Dorian A. Winthrop, Esq. is the Founding Attorney. He has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1999. His law practice is concentrated in divorce and family law matters. Mr. Winthrop obtained his Juris Doctorate Degree in 1998 from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center, where he was a Law Review Member.
Child Support
Child support is an important issue in any family law case. Whether you are the custodial parent or the noncustodial parent, you want to make sure you are receiving the financial support you and your children are entitled to under the law. At Winthrop Law Offices, our firm understands how important it is to get the financial support you and your family need. Attorney Winthrop has more than 20 years of experience practicing family law. When you work with our firm, you can be confident you will receive high-quality legal representation.
Child Custody and Visitation
As parents, it is natural to love our children more than ourselves and desire to be an integral part of their everyday lives. Because of this, the most paramount issue for most parties in a divorce is the issue of child custody and the extent to which they will be able to be involved with their child. The Florida child custody attorneys at Winthrop Law Offices understand the importance of a parent’s relationship with their children and vigorously seek custody arrangements for our clients to be active participants in their child’s life.
Adoption
Paternity
Pursuant to Florida Statute Ann §382.013(2)(a), “(i)f the mother is married at the time of birth, the name of the husband shall be entered on the birth certificate as the father of the child unless paternity has been determined otherwise by a court of competent jurisdiction.†In other words, even if the parties have been separated for a significant amount of time, and both agree another man is the father, the husband is still presumed to be the father and his name shall be entered on the birth certificate.
Premarital Agreement
Although premarital agreements have been around for quite some time, postnuptial agreements are a relatively new phenomenon. The two agreements have some similarities and differences; the most apparent difference is reflected in their names. While a premarital agreement occurs before a couple marries, a postnuptial agreement transpires after the parties have entered into matrimony.
Spousal Support
Pursuant to Florida Statute Ann §61.08, there are several different types of alimony may be awarded during a divorce. The most prominent ones are...
Although it does not come into play as grounds for divorce as Florida is a no-fault state, a history of domestic violence can have a detrimental effect on your ability to obtain custody (timesharing) or even spend any time with your children. Florida Statute Ann §61.13(2)(c)(2) states “evidence that a parent has been convicted of a misdemeanor or higher... involving domestic violence creates a rebuttable presumption of detriment to the child.†However, the statute then states that a conviction is not necessary for the court to consider evidence of domestic violence as being detrimental to the child. This means, even without a conviction, if a judge believes the evidence that domestic violence has occurred, they may use that as a very negative restriction/limitation on timesharing. The child’s best interest is always the top priority for judges when deciding on child custody.
Assault
Florida Statute Ann §741.28 addresses remedies available to victims of domestic assault. The initial remedy is customarily an injunction, which many people refer to as a restraining order. An injunction for protection against domestic violence can protect against most if not all forms of domestic violence. The petitioner or the respondent to the injunction order may petition the court at any time to have the injunction modified or terminated. Also, should the terms of the injunction order be violated, it may be enforced through either a criminal or a civil proceeding.