Paul Michael McDermott
McDermott Law Offices, PLLC, a Florida Marital and Family Law Firm
Paul M. McDermott, Esq., practices exclusively in the area of Marital and Family Law. He has experience in litigation, mediation, and collaboration. After practicing law in Virginia for many years as a trial lawyer, he relocated to Florida and founded McDermott Law Offices, PLLC and now practices exclusively in the 12th Judicial Circuit of Florida, which includes Manatee County and Sarasota County.
Mr. McDermott is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator. He is also trained in Collaborative Divorce Law, an emerging field within the Alternative Dispute Resolution realm focused on resolving cases with a "team" approach where the parties and their attorneys employ professionals as needed from varying disciplines (e.g., CPA, Financial Planner, Mental Health, etc...) who collaborate with a Facilitator (often times a mediator) and attempt to resolve a family law case in a more transparent, respectful and cost-effective manner, unlike the traditional litigation model. To read more about this approach, visit: https://nextgenerationdivorce.com/
Mr. McDermott is dedicated to advocating your cause to the fullest extent of the law. Attorney Paul McDermott has personally represented more than 1,500 clients and is ready to put his experience to work for you. To discuss the best strategy for your case, call today for a consultation at (941) 225-2550.
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
$150.00 consultation fee (consult fee is applied toward retainer amount if you retain our firm);
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- Virginia
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Partner
- McDermott Law Offices, PLLC (FL)
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- Florida Marital and Family Law (Lakewood Ranch, FL)
- Managing Partner
- Beaulieu Law Group, P.A. (FL)
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- Palm Beach County, FL
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- Paul M. McDermott, P.C. (VA)
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- Associate Attorney
- Gross & Robinson, PC (VA)
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- Marital and Family Law, Criminal Law (Prince William County, VA)
- Regent University School of Law
- J.D. | Law
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- University of Wisconsin - Madison
- B.A. | History and Sociology- Double Major
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- Sarasota County Bar Association Family Law Section
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- 12th Circuit Family Court Professionals Collaborative
- Board Member
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- Activities: Board Member
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- Manatee County Bar Association
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- Next Generation Divorce
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- Activities: https://nextgenerationdivorce.com/
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- Florida State Bar Family Law Section
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- Overview of Florida Divorce Law, Chamber of Commerce, Delray Beach, FL
- Chamber Of Commerce
- Presentation on overview of Florida Marital and Family Law;
- Guardian ad litem
- Supreme Court of Virginia
- Family Law Mediator
- Supreme Court of Florida
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- Florida Family Law Attorney
- Q. How do I fill out a financial affidavit in a FL child support divorce case if I am unemployed (stay at home mother)
- A: Just check the box that says "unemployed" and mark "0" on the income section. You can still complete the expenses, assets, and liabilities portion of the form.
- Q. I am going through a divorce, I bought myself a car and he is trying to take it for alimony. Can he do that?
- A: Probably not. In a Florida divorce, typically the asset (car) division is handled first and then the issue of alimony is addressed. Also, if you purchased the car after the filing date, then it would be considered your separate, non-marital property. Sounds like you need a lawyer to finalize your case favorably.
- Q. What rights do I have if wife has abandoned our marriage and seeking divorce? She has no income. I receive a pension.
- A: Florida is a no fault state so "abandonment" is a non-issue for the most part. As to your rights, the answer depends upon many factors including the length of the marriage and the number of overlapping years of employment where you earned your pension. Typically all property acquired during the marriage (including pensions and retirements) are split 50/50, but there are carve outs for non-marital property (i.e., pre-marital property). Alimony could also be an issue since she is unemployed, but would depend on the employment status and incomes of both parties. You have rights that need to be protected and its best to consult with a qualified family law attorney in the jurisdiction ... Read More
