Sarasota Child Support Lawyer
My name is Faith Z. Lodder. At my office, the Law Firm of Faith Z. Lodder, P.A., I help clients in Sarasota and other southwestern Florida communities find solutions to difficult family law problems. As your attorney, I will help you get through the matter at hand so you can move on to the next chapter of your life.
Comprehensive Family Law Representation
I assist clients with a wide range of family law issues, including:
- Uncontested divorce/contested divorce — You may pursue a contested, uncontested or collaborative divorce. After the route is determined, I will work with you to reach a resolution that suits your needs.
- High asset divorce — I handle divorces involving large amounts of assets, such as high-value residences, vacation homes, retirement accounts, investments and small business assets.
- Child time sharing/child custody — I can help you fight for child custody or create a parenting plan that addresses your child's religious, schooling, medical and scheduling needs.
- Relocation — If you want to move away with your child or prevent the other parent from moving, I can help.
- Paternity — Establishing paternity will help you obtain rights for child support and custody.
- Child support/modifications — I represent parents seeking to obtain support for their children or modify existing orders in connection with a divorce or paternity case.
- Spousal support — I help clients obtain and fight spousal support payments.
- Domestic violence/injunctions — If you have been abused by your spouse or have been falsely accused of abusing your spouse, I can help you with obtaining or fighting an injunction. I can also address the issue in a divorce proceeding.
- Adoption — Hiring an attorney can prevent you from making irreparable mistakes during the adoption process.
- Stepparent adoption — I help stepparents coming into a family adopt the spouse's children.
- Prenuptial agreements — These agreements can safeguard your assets and protect the inheritance of any children from a previous marriage.
- Preventing termination of parental rights — If the state is trying to terminate your parental rights, I can help.
- Contempt — I help clients with court order enforcement and contempt issues.
When possible, I seek to resolve cases through skillful negotiation. However, I will be prepared to take your case to court. Rest assured, I will work hard to protect your interests.
Dedicated Southwest Florida Family Law Attorney
Regardless of the specific family law issue you are facing, I can help. Contact me online or call 941-328-8170 or 877-217-7197 to arrange a confidential consultation.
My office is located in the Dooley Mack building. Office hours are 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. However, evening and weekend appointments are available upon request.
Se Habla Español.
Credit cards are accepted.
