Tampa Family Law Attorneys
Last updated on October 21, 2026
When your home life faces a major change, your peace of mind and financial security are suddenly on the line. Family legal disputes are deeply personal, but they also carry immense legal stakes that shape your future for years to come.
At Westchase Law, P.A., we understand that behind every case is a real person looking for clarity. We believe you should never have to choose between a lawyer who makes you feel comfortable and an attorney who brings fierce authority to the courtroom.
We are here to achieve your goals, which you share with us, because it’s your goals that matter most, not our opinion. We’re not the ones throwing gas on the fire of an already explosive situation.
We are led by C. Todd Marks, with over 25 years’ experience, and Kelly M. Albanese, Esquire, a Florida board certified specialist in marital and family law.
Whether we are guiding you through a complex divorce and marital dissolution or litigating a multilayered financial dispute, we provide clear direction to help you protect what matters most.
Strategic Guidance For Your Children And Assets
We look past standard, cookie-cutter forms to address your family’s unique dynamics holistically. In Florida, courts no longer use old labels like “sole custody” or “visitation schedules.” Instead, the focus is on securing custom shared child custody and timesharing setups that protect your parental rights and fit your career demands. We help you draft detailed parenting plans that clearly outline who makes decisions for education and healthcare, which cuts down on future arguments.
Our attorneys keep your family’s financial stability in mind as we guide you through child support calculations.
- Child support: We analyze all income sources to build fair, accurate child support frameworks.
- Paternity actions: For unmarried parents, we file clear legal actions to secure your time-sharing rights and establish parental responsibility under state law.
- Modifications: If you experience unforeseen substantial changes, we will help you modify your existing court orders.
- Relocation: We guide individuals relocating for a new job, financial or emotional benefits, or educational opportunities through the strict legal steps so the court permits the move.
- Enforcement: If an ex-spouse refuses to follow your final court order, we file swift contempt and enforcement actions to make things right.
Knowledge and experience make the difference between compliance and non-compliance, so families can reach their goals of modification, relocation, or enforcement.
Full Legal Support For Every Stage Of Life
Family dynamics constantly change, and we are ready to handle those shifts with absolute precision. For instance, we offer rapid, protective advocacy when you need a domestic violence injunction to secure immediate safety for you, your children, and your animals.
On the other hand, our firm is also proud to help families grow. We regularly guide parents through the legal steps of Florida adoption law. For example, we handle straightforward stepparent adoptions to legally bond your new household. We also manage relative adoptions when an extended family member steps in to care for a child. No matter your situation, we handle the unique paperwork correctly so you can focus entirely on welcoming your child home.
At the same time, we take care of the personal details that keep your family secure. We protect extended family relationships through grandparents’ rights petitions when a household faces sudden instability. We also handle the necessary court filings to finalize official legal name changes for both adults and minors. By resolving these personal details correctly from the start, we save your loved ones from administrative stress and costly future corrections.
Protect Your Loved Ones With A Trusted Tampa Family Lawyer
Facing a major domestic transition can feel stressful, but you do not have to carry the legal weight alone. Let our board-certified marital and family law specialist bring clarity, warmth, and structure to your next chapter.
Call Westchase Law, P.A., today at 813-490-5211 or send us a message to schedule your thorough case evaluation at our Westchase office.