Experienced Trial Attorney in Pensacola and Milton
Our Pensacola Law Firm and its attorneys offer a full service comphrensive approach to your legal matter. Our attorneys are experienced trial lawyers who personally handle each case. We represent businesses and individuals throughout Pensacola, Milton, Pace, and Gulf Breeze.
Skillful and Compassionate Guidance on Issues of Divorce and Property Division
Our divorce lawyers represent husbands and wives in divorce negotiations, in uncontested divorces and contested divorce cases, in divorce mediation, and in divorce court. We also assist with marriage annulments and premarital agreements.
Our Pensacola family law attorneys help clients achieve favorable results during a marital separation or military divorce. We deal with all aspects of divorce, including shared parenting (formerly called child custody and visitation), alimony, and property division. We also focus on collecting unpaid child support from deadbeat parents.
We can also represent you in negotiations, divorce mediation, or court regarding alimony and with post-judgment issues and enforcement of orders if a former spouse is failing to follow through.
Learn more about Family law by looking at our Frequently Asked Questions page
Also, visit our Resource Center for additional information on family law issues.
Compassionate Legal Guidance on Issues Affecting Children
Children need and deserve the loving support of every adult in their life. What children do not need is the emotional turmoil that often accompanies an uncomfortable custody dispute. At the Farrar Law Firm, we help families find solutions to child custody and child support challenges while working to put the best interests of the child first.
- We represent parents seeking custody or visitation, or needing help with modifications of an existing court order, such as in a ex-spouse wanting to relocate with the child.
- We assist grandparents in asserting their rights to visitation and in cases of grandparent adoption.
- We help couples resolve questions of parentage with DNA testing and voluntary acknowledgement of parenthood.
- We assist couples seeking to build a family through adoption: we handle open and closed adoption, U.S. and international adoption, and family-member and foster adoption.
Learn more about child custody issues...Resource Center
Avoid the Anxiety and Uncertainty of Property Division
There are things you can do today to ensure your financial security in the event of a divorce or dissolution later in life. Our Illinois family law attorneys can guide you in the preparation of a premarital agreement prior to marriage, or a post nuptial if you are already married. Our Pensacola family lawyers represent clients in prenuptial and postmarital litigation.
Estate Planning and Probate Services
Creating a thorough estate plan is the best way to enforce the decisions you make about your estate and healthcare. Our firm also represents families during probate and estate administration. Any time there is a significant change in your family situation — a divorce or the addition of a child — you should review your estate plan. To learn more, visit our Estate Planning Frequently Asked Question.
Legal Help with Personal Bankruptcy
Often, a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy is the best option for addressing overwhelming debt. Sometimes there are other options for addressing the threat of foreclosure and resolving creditor problems. Our bankruptcy attorney will review your situation and advise you on all your options, including personal bankruptcy, creditor negotiation and loan modification. Contact our firm to schedule a free consultation.
For answers to your questions, contact a lawyer at the Farrar Law Firm for a complimentary telephone consultation. We represent businesses and individuals throughout Pensacola, Milton, Pace, Gulf Breeze Florida.
For more information about each of our practice areas, click the links below.
Automobile AccidentsBankruptcy
Child Custody
Child Support Modificiations
Children Issues
Civil Litigation
Divorce
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Family Law
Insurance Law
Interstate Custody
Military Retirement
Paternity
Personal Injury
Probate
Property Division
Real Estate
Wrongful Death
Automobile Accidents
A serious auto accident can be devastating both financially and emotionally for you and your loved ones. Our law firm has experience in representing clients who have been seriously injured. Contact our office today to protect your legal rights and to investigate what options you have.
BankruptcyIf you are facing a difficult financial situation, then bankruptcy might be an option for you. You are not alone. With the current tough economic times, everyone is feeling financial pressure more than ever. We understand that financial struggles can be shameful, they negatively affect your relationships and prevent you from living a healthy, low-stress life. Contact us for a free consultation. If you do decide to retain us, all calls from debt collectors will be referred to us and you will no longer have to deal with the harassing, threatening phone calls.
Child CustodyLong after a divorce is finalized, custody issues often continue to arise. At the Farrar Law Firm, we focus on the children’s best interests when dealing with custody and visitation issues. Our goal is to reach a custody and visitation schedule that is mutually agreeable to both parties when dealing with custody and visitation disputes. Please contact us today to schedule a consultation to discuss your custody and visitation issues.
Child Support ModificationAt the Farrar Law Firm, we understand child support laws and how to obtain desirable results in establishing new child support orders or modifying existing child support orders. Please contact our office today to schedule a consultation to answer all of your child support questions.
Children IssuesDecisions regarding our children are the most important decisions we make during our lifetimes. It is further complicated when parties divorce or when children are born to unmarried parents. Recent statutory changes have resulted in the removal of such words as"custody"and replaced them with words such as shared parenting ,coparenting and time-sharing. The courts in the State of Florida now require detailed parenting plans. It is essential you obtain advice from a lawyer to discuss the pros and cons of various aspects of the plan in order to ensure that you do what's best for your child. We will assist you in making those decisions.
