Services
Mediation
Mediation is a dispute settlement process run by a trained third party, called a mediator. Pre-suit Divorce Mediation is intended to bring two parties together to reach a resolution in an attempt to avoid taking their divorce to court. Mediation…
Time Sharing Disputes
Florida no longer uses “custody” when regarding this legal matter. Rather, they use the word “time sharing” to refer to the time both parents will be sharing with their child. All in all, timesharing concerns the best interest of the…
Domestic Violence Defense / Family Violence Attorney
Domestic violence is a very serious matter. If you’ve fallen victim to any form of assault, don’t keep quiet. We are here to help. Your voice is your strongest weapon and you can use it to bring justice against the…
Adoptions (and Surrogacy Agreements)
In every adoption, our goals are: To insure that each child is adopted by a loving family that will provide the child with parents who are good role models and a permanent, stable, financially and emotionally secure home. We handle…
Paternity Actions
In Florida, a paternity case is similar to a divorce case without property or alimony issues. Unmarried parents deal with the same child custody, visitation and child support issues as married parents who divorce. We represent both mothers who want…
Pre-nuptial Agreements
Many people ask whether they should enter into a prenuptial agreement before getting married. For Florida residents, there are many non-adversarial reasons to enter into a prenuptial agreement. Many people ask whether they should enter into a prenuptial agreement before…
Estate Planning (Wills and Trusts)
Creating a last will and testament is an important step to make sure your assets, or estate—the real estate, cash, and personal property that you own—are properly distributed after your death. After any major life change, like a new addition to your…
Probate Process
Loss of a loved one is a difficult time for family and friends. We have helped guide many families through these times. We will help you from the start to the end of the probate process. We will provide help…
Collaborative Divorce Process
Collaborative family law is a legal process enabling couples who have decided to separate or end their marriage to work with their lawyers and, on occasion, other interdisciplinary professionals (mental health and financial advisors) in order to avoid the uncertain outcome of court…
Uncontested Divorce
Because fighting with family doesn’t make sense. An uncontested divorce is the quickest and least expensive divorce you can obtain. An uncontested divorce is one where the parties agree to the settlement in advance of filing any paperwork with the…
Appeals
The divorce process is unique to everyone that experiences it. Sometimes, it is possible for both spouses to agree to the terms of a divorce. When this happens, a divorce is referred to as uncontested. However, when both spouses are…
Guardianship
Exploring a guardianship is undoubtedly a difficult time for any family. The Thomas McDonald Law Firm specializes in voluntary and involuntary guardianship proceedings for minors and adults and can navigate you and your loved ones through a complicated guardianship proceeding….
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