Family

Trial Lawyers Effectively Guiding You through the Divorce Process

Your marriage has fallen apart. You are no longer living or functioning as Husband and Wife. Your most intimate family relations are exhibited within the legal system and tension and stress are likely running very high. Welcome to a Dissolution of Marriage (DOM) – a painful process for all parties involved.

At The Gregory Law Firm in Jacksonville, Florida, we know you want to move on with your life as painless as possible. Going to Court is a day in our life. But for you, it is an experience remembered and not forgotten or easily forgiven. Your legal concerns related to your DOM compel us to focus on your particular needs during this emotionally stressful time, recognizing that everyone reacts differently to this kind of stress. We understand your particular situation is unique to you. However, a Dissolution of Marriage is not the end of the process. Other issues include child custody and time sharing (commonly known as visitation rights), spousal support (commonly known as alimony), child support (based on the applicable statutory guidelines) and the division of your marital property. Fortunately, though, the attorneys at The Gregory Law Firm are skilled in handling family law matters, including paternity, post dissolution issues and modifications, and can assist you with each of these complex issues.

Contact Us Today to Discuss Your Divorce

When you are looking for an experienced divorce attorney in the Jacksonville area or anywhere in Northeast Florida, come to The Gregory Law Firm. Contact us online, or call us at 904-722-2222 to discuss your concerns.

Because issues of family law and criminal defense often overlap here at The Gregory Law Firm, we routinely represent people accused of domestic assault, which frequently overlaps into Protection from Abuse, Dissolution of Marriage and Child Custody Cases. If you have been accused of either crime in Duval, Clay, Nassau, or elsewhere in Northeast Florida, contact our office today.

Domestic violence allegations may arise in conjunction with Dissolution of Marriage proceedings or custody disputes. The unfortunate reality is that sometimes people use domestic violence allegations to gain an advantage in other areas. We understand that these charges are not always justified, and that frequently there is more going on within a family than is immediately apparent.

Our experienced attorneys take the time to truly understand your circumstances so that we can effectively negotiate with the prosecuting attorney, possibly getting your charges reduced or dropped altogether. If negotiations fail, we are skilled trial attorneys who can accurately defend you in front of a judge of jury.

A Unique Approach to Your Defense: Reach Out to the Alleged Victim

Although not feasible or legal in all cases, whenever possible, we prefer to begin our preparation for your case by reaching out to the alleged victim, your partner. Regardless of what happened at the time of the incident, this person may be the most important witness for the State – understanding the perspective of the alleged victim, talking openly and honestly, enables us to better protect your interests.

Jacksonville Protective Orders Lawyers

A temporary or permanent injunction (commonly known as a restraining order) may arise to protect a victim from abuse. Other injunctions can arise out of retaliation in a domestic dispute. Frequently, they arise during a dissolution of marriage or custody battle in a paternity case. If you need an injunction or have been accused of abuse and face an injunction from violence order, it is important to protect your rights. At The Gregory Law Firm, we offer experienced and strategic support in criminal and family law cases involving domestic disputes and restraining orders, including:

• Defense of injunctions
• Protections from abuse for victims

We are dedicated to your rights and your future. Call now to speak directly with an experienced Jacksonville Injunction attorney, 904-722-2222, or contact us by e-mail.

Restraining Orders and the Consequences of a PFA Any type of injunction can have serious implications for the respondent. An injunction could leave you unable to enter your home, see your children, or can even have a profound affect on the way that custody or visitation will work. In addition to the personal consequences, including possible loss of employment, you may also face criminal charges. Because of the serious risk, it is important to consult with an experienced injunction defense attorney if you suspect that an injunction is underway. For example, many people do not understand that they can lose their rights to firearms or other weapons of protection while an injunction is pending against them.

An Injunction may be issued after allegations of:

• Spousal abuse
• Domestic abuse
• Assault and battery
• Child abuse
• Sexual abuse
• Threats or stalking

Jacksonville Injunction Defense

When the Gregory Law Firm is involved early on in your case, we can take action to prevent a temporary injunction and or mitigate the consequences. Our attorneys will aggressively defend your interests, putting the alleged victim on the stand. We will ask necessary questions to understand the relationship prior to the allegations. Jacksonville injunction attorneys from our firm will focus on getting at the truth of the allegations and history of the relationship to protect your rights and interests.