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Tampa Family Law Attorneys

Two Board Certified Family Law Specialists Serving the Tampa Bay Area

At K. Dean Kantaras, P.A., our founder has served individuals and families across Florida for more than 30 years. Together, our hand-picked family law and immigration lawyers bring more than four decades of experience to help you face the stressful and complex legal matters ahead. From contested divorce to paternity cases, our legal advocates offer the clear, trusted counsel you need. We are true trial lawyers, prepared to go to court when needed to protect our clients’ rights and best interests.

When you work with our firm, you are not handed off to staff and left wondering what is happening in your case. We take time to understand your family dynamics, financial picture, and long-term priorities so we can recommend options that make sense for your life in the Tampa Bay area. Our attorneys explain each stage of the process in plain language so you can make informed choices about settlement, mediation, or litigation instead of feeling pressured or rushed into decisions.

What sets us apart from other Tampa family law firms is a credential most practices simply can’t match. Both K. Dean Kantaras and Stephanie J. Cavill hold Board Certification in Marital and Family Law from The Florida Bar, a designation earned by fewer than 1% of Florida attorneys through rigorous standards of experience, peer review, and continuing education. Having two Board Certified Family Law Specialists on staff means your case is handled by attorneys whose skills and credentials have been independently verified at the highest level the state recognizes.

Find out how our legal team can help. Call (813) 669-3600 or contact us online to schedule your consultation with our experienced Tampa family lawyers.

Our Services

Tampa Bay Family Law Practice Areas

Our Tampa family law attorneys handle the full range of matters that bring families into court. Whether your situation calls for negotiation or litigation, we’re prepared to work toward the best achievable outcome for you and your children.

  • Divorce: Contested, uncontested, high-asset, and same-sex divorce proceedings
  • Child Custody and Time-Sharing: Florida courts use the term “time-sharing” for custody arrangements; a court-approved parenting plan is required in every case involving minor children
  • Child Support and Spousal Support: Calculation, enforcement, and modification of support obligations, including matters affected by Florida’s 2023 alimony reform, which eliminated permanent alimony and changed how durational alimony is addressed for cases filed on or after July 1, 2023
  • Equitable Distribution: Division of marital assets and debts; Florida’s equitable distribution standard focuses on fairness, not automatically a 50/50 split
  • Paternity and Fathers’ Rights: Establishing paternity, parental rights, and time-sharing for unmarried parents
  • Marital Agreements: Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements drafted and reviewed
  • Domestic Violence Injunctions: Protective orders and related proceedings
  • Collaborative Divorce and Mediation: Resolution pathways that can reduce conflict and court time

What to Expect from Our Family Law Process

Every case with our firm begins the same way: a detailed consultation where we review your history, goals, and any existing court orders. Before we recommend an approach, we examine prior judgments, parenting plans, and financial records so your assessment is grounded in facts, not assumptions.

From there, we build a case strategy suited to your circumstances. That may mean gathering financial disclosures, drafting a proposed parenting schedule, or preparing for mandatory mediation, which Florida courts require in most contested family law matters before a hearing proceeds in Hillsborough or Pinellas County. If your case requires a courtroom, our trial-ready attorneys are prepared for proceedings in both Hillsborough County and Pinellas County family courts. Throughout each stage, we keep you informed of filings, hearing dates, and negotiation developments so you know what comes next.

We Also Practice Immigration Law

If you’re seeking to file a family-based or employment-based immigrant visa application, K. Dean Kantaras, P.A. can help you understand your rights and options and pursue your goals. We also handle non-immigrant visa, asylum, DACA, U-Visas, VAWA, and I-212 waiver cases. For Tampa Bay families navigating a divorce or custody matter alongside an immigration proceeding, having both practice areas within one firm means your family law outcomes can be considered in your immigration filings without the coordination burden of managing two separate practices. Attorney Brittany N. Mohamed Trapnell leads our immigration practice.

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Credentials That Reflect Our Commitment to Tampa Families

Our attorneys bring a credential stack that’s uncommon in any market. K. Dean Kantaras holds Board Certification in Marital and Family Law from The Florida Bar and has been selected for the Super Lawyers® list, placing him in the top 5% of attorneys in Florida. Stephanie J. Cavill also holds Florida Bar Board Certification in Marital and Family Law, making K. Dean Kantaras, P.A. one of the few Tampa Bay practices with two certified specialists in this field. Our firm also holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell for 2024, the highest peer-review rating for ethics and legal skill, along with an Avvo Superb Rating of 10.0 and BBB Accreditation.

Recent recognitions include the AIOTL Lawyer of the Year 2024 award and back-to-back inclusion on the 10 Best lists in 2025 and 2026 by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys. These recognitions reflect consistent performance over time, not a single moment. Whether your matter involves contested custody, equitable distribution of significant assets, or a family law issue intersecting with an immigration proceeding, our attorneys are prepared and trial-ready if settlement isn’t achievable.

We keep you informed, update you on your case’s progress, help you make decisions, and prepare you for what to expect at each stage. We invite you to learn more about how we can be of service to you.

Find out how our legal team can help. Call (813) 669-3600 or contact us online to schedule your consultation with our experienced Tampa family lawyers.

  • Several Decades of Experience on Your Side
  • Top Rating for Ethics & Skill of AV Preeminent®
  • Board Certified Specialist in Family Law
  • Selection for Florida Super Lawyers® - Top 5%

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