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At the Law Office of Laura A. Olson, P.A., we take on the cases where we know we can serve your needs well and get the results you will be happy with. Our office excels in a wide range of family law, divorce and civil litigation matters. We offer the small firm advantage of one-on-one personal service with your attorney. We are always here for you when you need us; you and your case won’t get lost in the shuffle.

Tampa divorce attorney Laura A. Olson is a South Tampa native with 25 years of experience serving the people of Florida in family law, divorce and other civil matters. Laura is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, which means her peers in the legal profession value her as a top-related lawyer in the areas of legal ability and professional ethics. Family law matters and civil disputes create stressful situations with a lot at stake. Trust your case to an experienced, capable attorney who will dedicate herself to achieving outstanding results on your behalf. Call on The Law Office of Laura A. Olson, P.A., for your Tampa legal needs.

Divorce and Family Law

When we represent you in your divorce, we go to great lengths to make sure you are well-represented in all aspects of the divorce relevant to your situation, including child custody, child support, alimony and property division. The decisions made in a divorce will continue to impact you and your family for years to come. We work to protect your rights and promote your interests from the start, whether negotiating a marital settlement agreement or litigating your divorce in court. Tampa divorce lawyer Laura A. Olson takes on a wide variety of Florida divorce cases, include high asset and high net worth cases, same-sex divorce, collaborative divorce, military divorce and uncontested divorce. We also represent parties needing help after a divorce with modification of a final judgment, child relocation, or enforcement of court orders and contempt charges.

Our comprehensive family law practice includes other matters as well, such as the enforcement of prenuptial agreements (or challenges to their enforcement), paternity proceedings and allegations of domestic violence. These matters have serious, long-lasting consequences for the people involved, and we strive to make sure you are well-served in any Tampa divorce or family law proceeding.

What should I expect in the Florida divorce process?

Every divorce is different and will address the issues that are specific and relevant to your case, but divorce cases generally follow the same pattern or procedure. You can expect your divorce to proceed through the following stages:

Filing – Either spouse can initiate the divorce by filing a petition for dissolution of marriage with the circuit court in the county where the spouses last lived together or where either one currently resides. The filing spouse needs to show that at least one spouse has been a resident of Florida for at least six months, that a marriage exists, and that the marriage has suffered an irretrievable breakdown. Florida has no-fault divorce, so the filing spouse does not have to prove the other spouse was at-fault or to blame in causing the breakdown of the marriage. Issues of fault may be relevant to other aspects of the divorce, however, including alimony, child custody and the division of property.

Once the petition has been served on the other spouse, that spouse has 20 days to file an answer to the issues raised in the petition and possibly file a counter-petition to raise additional issues.

Disclosures – The court will require each spouse to give the other a financial affidavit and accompanying financial documents. These disclosures typically happen within 45 days after the initial petition has been served or a few days before a temporary hearing is scheduled. If a party fails to make the required disclosures, the court might dismiss the case or refuse to consider any requests of that party regarding financial matters. The parties must also complete and file a child support guidelines worksheet if child support is to be decided in the divorce.

Agreement or Trial – If the spouses can agree on how to resolve the issues in their divorce, such as the division of property, payment of alimony, child custody and child support, they can draft and sign an agreement and submit it to the court. The judge will review it and, if approved, incorporate the agreement into the final judgment of divorce. If the parties cannot agree, the judge may order mediation or schedule a hearing on the contested issues. At a hearing or trial, the parties, through their attorneys, submit evidence, question witnesses and make legal arguments on how the court should rule. The judge will make a final ruling on these issues when granting the divorce.

Personal Injury

We take on a wide range of Tampa personal injury claims, including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, premises liability claims, slip and fall injuries, dog bites, and more. Our goal is to see that you get the medical care you need and the compensation you deserve after another party’s negligence harms you. The burden is on you to prove your case, and the insurance company lawyers on the other side try many ways to avoid liability or pay as little as possible. We’ll help you get a fair amount of compensation, and we won’t charge any fees if we can’t recover for you.

Civil Litigation

As an experienced trial and appellate lawyer, attorney Laura A. Olson is prepared to advocate on your behalf in any civil matter. We represent plaintiffs and defendants in breach of contract disputes, business torts, commercial landlord/tenant disputes, construction defect claims, shareholder disputes, breach of fiduciary duty claims, and more. We take the time to discuss your situation, explain the pros and cons of litigation, and pursue your matter passionately and professionally to resolve your dispute favorably.

Contact Our Experienced Tampa Divorce Attorneys Today

Our office is conveniently located in downtown Tampa, just minutes from the Hillsborough County courthouse. We are open daily throughout the week and maintain flexible schedules for weekend or evening meetings by appointment. Our Tampa divorce attorneys offer a free 30-minute initial consultation over the phone and a variety of fee structures to meet your needs, including hourly rates and flat rates, as well as contingency fees in appropriate cases. Under a contingency fee arrangement, we advance the costs of litigation and only accept a fee if we are successful in recovering money damages for you in your personal injury or other civil litigation. Call the Law Office of Laura A. Olson, P.A., at 813-222-0888, and let’s talk about how we can help you with your Tampa family law, divorce or civil litigation needs.

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Laura Anne Olson is the founder and principal attorney at The Law Office of Laura A. Olson, P.A., a Tampa law practice focused on family law, divorce and civil litigation in South Tampa and the greater Tampa area.

Laura received her undergraduate degree in Accounting from the University of South Florida in Tampa and earned her Juris Doctorate law degree from Stetson University College of Law, across the bay in Gulfport. During her time in law school, Laura clerked for the Honorable Judge Dennis Alvarez (Chief judge of the 13th Judicial Circuit) and the Honorable Judge Elizabeth Kovachevich (U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida)... READ MORE

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5 stars. Laura was awesome!

