Tampa Bay Area Modifications and Contempt/Enforcement Lawyers

Focusing on Post-Divorce or Paternity Arrangements

At Barnett Wolfe Rice, P.A., we assist clients with the full range of family law needs, including post-divorce and paternity arrangements, such as—

• Supplemental Petitions to Modify Final Judgments (changes in circumstances)
• Contempt or Enforcement of Final Judgments and Court Orders

Focusing on Modification of Divorce or Paternity Orders

Many people feel that when the Final Judgment is entered, the matter is set in stone.  However, relief is available through the modification of these orders of the court.  Changing circumstances may warrant a modification of judgments in any of the following cases:

We assist clients in obtaining modifications to judgments in the Tampa Bay area, including St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, and Pinellas Park.  In order to modify child custody, child support, or visitation, you must first establish that there has been a substantial change in the circumstances since the entry of the Final Judgment.  The Court then conducts hearings on the evidence and modifies what it deems necessary:

• In child support modifications, the Court looks to whether there has been a change in the incomes of the parties that necessitates a recalculation of child support.
• In child custody and timesharing modifications, the Court considers whether there have been changes in the circumstances such that the best interests of the child would be served by a modification.
• In child custody and timesharing modifications, the Court considers such things as child abuse, child neglect, mistreatment of children, living conditions of children, and geographical relocation of parents that affect the best interest of the children and/or practical ability of the parties to meet the timesharing schedule. 

Assisting Clients with the Filing or Defense of Contempt/Enforcement Motions

We can help you file a motion for contempt or enforcement against the other party if the terms of your Final Judgment or Order are not being followed.  Conversely, we defend clients against motions for contempt or enforcement.

Several specific situations that can result in a contempt charge are—

If you need to initiate or defend against a contempt or enforcement proceeding, contact us today to represent you.

Appeals

In Florida, an appeal is a complex and time-consuming matter, but it may be your LAST CHANCE for getting the outcome you want.

Unlike many other law firms, at Barnett Wolfe Rice, P.A. we have the experience, ability and desire to handle criminal and family (domestic relations) appeals.

If you think you need to appeal your case, CONTACT US immediately.  There are STRICT DEADLINES for filing an appeal, so you must act quickly.

Quality Representation You Can Trust When You Need It the Most

Call (727) 525-0200 or visit our Contact Us page for more information on how we can help you.

Our main office is conveniently located near the downtown St. Petersburg Courthouse, the Criminal Justice Center in Clearwater, and the South County Traffic Court in St. Petersburg. 

There is no fee for an initial consultation on criminal cases and the minimal fee for an initial family law consultation will be applied to your retainer.