See our forms bank for detailed parenting plans. Again, please seek the advice of the attorney prior to using any of the forms provided on the website.
Civil LitigationIf you are being sued or contemplating suing someone it is essential that you seek legal advice. There is a complicated system of rules of procedure and rules of evidence which most individuals are unaware of which may cause significant detriment to the unwary litigant. Once a lawsuit is filed there are strict time frames regarding the prosecution of the case and there are a variety of rules regarding both affirmative defenses ,pleading certain types of cases, and motions to dismiss. If you do not assert certain rights he waived them forever.
We offer a free telephone consult regarding any legal matter. The main purpose of that telephone consult is to determine whether you need a lawyer or whether it is in problem that can be answered to the phone call itself.
DivorceAt the Farrar Law Firm, we will help you navigate the dissolution of marriage process, while focusing on long and short term goals. We will help you transition into the next stage of your life while protecting your rights.
Elder LawIf you fail to plan you plan to fail. As we grow older it is important that we consider our options for the remainder of our lives. I believe-- and statistics show-- we will live a significant length of time. Although we can never anticipate every future contingency we can certainly take steps. We recommend every individual have some basic estate planning documents. We call them the "triumvirate" and include:
- A will
- A durable power of attorney
- A living will or designation of health surrogate
We offer reasonable rates to sit down and discuss with you your options. Don't let your failure to address these issues cause your loved ones additional grief that could be avoided.
Estate PlanningAt the Farrar Law Firm, we will help guide you with your estate planning, wills and trusts to help you make the right choices for your family. We understand how difficult it can be to plan your estate. We know your worries and your concerns, because we have years of experience dealing with people going through the same things. We want to help you prepare for the future.
Family LawFamily law includes a variety of issues including:
- divorce
- parenting issues
- child support
- alimony
- military divorce
- prenuptial and antenuptial agreements
- property settlements
- attorney fees and costs
- post-dissolution matters
Our law firm has practiced in this area for over 25 years. There is nothing more important than family. There have been significant statutory changes in the areas of parenting, alimony, equitable distribution, and child support. Please seek the advice of an attorney if you have any of these issues.
Check out our forms in the family law. However, is essential you get the advice of a good lawyer before attempting to use these forms torms.
Insurance LawWhen you have a dispute with your insurance company-- whether it is involving a catastrophe on your house, coverage for life insurance or health insurance or denial of any significant claim you need a lawyer to provide you information regarding your rights. The insurance company always has lawyers and so should you-- the insured. Insurance companies exist to collect premiums and deny claims. We offer a free telephone consultations to discuss whether you should get a lawyer. Please take advantage of that service.
Interstate CustodyDisputes involving children where parents live in different states or countries is regulated under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act and/or the Hague convention. You need a lawyer familiar with the jurisdictional requirements and litigation strategies to effectively establish a parenting plan for your child or children. At our law firm we have handled hundreds of cases involving these issues seeking to establish the best result possible for our clients and their children.
Military RetirementMilitary retirement accrued during the marriage may be considered a marital asset subject to equitable distribution. Both state and federal law regulates and establishes the manner and type of distributions allowed and/or required by law. Certain portions of the retirement may not be divisible such as veterans and/or disability benefits. If you are involved in a divorce you should seek the advice of a civilian attorney regarding this and other important aspects related to your military service.
PaternityComplications often arise when children are born whether in wedlock or out of wedlock. Florida now has a paternity registry in which putative fathers should register if they believe they may be the father of a child. Children born out of wedlock are presumptively in the legal custody of the mother and the father does not have legal rights until his paternity has been judicially established. It is always best that parents come to a mutual agreement regarding such issues as time-sharing and child support. It is important to get legal advice regarding these issues prior to negotiating a plan as there are legal requirements.
Personal InjuryAt our firm the lawyer personally meets with the client. All consultations and our representation is free to the client. If we accept your case our fee will be contingent upon the successful prosecution and receipt of monies on your behalf for injuries you suffered. We will explore all of your options and all potential defendants to maximize your recovery.
ProbateWhen a loved one passes away it is sometimes necessary to legally transfer property owned by the decedent. Depending upon the complexity and the property involved it may be a relatively simple matter. At our firm we offer a free telephonic consult to discuss your options.
Property DivisionProperty accumulated during the marriage may be identified as marital property subject to equitable distribution. You should consult an attorney regarding the identification of marital assets and the valuation and equitable distribution of the assets. If you have issues regarding the division marital home or retirements please seek the advice of an attorney so that you may know your rights.
Real EstateThe complexities involved in the calamitous real estate industry requires you to seek good legal counsel whenever you are contemplating buying or selling any real estate. In this world of short sales and bank owned properties where numerous scam artists and get quick rich schemes even experienced and savvy real estate investors should seek legal advice.
Wrongful DeathIf a loved one dies as a result of somebody's fault please seek the advice of legal counsel. Our society has given individuals the right to seek compensation when catastrophe occurs given certain circumstances. We offer a free consultation to discuss your legal rights. If it is a matter which we do not typically handle at our firm we will seek outside counsel and assist you in finding the right lawyer to handle your matter. Again, no fees are charged to you unless we recover money from the responsible party.
