Business Details
23 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Family Law Attorney in Sarasota
Benson Trial Group has been dedicated to providing compassionate legal services in family law matters since 2003. Our firm, locally owned and operated in Sarasota, FL, prioritizes direct attorney-client communication and personalized legal strategies. With a focus on divorce, child custody, paternity, and post-divorce modifications, we combine extensive litigation experience with empathetic guidance. Our team, led by attorney Joe Benson, brings decades of combined legal expertise to protect clients' rights and achieve favorable outcomes. We maintain transparency in all communications, offering free initial consultations to ensure accessible legal representation.Our commitment to client advocacy is demonstrated through successful case resolutions and community trust in Sarasota, Bradenton, and Venice. We utilize modern technology for virtual consultations while maintaining traditional values of integrity and client-centered service. Our practice reflects deep familiarity with Florida family law statutes and local court procedures, ensuring effective legal navigation for clients during challenging life transitions.
Services
Divorce
Child Custody
Paternity
Post-Divorce Modifications
Child Support
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- Free initial consultations for all family law matters
- Practicing law since 2003 with proven case results
- Locally owned and operated in Sarasota, Florida
- Direct attorney access for personalized legal guidance
- Compassionate representation during challenging family transitions
What people say
Compassionate legal services
Aggressive representation
Honest and upfront
Fight for client rights
Professional fees worth paying
Services
Divorce Representation
Our divorce services help clients navigate legal separation and property division while protecting their rights. We provide strategic guidance for contested and uncontested divorces, ensuring fair outcomes for asset distribution and spousal support. With experience in Sarasota County courts, we advocate for clients' interests during this emotionally challenging process.
Child Custody
We develop comprehensive custody arrangements that prioritize children's best interests while protecting parental rights. Our services include creating time-sharing schedules and modifying existing agreements to accommodate changing family circumstances. We advocate for fair visitation rights and decision-making responsibilities in custody matters.
Paternity Establishment
Our paternity services help unmarried parents establish legal parental rights and responsibilities. We assist with voluntary acknowledgments, court orders, and legitimation processes to ensure proper child support and custody arrangements. We protect fathers' rights while prioritizing children's welfare in legal proceedings.
Post-Divorce Modifications
We handle modifications for alimony, child support, and custody agreements when life circumstances change. Our services include filing petitions for modification due to job loss, relocation, or medical issues. We help clients enforce court orders and adapt legal agreements to new family situations.
Child Support
Our child support services cover establishment, modification, and enforcement of support orders. We help calculate appropriate payment amounts based on Florida guidelines and represent clients in disputes over support obligations. We also assist with collecting overdue payments through legal channels.
People
Joe Benson
Attorney & Founder
A Navy veteran and Florida Bar member since 2003, Joe Benson specializes in family law with focus on divorce and child custody cases. He graduated from Barry University School of Law after military service, bringing disciplined advocacy to client representation. His practice emphasizes direct client communication and aggressive legal protection of parental rights.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We handle divorce, child custody, paternity, post-divorce modifications, and child support cases throughout Sarasota County.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations to discuss your family law matter and legal options.
How can I modify an existing custody agreement?
Contact us to review your situation - we help modify custody arrangements for relocation, changed circumstances, or children's evolving needs.
Can you enforce child support payments?
Yes, we assist with enforcing support orders and collecting overdue payments through legal channels.
Are virtual consultations available?
Yes, we offer virtual consultations via video call for client convenience and accessibility.
