Business Details
Trusted Family Law Attorneys in Sebring
Alison B Copley has been dedicated to providing compassionate and skilled legal representation in family law matters for over three decades. Our practice focuses on protecting clients' interests through mediation, negotiation, and litigation when necessary, with particular expertise in child custody, divorce, alimony, and spousal support cases. We serve Highlands, Hardee, and Polk Counties while also handling matters in surrounding Florida jurisdictions. Our attorneys combine extensive experience with personalized attention to guide clients through complex legal challenges.We prioritize client education, maintaining open communication throughout each case, and developing comprehensive strategies tailored to individual circumstances. Our team collaborates with qualified professionals to ensure thorough case preparation and favorable outcomes. With deep roots in the local legal community, we bring both generational experience and contemporary legal insights to every case we handle.
Services
Child Custody
Divorce Proceedings
Alimony Determination
Child Support
Prenuptial Agreements
Postnuptial Agreements
Domestic Violence Injunctions
Property Division
Parenting Plans
Military Divorce
Highlights and features
- We combine over 30 years of local legal experience with contemporary legal strategies
- Our attorneys work directly on all cases without delegation to junior staff
- We maintain transparent communication throughout every legal proceeding
- We prepare cases for trial while pursuing cost-effective resolutions
- We collaborate with qualified experts to build comprehensive case strategies
Services
Child Custody
We develop comprehensive parenting plans that prioritize children's best interests while addressing custody and visitation arrangements. Our attorneys help clients navigate complex custody disputes, create enforceable parenting plans, and modify existing arrangements when circumstances change. With deep understanding of Florida's family law statutes, we advocate for solutions that maintain meaningful parent-child relationships while ensuring children's well-being.
Divorce Proceedings
Our firm handles all aspects of divorce proceedings from straightforward cases to complex property division matters. We guide clients through asset distribution, spousal support determinations, and child-related issues while protecting their financial and parental rights. With experience in both contested and uncontested divorces, we provide strategic counsel to achieve equitable outcomes through negotiation or litigation when necessary.
Alimony Determination
We represent clients in establishing, modifying, and enforcing alimony agreements tailored to their specific circumstances. Our attorneys analyze financial factors, marriage duration, and other relevant considerations to pursue fair support arrangements. We handle all types of spousal support including temporary, rehabilitative, and durational alimony while addressing modification needs when life circumstances change.
Child Support
We assist clients with establishing, enforcing, and modifying child support orders based on Florida's guidelines. Our practice addresses income verification challenges, special needs considerations, and administrative enforcement actions. We help parents ensure adequate financial support for their children while working to prevent unfair payment burdens through accurate application of statutory requirements.
Prenuptial Agreements
Our attorneys draft enforceable prenuptial and postnuptial agreements that protect clients' assets and clarify financial expectations. We ensure agreements meet legal requirements while addressing property division, spousal support, and other critical considerations. With attention to procedural requirements and future enforceability, we help couples establish clear terms for potential future contingencies.
People
Alison B. Copley
Attorney
Practicing family law for over 35 years with 30+ years in Highlands County, Alison has handled thousands of family law cases. She graduated from Dickinson College and Nova Southeastern University's Shepard Broad College of Law.
Brett P. Hargaden
Attorney
Joined the practice in 2022 after federal service with DHS and FDIC. Graduated third in law school class at Roger Williams University, served as Law Review Editor-in-Chief, and holds undergraduate finance degree from Stetson University.
Questions
What areas of family law do you specialize in?
We focus on child custody, divorce proceedings, alimony determinations, child support matters, prenuptial agreements, and related family law issues across multiple Florida counties.
How do you handle child custody cases?
We develop parenting plans prioritizing children's best interests while addressing custody arrangements, visitation schedules, and decision-making responsibilities through negotiation or litigation when necessary.
Can you modify existing child support orders?
Yes, we help clients modify child support arrangements when significant life changes occur, ensuring adjustments reflect current circumstances and legal requirements.
What experience do you have with divorce cases?
With over 30 years of combined experience, we handle all aspects of divorce including property division, spousal support, and child-related matters for both contested and uncontested cases.
How do you approach alimony determinations?
We analyze financial factors, marriage duration, and other considerations to establish fair spousal support arrangements while addressing modification needs when circumstances change.
Can you help with prenuptial agreements?
Yes, we draft enforceable prenuptial and postnuptial agreements meeting legal requirements while protecting clients' assets and clarifying financial expectations.
