The Law Office Of Yeazell And Sweet - Clearwater, FL

Decades of Trial-Tested Family Law Representation in Clearwater

Resolving contentious divorce proceedings and child custody battles requires courtroom-tested litigators who know how to present evidence persuasively before local judges. Situated on Executive Drive in Clearwater, The Law Office Of Yeazell And Sweet exclusively practices family law, dedicating one hundred percent of its resources to helping spouses, parents, and children throughout Pinellas and Hillsborough counties. With over four decades of combined courtroom trial experience in the Sixth Judicial Circuit, the firm has tried hundreds of bench trials to verdict and rarely loses in court. When you need to hire a family law attorney who prepares exhaustively and fights with poise, Yeazell and Sweet provides formidable advocacy in every family proceeding.

Comprehensive Divorce, Custody, and Marital Property Representation

Navigating Florida family courts demands deep familiarity with statutory guidelines, changing parenting laws, and evidentiary standards. If you need to consult a divorce lawyer or require urgent courtroom protection, The Law Office Of Yeazell And Sweet delivers comprehensive representation across essential family law matters:

• Contested and uncontested divorce: Guiding clients through simple dissolutions as well as high-conflict contested divorces involving extensive financial discovery and hidden assets.
• Child custody and time-sharing: Establishing comprehensive parenting schedules under Florida's 2023 rebuttable presumption of equal time-sharing while protecting children from adverse environments.
• Child support and arrears: Calculating accurate support figures based on parental incomes and child needs while resolving support modifications and enforcement actions.
• Equitable distribution of marital property: Protecting your rights in dividing real estate, pension funds, 401(k) accounts, stock options, and privately held business valuations.
• Alimony determinations and modifications: Advocating for appropriate durational, bridge-the-gap, or rehabilitative alimony while petitioning for modifications upon retirement or career changes.
• Domestic violence injunctions: Securing immediate protective injunctions for victims of domestic abuse while defending parents against falsely filed petitions.
• Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements: Structuring customized marital contracts that safeguard generational assets and provide clarity before or during marriage.

Formidable Trial Acumen and Relentless Preparation

Founding partner Christopher Yeazell has argued cases before the Florida Supreme Court, successfully challenged the constitutionality of Florida statutes, and reversed lower court judgments in the Second District Court of Appeal. Recognized with the Top Verdict Award and nominated for Attorney of the Year, Mr. Yeazell also ran for Circuit Court Judge, securing endorsements from law enforcement associations and hundreds of local attorneys. Joined by partner Laurie Sweet, the firm takes pride in dedicating extensive preparation time to each client's file, often logging more hours than billed. Clients receive candid evaluations, strategic insight, and bold representation that levels the playing field in negotiations and at trial.

Schedule Your Free Family Law Consultation Today

Every decision made in the early stages of a divorce or parenting dispute can shape your family dynamic and financial security for years to come. If you need to find an experienced custody lawyer in Clearwater who will tenaciously advocate for your parental rights, contact The Law Office Of Yeazell And Sweet today to schedule your complimentary, free consultation.