We Provide
Honest, Straightforward Legal CounselBased on a client’s specific needs and the complexity of the legal matters he or she faces, we attempt to resolve disputes using low-conflict, high-cooperation techniques.
A Strong Legal Advocate For Florida Families
At Tampa Bay Legal Center, P.A., we have extensive experience providing legal advice and representation to clients in a wide range of family law issues.
Whether you are considering divorce or were recently served with divorce papers, we will carefully examine your situation and provide an honest and realistic assessment of the legal challenges you might face. We help individuals and families throughout the Brandon area who are facing issues.
Practice Areas
We care about our clients and about helping them resolve the legal issues
they face in the most efficient and effective manner possible.

Divorce
divorce clients in Florida

Property Division
and assets

Timesharing
help you avoid disputes

Modification
for modifying a divorce order

Adoption
for more than 20 years

Grandparents' Rights
visitation in Florida

Child Support
child support disputes

Spousal Support
part of divorce

Paternity
paternity

Relocation
and modifications in Florida
To schedule a consultation with a lawyer at our firm to discuss
your legal matter in greater detail, call us today
Or
Clients rely on an experienced attorney to provide the guidance
necessary to resolve the issues they face in the most efficient and
cost-effective manner possible.
Our lawyer provides comprehensive legal counsel for a wide variety of family law matters, including contested and uncontested divorces. Additionally, our team represents parents in child custody disputes related to parental relocation and any adjustments that may be necessary to accommodate a family’s changing circumstances.

who are struggling with difficult individualized family law challenges
overcome those challenges and reach a successful resolution
in the most efficient manner possible.
TBLC Latest Blog
Ways to Minimize the Effect of Divorce on Children (Part 2)
Divorce can be very hard for children. Fortunately, there are steps that parents can take to reduce the effect of divorce on children. In the first part of the article titled “Ways To Minimize the Effect of Divorce on Children,” we shared five tips for reducing the...
Ways to Minimize the Effect of Divorce on Children (Part 1)
Divorce is hard for everyone involved. Aside from the adults, children are also affected by divorce. Divorce can impact the lives of children in several ways. With this in mind, it is crucial for parents to employ strategies that can help minimize the effect of...
What are the Grounds for Divorce in Florida?
When filing for a Florida divorce, the petitioner (the spouse initiating the divorce proceedings) must indicate in the divorce petition the reason for wanting to end their marriage. However, in Florida, you cannot blame something like adultery, desertion, or cruelty...
Debunking Common Myths About Divorce Mediation
One of the alternatives to divorce court is mediation. Mediation involves working with a neutral third party (a mediator) to reach a resolution. While divorce mediation has grown in popularity over the years, many myths remain about this alternative dispute resolution...
Divorce Mediation in Florida
In Florida, when a couple is getting a divorce, judges strongly encourage and, at times, require that the couple try mediation. While many divorcing couples end up litigating their cases in court, you can resolve your divorce-related issues outside court through...
Debunking Five Common Myths About Collaborative Divorce
Simply put, collaborative divorce involves divorcing spouses negotiating a divorce agreement in a cooperative manner with the help of their attorneys and other professionals. Engaging in a collaborative divorce could be the best option depending on your situation....
Is Child Support Awarded When Parents Have Equal Timesharing Rights?
Child support intends to ensure that a child continues to be provided with an acceptable standard of living after their parents’ divorce. One of the most prevalent myths about child support in Florida is that the court can only order child support if one parent is...
Do Florida Courts Favor Mothers Over Fathers When Making Timesharing Decisions?
If you are a father considering or going through a divorce, you may be worried that the court will treat you unfairly when it comes to timesharing. If this is how you feel, it is understandable. But is it really true that Florida courts favor mothers over fathers when...
Tips for Avoiding a Contested Divorce
An uncontested divorce is when you and your spouse agree on all the issues related to your divorce, including alimony, child support (if applicable), timesharing (if applicable), and property division. If you and your spouse do not agree on all or some of the...
Is There an Attorney-Client Privilege in Florida Family Law Cases?
If you are considering hiring an attorney to help you with a family law-related matter, you may wonder if there is an attorney-client privilege in Florida family law cases. So, is the information you share with your family law attorney privileged? Yes, attorney-client...
Contact Us
Tell Us About Your Legal Issue


At Tampa Bay Legal Center, P.A., we care about our clients and about helping them resolve the legal issues they face in the most efficient and effective manner possible. Our law firm is led by attorney Carl J. Ohall who, for more than 25 years, has helped people throughout the Tampa area overcome legal challenges that affect their families, finances & health.