Fort Walton Beach Florida Family Law Attorney

Helping You Resolve Family Concerns

Whether you're going through a divorce or dealing with another family legal issue, a lawyer with knowledge and experience can make all the difference in helping you achieve a favorable outcome. Contact us at the law offices of James C. Campbell, P.A., for help with any of the following family law matters:

Divorce: Each divorce is different. We will help you pursue your desired outcome on issues like child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support and property division under Florida's equitable distribution laws. We seek negotiated settlements whenever possible, but are ready to stand up for you in court.
Child and spousal support: Child support can be sought in a divorce, separation or paternity case and is governed by a strict formula set forth in the Florida statutes section 61.30. Spousal support requires an assessment of your individual situation.
Child custody and visitation (Time Sharing): Florida now uses the term "time sharing" to describe custody and visitation matters, though the issues at the heart of the matter remain the same. When a child's parents separate, the family courts seek parenting plans that reflect the best interests of the child. Like child support, this is often an important issue to couples seeking to divorce or separate, as well as those seeking to establish paternity.
Modification: If an established family law order must be altered, the request for modification must go through the courts in order to be enforceable. We handle the modification of child support, child custody (time sharing), visitation and alimony orders for clients seeking the request or attempting to block the modification.
Relocation issues: When a parent wants to move out of state with their child, they must go through the courts in order to obtain a legal relocation or obtain the consent of the other parent. There are specific laws (Florida statute 61.13001) in Florida that govern relocations, and if they are not followed harsh consequences may be applied.
Paternity: If a child is born to an unmarried mother, the father may acknowledge paternity at birth, or a paternity action can be brought in family court to ensure that the child gets the care and support of both parents. If the father does not admit paternity then a proper DNA test has to be administered to determine paternity. The court can then establish child custody (time sharing) and child support orders.
Grandparents' rights: When a child's parents are unfit to care for the child, it may be possible for grandparents or other family members to obtain certain custody (time sharing) rights.
Military divorce and retirement rights: Our firm handles all issues related to military divorce cases, including the division of property, assets and retirement benefits. The retirement benefits of military personnel and their spouses are complex and unique. We understand the rules and can help you pursue the benefits you deserve.
Domestic violence: A domestic violence protective order can keep the accused person out of his or her own home for up to a year with the threat of criminal penalties. We represent both sides in domestic violence disputes.

Shalimar attorney James C. Campbell has a wealth of experience with Florida divorce and family law. Contact us to receive informed, honest advice about your options from an experienced Panhandle attorney.

Seeking Modification and Enforcement

Family law judgments are closely tied to each family's individual circumstances, and when those circumstances change, most judgments are subject to modification. We help clients seek modification of child custody (time sharing), child support and other matters.

We may also be able to help you pursue enforcement of a family law judgment. No matter whether you have made informal arrangements in the past or not, a judgment handed down by a family court is binding.

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