Category: LaFrance Family Law

4 Reasons to Hire a Family Law Attorney

May 10, 2018

Why You Need to Hire an Attorney in Florida

It is not unusual for those facing an impending divorce or custody dispute to decide not to hire an attorney. Common reasons people chose not to hire a lawyer include trying to save money, collaborative separation or the assumption they can handle it themselves (often with the help of online resources).

Unfortunately, while this thought process may make sense at the time, there are serious risks when you decide to proceed with divorce or custody proceedings without an attorney.

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LaFrance Family Law has Moved

June 30, 2017

LaFrance Law Office

Find our Family Law Office in Tampa

At LaFrance Family Law, we know that family law matters, such as an impending divorce or custody hearing are stressful for those involved and our goal is always to provide excellent service with empathy for our client’s unique situation.

In order to provide our clients with the best representation possible, we have moved to a new location in Tampa’s SoHo business district. Our new office at 2503 W Swann Avenue is located approximately one mile south of the I-275 Armenia/Howard exit to provide easy access for clients in Tampa and the surrounding Hillsborough, Hernando, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sarasota counties.

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Why Do I Need a Divorce Lawyer?

December 7, 2016

Why Need a Divorce LawyerReasons to Hire a Divorce Attorney in Florida

It can be tempting to forego consulting a lawyer when preparing for a divorce, but representing yourself in any legal matter is not as easy as it may sound. Those who choose to represent themselves in legal procedures without the aid of an attorney are known as “pro se”.

Although you have the right to represent yourself in a court of law, many do not understand that choosing to do so means that the courts will expect you to follow the same rules and procedures that an attorney must follow.

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5 Things To Look For In a Divorce Attorney

July 19, 2016

Top Five Things to Look for in a Divorce Attorney

Learn the Best Qualities Every Attorney Should Have

There are so many good lawyers in a given county that are all working hard to help people navigate through the laws of their country and state. When you are going through a divorce, it can be overwhelming to determine who is going to be the best lawyer for you.

There are several things to consider when choosing a divorce attorney. Below are our top qualities we think all the best attorneys should have to help their clients get the most out of the divorce process.

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Chris LaFrance – Collaborative Divorce Attorney Advice

January 22, 2016

Chris LaFrance Collaborative Divorce Attorney Advice

Chris LaFrance Collaborative Divorce

Chris LaFrance Collaborative Divorce

Chris LaFrance Collaborative Divorce Attorney has extensive experience in helping couples navigate a difficult time in their lives. He believes in Collaborative Divorce because of the positive outcomes he has witnessed was families going through divorce.

However, if you need more convincing, according to CollaborativeDivorce.net, there are several reasons why choosing a Tampa Collaborative Divorce Attorney could be in your family’s best interest for an amicable divorce…

1. You each have more control over the outcome. You can voice your opinions and know that you will be heard.

2. You get to agree to settlement issues based on compromise and fair play instead of having a judge make the final decisions that affect your lives.

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Chris LaFrance Tampa Collaborative Divorce Attorney

January 20, 2016

Chris LaFrance Tampa Collaborative Divorce Attorney

collaborative divorce lawyer

Collaborative Divorce Lawyer

We are proud to announce LaFrance Law’s, Chris LaFrance, recently became a certified Collaborative Divorce Attorney. This family law certification means that Chris LaFrance was extensively trained to negotiate mutually beneficial compromise that creates a friendlier and more peaceful environment for all the involved parties going through a divorce. Collaborative Divorce is advantageous to couples wishing to end their marriage without the usual anger and resentment divorces can bring to families.

In a collaborative divorce, both parties and their attorneys pledge to work in a cooperative manner to find and implement solutions to any disputes the divorcing couple may have in their individual case. Also, its focus is to see that the children aren’t affected in a negative way during the divorce process.

The three basic principles of Collaborative Divorce

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LaFrance Law Tampa Lawyers Who Value Our Clients

January 15, 2016

LaFrance Law Tampa Lawyers Who Value Our Clients

Chris and Shannon LaFrance

Tampa Divorce Lawyers

At LaFrance Law, we value our clients and strive to make sure they are taken care of during a difficult time of their life. When people seek out a Tampa Divorce Lawyer, often they are facing some emotional strain or are confused or frustrated with the law process. We know Florida Divorce Law and our 20+ years of experience benefits our clients and helps them the most positive resolutions.

But don’t take our word for it, here’s what our former clients have to say (from Avvo.com):

Communication is key

5.0 stars

Posted by Anthony

on Jul 2, 2015

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