About The Florida Probate & Family Law Firm — Family Law Tampa, Florida

The Florida Probate & Family Law Firm delivers family law Tampa clients and statewide clients compassionate, culturally sensitive legal representation in both family transitions and estate matters. The Tampa office, located at 620 E Twiggs Street, Suite 306, sits within 15 minutes of the Hillsborough County Courthouse — a practical advantage for clients with time-sensitive filings or hearings. In operation since 2002, the firm serves clients across Florida in divorce, custody, probate, guardianship, estate planning, and elder law matters, with particular strength in cases that require thoughtful handling of personal, religious, or cultural considerations. Explore more family law attorneys in Tampa.

The family law Tampa practice covers the full range of dissolution and custody matters: contested and uncontested divorce, parenting plan development, child support, alimony, post-judgment modifications, prenuptial agreements, and relocation disputes. On the probate and estate side, the firm handles estate administration, trust litigation, guardianship, and elder law — making it a single-firm resource for families managing multiple legal transitions at once, which often occur simultaneously during major life events.

What Clients Say

Clients frequently describe the firm’s approach as genuinely respectful of their cultural backgrounds and personal values. Those going through divorce note that attorneys explained options clearly without pushing toward an adversarial approach when collaboration was possible. Probate clients appreciated that the firm handled both legal and emotional dimensions of estate matters with care. The Tampa office’s proximity to the Hillsborough County Courthouse was mentioned as a practical convenience by clients who needed to attend multiple hearings.

Family Law Tampa — Practice Areas & Services

• Divorce: Contested and uncontested dissolution of marriage at the Hillsborough County Family Law Division, including property division, alimony, and parenting plans.
• Child Custody & Timesharing: Parenting plan development and modification under Florida’s best-interest-of-the-child standard for Hillsborough County families.
• Probate & Estate Administration: Formal and summary probate administration, estate litigation, and trust administration throughout Florida’s court system.
• Guardianship: Guardianship petitions and administration for minors and incapacitated adults in Hillsborough County Probate Court.
• Elder Law: Long-term care planning, Medicaid qualification, and elder rights advocacy for Tampa-area seniors and their families.
• Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements: Marital agreements that define property rights and financial responsibilities before or during marriage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is mediation required before a family law trial in Hillsborough County?

Yes. Hillsborough County’s local rules require a final mediation session before the court will schedule a family law case for trial. Mediation typically takes place after discovery closes, at a mediator’s office or the courthouse. Most family law disputes — including custody and property division — resolve at or before mediation, but if no agreement is reached, the case proceeds to a contested hearing at the Hillsborough County Courthouse, 800 E Twiggs St, Tampa.

What does Florida’s 2021 divorce rate mean for Tampa families going through a split?

Florida recorded a divorce rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents in 2021 — among the highest in the country. That volume means Hillsborough County’s family law division processes a substantial caseload, and an attorney familiar with local judges, mediators, and court procedures provides a real practical advantage. Florida courts handled over 146,000 probate-related filings in fiscal year 2023–2024, indicating the combined volume of family and estate cases that local attorneys handle regularly.

Can the Florida Probate & Family Law Firm handle international family law matters?

Yes — the firm handles matters governed by Florida law for clients residing internationally. Common situations include Hague Convention international child abduction cases, enforcement of foreign divorce decrees in Florida, and estate administration involving assets located both in Florida and abroad. The firm’s Tampa office coordinates with international clients remotely while managing all Florida court filings and hearings locally.