After years of fighting with my daughters mother for my rights as a father I decided to hire Laura. Without going much into detail Laura was able to get me emergency custody of my daughter, with that being turned into 50/50 custody. Laura and Jennifer were awesome always very responsive and always educating me on the laws. Laura is a very sweet and compassionate lawyer but that goes away in the court room she is a PIT BULL. It was amazing too see her brilliance...

Laura is sharp as a razor

Laura is sharp as a razor with unwavering commitment to her clients. Her professionalism and longevity within the Tampa Bay legal community contribute to positive outcomes and experiences for her clients. She is and will always be my go to for my legal needs in the Tampa Bay region.

The Bull Dog You Need

As a business owner and longtime resident of South Tampa I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Laura for many years. During that time she has handled my daughter’s divorce and assisted me with routine business matters. I’m a professional engineer with 35 years of practice in and across Florida and several other states. It doesn’t happen often, but being dragged into litigation is a part of doing business. On those rare occasions, I’m very happy to know Laura is there to assist and/or defend me...

She has demonstrated knowledge, patience, compassion and tenacity

Laura has been my attorney for several years now, guiding us through complex legal issues. She has demonstrated knowledge, patience, compassion and tenacity throughout my dealings with her in order to obtain the best outcomes possible. I highly recommend Laura Olson.

Laura Olson was an excellent choice for an attorney

Laura Olson was an excellent choice for an attorney. She was extremely knowledgeable and experienced in family law. I was impressed with how professional my case was handled. Laura was highly recommended by a friend who had hired her for his divorce and as soon as I met with her I knew she was the one I needed to handle my divorce. Laura was impeccable with her word and gave excellent counsel. I was able to get the outcome I desired and move back home...

She worked hard to do the right things for my son and me

Laura A. Olson and her staff are honest and they play fair. She helped me work and resolve my divorce in mediation and was completely honest trying to help me find the best way out for my son and my sanity. I love that when you visit her office you are greeted by her dog. She has a lot of respect in the community and highly recommended from well respected attorneys our family used. Her staff are willing to answer questions and talk through and...

Excellent Family Attorney and Hard Working Staff

From my first conversation with Mrs. Olson back in 2009, I knew that she would help my family through our legal situations. For 10 years now, Mrs. Olson has been by my side when an issue has come up, guiding me through and through. She is responsive, very organized and was very professional in her representation of my family legal matters. I always felt confident in her representation and her knowledge on how to get to a resolution. I certainly recommend Mrs. Olson and her...

Great Lawyer

Laura is awesome to work with. She is highly motivated and has exceptional legal knowledge. We have been embroiled in a very long and tedious business legal battle, which Laura has continued to strive for the best results possible, continuing to win all of our judgements.

Great Attorney

Laura represented me for a family case involving a divorce and time sharing issues. She was knowledgable, responsive and spent time going over all potential options I had with any questions that arose. She worked well with the attorney representing the other party, but also advocated for my best interest in a tactful manner every step of the way. I highly recommend her!

Great Lawyer

The professionalism and representation Laura exercised on my car accident case went above and beyond my expectations. Laura and her staff kept me well informed about the progress made on my case and I was satisfied with the judgement. I would definitely want Laura representing me should I need future legal representation.

Very Professional

Laura Has represented me in two cases regarding harassment from a neighbor and Tampa city codes and the city council. She conducted a thorough investigation, and kept me up to date at all times. She was very professional at all times and respected in the cases involved and I would hire her again should I need an attorney. And would recommend her to anyone needing assistance in the court or legal advice.

Terrific Lawyer

Laura has been the attorney of choice for me as well as my specialty automotive parts company. She assisted us with a number of normal issues that we encountered over the years. Most of these issued would have been regarding warranty issues. My most difficult case regarded an employee that was under contract and in default. To handle the release of this employee, Laura was at my business at 7AM on a Monday morning. She had worked all weekend preparing the paperwork. She handled everything...

An Attorney who really cares

I came across Laura after having issues with the previous lawyer I had hired to handle my divorce. Unlike the previous attorney Laura seemed to not only care about my case but also cared about me as a person. She was professional, efficient gave great advise and stopped me several times when I was about to make some crucial mistakes. She was always easy to get in touch and she never made me feel like I was imposing when I called to just see how...

Fantastic Divorce Attorney

Laura has been my attorney for 14 years. We fought Hernando County’s Sheriffs Dept on illegal seizure and won. She also is a fantastic divorce attorney and my sons divorce settlement is one for the record. She is very thorough and persistent. I have recommended her services to family and friends. She also won a custody/legal guardian case with DCF, placing our newborn grandson in our custody instead of foster care! She is a fantastic attorney and I am so blessed to have had her...

Tenacious and Diligent

I hired Laura as an attorney for my divorce back in 2017. When I filed initially, I was afraid and uncertain of the whole legal process. Laura was great at answering all questions and clarifying the whole process. She allowed me to feel comfortable in moving forward. My ex was very difficult during this process as far as not turning in paper work, not showing up to multiple court appearances and not being truthful on some paperwork. Laura fought to make sure his actions would...

AMAZING!!!

My divorce wasn't fun. Laura and her paralegal Jennifer were amazing through and through. They are always attentive and on the ball from everything from communication to follow thru. When I was feeling bad about a decision, they helped weigh the pros and cons of each action. At the end of the day, I have absolutely no hesitation on using them again. This is family law and I'm sure there will be other issues along this road. I have recommended then to everyone who has...

Long time client

Laura has been my lawyer, both business and personal, for 17 years. She has provided excellent and professional service.

Supportive and Professional

Laura did a fantastic job handling my divorce. She was responsive, knowlegable and a great person to have in my corner.

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