Butash Law Group brings 30+ years of Tampa Bay family law experience to Land O' Lakes residents facing divorce. Led by former prosecutor Mike Butash, our team handles custody, asset division, and alimony with courtroom-tested skill - offering free consultations and a -star Google rating from 136 clients.
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Divorce in Land O’ Lakes carries real stakes: your home, retirement savings, business interests, and - most importantly - your relationship with your children. Florida’s equitable distribution standard means marital assets are divided fairly, not automatically equally, and the outcome depends heavily on how well your attorney documents, negotiates, and, when necessary, litigates your position. Spousal support, parenting plans, and child support calculations add further complexity that demands precise legal strategy from day one.
Land O’ Lakes sits primarily within Pasco County, placing most divorce proceedings in the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court in New Port Richey, though residents near county borders may have cases touch Hillsborough or Hernando County courts as well. Each courthouse has its own administrative judges, local rules, and scheduling practices. Navigating these procedural nuances - from mandatory financial disclosures to mediation requirements - without an attorney familiar with the local bench can cost you time, money, and leverage.
At Butash Law Group, our attorneys have spent more than 30 years serving the Tampa Bay region, including Land O’ Lakes families navigating every type of divorce - uncontested, high-asset, and highly contested. Our main office at 23554 S.R. 54 in Lutz places us minutes from Land O’ Lakes, making it easy to meet, strategize, and respond quickly when circumstances change. We combine compassionate client communication with the disciplined advocacy of a firm led by a former Assistant State Attorney who knows how to prepare and present a compelling case.
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Most Land O' Lakes residents file for divorce in the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court in Pasco County, located in New Port Richey. If you live near a county boundary, your case could involve Hillsborough County courts instead. An attorney familiar with both venues can confirm the correct filing location and local procedural requirements before your case begins.
An uncontested divorce in Pasco County can be finalized in as little as 30 to 90 days once all paperwork is properly filed and a settlement agreement is signed. Contested divorces involving disputed custody, property, or alimony often take six months to over a year, depending on court scheduling and the complexity of the issues. Working with an experienced attorney can help keep the process moving efficiently.
No. Florida is a no-fault divorce state, meaning neither spouse must prove wrongdoing, and there is no mandatory separation period before filing. You simply need to allege that the marriage is 'irretrievably broken' and establish that at least one spouse has lived in Florida for a minimum of six months prior to filing.
Florida follows an <strong>equitable distribution</strong> standard, meaning the court divides marital assets and debts fairly - not necessarily 50/50. Factors such as each spouse's economic circumstances, contributions to the marriage, and the length of the marriage all influence the outcome. Separate property acquired before marriage or received as a gift or inheritance is generally not subject to division, though commingling can complicate that distinction.
Florida courts determine time-sharing and parental responsibility based on the best interests of the child, evaluating factors such as each parent's ability to meet the child's needs, the stability of each home environment, the child's existing relationships, and each parent's willingness to support the other's relationship with the child. Pasco County judges expect detailed, realistic parenting plans, and having an attorney help you craft one can significantly strengthen your position.
Yes. Florida law allows post-divorce modifications to child custody, child support, and alimony when there has been a substantial, material, and unanticipated change in circumstances - such as a significant income change, relocation, or shift in a child's needs. Modifications require a formal court petition, and the burden is on the requesting party to demonstrate that the change warrants a new order.
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