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Sarasota Divorce Lawyer

Serving Floridians in Sarasota & Manatee Counties

Divorce is a commonly a complex and emotional process affecting both couples and their children. The end of a marriage can invoke a range of strong emotions, including sadness, anger, frustration, and anxiety. While dealing with the emotional toll, it can also require navigating complex legal processes and making significant decisions about your future, which can be stressful and overwhelming.

Divorce often involves major changes in lifestyle and routine. You may need to sell the family home, divide assets and debts, and establish new living arrangements. These changes can be disruptive and unsettling, particularly if children are involved.

In some cases, divorce may also involve bitter conflict between spouses. This further complicates the process, making reaching rational and mutually agreeable solutions difficult.

At McDermott Law Offices, PLLC, we understand the challenges involved in the divorce process. Our attorney has handled thousands of cases and has built a reputation for integrity, dedication, and responsive client service. Attorney Paul McDermott brings clients over two decades of experience, including litigation, negotiation, formal mediation, and collaborative law as options to the divorce process. 

Learn more about your case and options by consulting our Sarasota divorce attorney. Call (941) 837-5071 or contact us online to get started. 

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Resolution Methods for Divorce

Various litigation and non-litigation methods can be used to obtain a divorce in Florida. Litigation typically involves going to court and having a judge decide about the multiple issues involved in the divorce. 

Non-litigation methods, such as formal mediation and collaborative divorce, offer alternative ways to resolve disputes and come to mutually agreeable solutions.

Formal mediation involves a neutral third party who helps the couple negotiate and reach a settlement agreement. Attorney Paul McDermott has represented clients in hundreds of mediations. The Court requires the parties to mediate prior to scheduling a trial in the case.

Collaborative divorce involves each spouse hiring their own attorney and committing to resolving disputes through negotiation and cooperation rather than litigation. Mr. McDermott is a trained collaborative divorce lawyer. 

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    "Honest and Responsive"

    Mr. McDermott provided me with the greatest counseling and representation that I could ask for. I really appreciate his honesty, integrity, and responsiveness.

    - Sergio A.
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    He was respectful, experienced, personable, and genuine. Throughout the entire divorce process, I was not once disappointed.

    - Teresa H.
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    This team demonstrated incredible empathy, creativity, integrity, wealth of knowledge, and humor when helping me with my divorce. They lead me step by step with projected timelines, options, and reality checks.

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    Great attorneys - more like family. Will never go anywhere else. Gave me way more than I could afford because they care about people. Just great.

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    Paul McDermott is very helpful and professional. He is also patient and provided excellent advice.

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    Paul and Louise did a great job for me. Paul has a great work ethic, uses fair billing, and knows his stuff. He is well-respected in the community.

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    Paul was very responsive and understanding of individual situations. Was a pleasure working with him!

    - Heather L.
    "Truly Exceptional"

    Mr. McDermott graciously reviewed my case with a sincere interest. I have never encountered a lawyer attorney with his level of professionalism, kindness and empathy.

    - Carol L.

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  • Compassionately Aggressive
    We understand this can be a difficult process; we care for the person behind the case, while still fighting aggressively for your rights.
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    You'll never wonder where your case stands; we'll return you calls and walk you through the process every step of the way.
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    We have served thousands of clients, providing excellent customer service with the utmost integrity.
  • Serving Clients Since 2001

    Paul McDermott has been effectively advocating for clients like you for over twenty years.