Family Law
Families in Tampa, Florida, need clear guidance on divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, domestic violence injunctions, and prenuptial or postnuptial agreements. Whether you’re in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco or surround counties, Scully | Torres – Marital & Family Law serves as your legal partner that focuses on crafting practical solutions that protect your rights and your children’s well-being, while respecting your time and resources.
Divorce
High-asset divorce in Florida requires careful handling of equitable distribution, business valuations, executive compensation, real estate portfolios, and retirement accounts. Military divorce presents additional issues like the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), division of military retired pay, TRICARE, and jurisdiction when one or both spouses are deployed or stationed out-of-state. As an experienced Tampa family law firm, we also advise on alimony types (brudge-the-gap, rehabilitative, durational, or lump-sum), child support, and strategies to protect parental rights through a clear parenting plan and timesharing schedule.
When disputes arise, we pursue efficient resolutions through negotiation, mediation, negotiation, and/or litigation, always focused on practical outcomes for your family. We represent spouses on either side of the case, including business owners, professionals, servicemembers, and non-military spouses. In addition to handling your divorce or paternity issues, we also represent clients in post-judgment modification or enforcement of alimony, timesharing, and child support orders. Scully | Torres – Marital & Family Law is your trusted Tampa divorce firm for high-asset divorce, military divorce, alimony, child custody and modification.
Paternity
Florida paternity actions establish legal fatherhood, which unlocks rights and responsibilities such as timesharing, decision-making (parental responsibility), child support, and access to medical and school records. Establishing paternity may involve DNA testing, acknowledgment of paternity, or court orders that set a parenting plan reflecting the child’s best interests under Florida law.
We represent mothers and fathers as petitioners or respondents seeking fair timesharing, holiday schedules, and child support that reflect accurate income and childcare costs. Scully | Torres – Marital & Family Law helps people securing their parental rights or defend against unfounded claims.
Child Support
Child support in Florida is calculated using statutory guidelines that account for each parent’s income, overnight timesharing, healthcare, and childcare expenses. Accurate financial disclosures, imputation of income when appropriate, and adjustments for special needs are essential to achieving a fair support order.
We represent payors and recipients in initial child support actions, as well as in modification and enforcement proceedings when circumstances change or payments fall behind. From wage garnishment issues to retroactive support and arrear calculations, we structure strategies that reflect your child’s needs and your financial reality. Scully | Torres – Marital & Family Law assists parents in child support establishment, modification and enforcement.
Domestic Violence
Florida courts offer civil protection through Domestic Violence Injunctions (DVIs), sometimes called restraining orders, to address threats, stalking, harassment, or physical harm. Injunction hearings can impact housing, firearm ownership, custody, and immigration status, and findings may have long-term consequences in related family law cases.
We represent petitioners seeking safety by offering compassionate guidance and immediate assistance with filing for an injunction on behalf of themselves and their child. We also represent respondents against allegations that could affect their employment and parental rights by ensuring they receive due process and by closing examining the evidence before the Court. Scully | Torres – Marital & Family Law will be by your side whether you are seeking an injunction or defending against unfounded allegations all while being mindful of reaching your broader family law goals.
Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements clarify expectations around property rights, alimony, business interests, inheritances, and attorney’s fees in the event of divorce or death. Effective agreements require full financial disclosure, clear terms, and compliance with Florida statutes to support enforceability.
We draft, review, and negotiate prenuptial and postnuptial agreements for entrepreneurs, professionals, and families with significant assets or second marriages, as well as for individuals seeking clarity around nonmarital versus marital property. We also litigate enforceability when a prenuptial or postnuptial agreements is contested. Scully | Torres – Marital & Family Law helps establish a forward-looking protection that supports financial stability and reduces future disputes.
Post-Judgment Enforcement and Modification
Family circumstances and financial situations often change after a final judgment. Florida law allows for post-judgment modification or enforcement of court orders involving alimony, child support, or timesharing when a substantial and material change in circumstances occurs. Common examples include income fluctuations, relocation, health issues, or noncompliance with existing court orders.
At Scully | Torres – Marital & Family Law, we assist clients in enforcing existing judgments—whether through contempt actions, income withholding, or other remedies—to ensure compliance with financial and parenting obligations. We also represent clients seeking or opposing modifications to adapt existing orders to new realities, while preserving stability for children and protecting financial interests.
We bring clear guidance and practical solutions to ensure that your court orders are fair, enforceable, and aligned with your current life circumstances. Scully | Torres – Marital & Family Law helps families in Tampa and surrounding counties with post-judgment modification or enforcement of divorce, custody, and support orders.
Military Divorce and Pension Division
Military families face unique challenges in divorce proceedings, including jurisdictional issues, deployment schedules, and division of military benefits. Florida courts apply both state and federal laws—such as the Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act (USFSPA)—to divide military retired pay, address Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) accounts, and determine eligibility for continued benefits like TRICARE and commissary privileges.
Scully | Torres – Marital & Family Law represents servicemembers and military spouses with precision and respect, ensuring fair treatment in equitable distribution, alimony, and child custody matters. We coordinate strategies that account for service obligations, relocation, and parenting plans that accommodate deployment or reassignment.
Our firm understands the complexities of dividing military pensions and benefits, calculating disposable retired pay, and navigating DFAS (Defense Finance and Accounting Service) requirements. We are your trusted Tampa military divorce lawyers—focused on achieving fair outcomes while honoring the unique service and sacrifices of military families.
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