

Family Law Orlando — Practice Areas & Services

• Child custody and time-sharing disputes
• Contested and uncontested divorce
• Child support establishment and modification
• Paternity actions and father’s rights
• Parental relocation disputes
• Domestic violence and protective orders
• Post-decree modification proceedings

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Florida determine child time-sharing in Orlando divorces?

Florida courts develop parenting plans based on the best interests of the child, considering statutory factors including each parent’s capacity to maintain a loving relationship, the child’s adjustment to home and school, the geographic distance between parents, and any history of domestic violence. Florida law presumes that children benefit from meaningful contact with both parents, but this can be overcome by evidence of abuse, neglect, or other factors. An attorney presents evidence supporting your proposed time-sharing schedule and challenges the other parent’s claims effectively.

Can I modify a child support order in Florida after it’s been entered?

Yes. Florida allows modification of child support orders when there has been a substantial change in circumstances, such as a significant change in income, a change in the child’s needs, or a change in time-sharing arrangements. A change is generally considered substantial if the resulting adjustment to the support amount would be at least $50 per month and 15% different from the existing order. An attorney files the modification petition, gathers financial evidence, and presents the case to the court for approval.