Practice Areas · Divorce
Divorce & Dissolution of Marriage
Whether your divorce is amicable or hard-fought, the goal is the same: protect your rights, your children, and your financial future — and get it done right the first time.
Florida is a no-fault state, which means you do not have to prove wrongdoing to end a marriage — only that the marriage is irretrievably broken. Long Law, PLLC represents clients in uncontested, contested, and collaborative divorce throughout Tampa, Carrollwood, South Tampa, Brandon, Riverview, FishHawk, and across Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Manatee, Sarasota, and Polk counties.
Uncontested Divorce
An uncontested divorce — where both spouses agree on the key issues like property division, alimony, child support, and time-sharing — is often the simplest and most cost-effective way to end a marriage. But “uncontested” does not mean “risk-free.” The agreement still has to comply with Florida law and be properly drafted, filed, and approved by the court.
A do-it-yourself divorce can lead to costly mistakes: incomplete or incorrect documents, vague or unenforceable agreements, overlooked assets or financial rights, and errors in child support or parenting plans — problems that can be expensive or even impossible to fix once the divorce is final. Even in the most amicable situations, having an attorney review and draft your agreement ensures it is fair, comprehensive, enforceable, and aligned with Florida law, so you can move forward with confidence.
Contested Divorce
When spouses cannot agree on one or more key issues — division of marital assets and debts, alimony, child custody and time-sharing, or child support — the divorce becomes contested. These cases often involve litigation, formal discovery, expert analysis, and court intervention, and the outcome can carry lasting financial and personal consequences.
Rebecca Bauer Long brings a strategic, detail-oriented approach to contested matters — carefully analyzing what is marital versus non-marital property and advocating for a fair, legally sound division of assets. When a case calls for it, the firm works with a trusted network of professionals, including guardians ad litem, mediators, reunification therapists, vocational experts, business-valuation experts, and forensic accountants, to build a strong, evidence-based case.
High-Asset & High-Conflict Divorce
Some divorces carry higher stakes — closely held businesses, real estate portfolios, executive compensation, retirement accounts, and disputed or hidden assets — or unusually high conflict, particularly where children are involved. These cases demand both financial precision and steady advocacy. See all practice areas for related matters, including alimony, child support, time-sharing, and post-judgment enforcement and modification.
Collaborative & Mediated Divorce
Many family matters can be resolved outside a courtroom. Where it serves the family and the outcome, the firm pursues mediation and collaborative approaches that can reduce cost, conflict, and stress.
Why it matters who you choose
From filing requirements to final judgment, the right representation protects your legal and financial interests, produces clear and enforceable agreements, and helps you avoid the mistakes that are hard to undo later. An uncontested divorce should be simple — but it should also be done right.
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