Tampa Family Law Attorney | St Petersburg | Clearwater | Tampa

Tampa family law attorney and criminal defense lawyer Joseph J. Registrato has over 20 years of experience in Tampa, St Petersburg, Clearwater and the surrounding areas of Florida. Having begun his legal career as a state prosecutor and then later serving as a chief assistant public defender in Hillsborough County, Mr. Registrato is a battle-tested courtroom litigator who does not shy away from confrontation. Due to the intensely combative nature of the legal system in this country, it is important to have somebody like Mr. Registrato in your corner. This is particularly true in divorce cases where husbands and wives have "irreconcilable differences" that prevent them from resolving their disputes amicably.

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As a Tampa family law attorney, Mr. Registrato understands that if children and money are involved, the process can become ugly and complicated very quickly. Representing yourself in a situation like this is not recommended. One wrong move could cost you thousands of dollars and even the custody of your children. One of the best decisions you can make when going through a divorce is hiring an experienced family law attorney in Tampa who knows the ins and outs of the system and can explain the process to you.

With over twenty years of experience handling a wide variety of family law and divorce cases, Joseph J. Registrato is prepared to represent you in cases involving:

Child custody: Child custody awarded to the parent that the judge believes will serve "in the best interest of the child". There are many factors that are taken into consideration including; the health of the child and parents, parents' income, residential location and relationship with the child. Hiring a Tampa family law attorney is the best way to ensure you will get what you want out of the child custody agreement.

Child support: The amount of the child support payments will be determined by many different factors. Both parents' income, medical expenses for the child, childcare costs, education costs and amount of time spent with the child will all be taken into consideration.

Alimony: The purpose of alimony is to ensure that after your divorce the lower income spouse will not suffer financially. The payments are based on the length of the marriage, lifestyle while in the marriage and relative income.

Paternity testing: If you are being asked to pay child support on a child you do not believe is yours, hiring a Tampa family law attorney like Registrato is necessary.

Relocation: If you or your spouse wishes to relocate with your child after a divorce there must be consent.

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It is never too late to hire a family law attorney in Tampa. Whether you are at the beginning of your divorce or half way through, hiring a lawyer is the smartest thing you can do. This is especially true if your spouse has hired one as well.

No matter how complicated or uncomplicated you believe your divorce is going to be, hiring a Tampa family law attorney is necessary. When going through a divorce, arguments about what belongs to whom can become aggressive and stressful. Having someone on your side to give you a second opinion and support can make all the difference. You don't have to be alone in this complicated process. Hiring Joe will ensure that everything is handled correctly and the way you want.

If you are having marital difficulties and think you may need an experienced Tampa family law attorney to represent you during your divorce, contact Joseph J. Registrato. Initial phone consultations are free regarding your family law case in Tampa, St Petersburg, Clearwater, Lakeland, New Port Richey, Largo, and nearby communities.