Barnett Woolums is a St. Petersburg family law and criminal defense law firm.
At Barnett Woolums, P.A., we handle all types of Saint Petersburg, FL family law cases, including, but not limited to:
Divorce (Dissolution)
The dissolution of a marriage through divorce proceedings is a highly stressful event. At this difficult time you need an attorney to fight for your best interests while showing sensitivity to your situation.
Paternity
Whether you are a mother seeking support for your child or a father needing to establish your parental rights, we are here to help you.
Child Custody
The Court must order that parental responsibility for a minor child be shared by both parents, unless it would be detrimental to the child.
Child Support
A child support payment is a court-ordered amount that the non-custodial parent must pay to the custodial parent to cover a proportionate amount of the child's expenses.
DCF (Department of Children & Families)
The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) or the local Sheriff's Office Child Protection Investigators investigate all allegations of child abuse or child neglect.
Dependency
A dependency action is a legal process brought by the State of Florida. If a parent is reported for suspected child neglect or child abuse, the child protection investigator must investigate the claim.
Termination of Parental Rights
The State of Florida can bring legal action to permanently sever parental rights so that a child becomes eligible for adoption.
Domestic Violence Injunctions/Restraining Orders
To obtain an injunction/restraining order, you must file a Petition that contains a sworn statement of the facts which would justify the Court granting the injunction.
Modifications
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.
Contempt/Enforcement
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.
Temporary Custody by a Relative
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Keywords: Family law, criminal law, divorce, domestic violence, dcf, child custody, DUI, appeals