What to know before filing for divorce in Florida
Florida is a no-fault state — but that doesn’t mean the process is simple. Here’s what to expect from filing to final judgment.
About Long Law, PLLC
Your case, handled personally.
Rebecca Bauer Long founded Long Law, PLLC so Tampa families work directly with the attorney handling their case — from the first consultation to the final order. A University of South Florida graduate, she practices family law exclusively, in negotiation and in litigation.
Her perspective is shaped by her own experience as a former military spouse and adoptive parent — a firsthand understanding of the legal and emotional weight these decisions carry.
Member, The Florida Bar · Family Law Section · Stann Givens Family Law Inn of Tampa
Meet the team →Family matters are never just paperwork. They are your children, your home, and the shape of what comes next. Long Law brings calm, candid counsel to each of those decisions — and advocates for what matters most to you.
How Long Law, PLLC can help
Practice areas
01
Divorce
Uncontested, contested, and collaborative dissolution of marriage — including high-asset and high-conflict matters.
02Custody & Time-Sharing
Parenting plans and time-sharing built around the best interests of your children, plus modification and relocation.
03Child Support
Establishing, calculating, and modifying support under Florida’s guidelines.
04Alimony
Spousal support — whether you may pay or receive — including modification and enforcement.
05Paternity
Establishing parental rights, time-sharing, and support for unmarried parents.
06Prenup & Postnup
Prenuptial, postnuptial, and domestic partnership agreements — drafted to be clear and enforceable.
07Post-Judgment Enforcement & Modification
Enforcing final orders through contempt and enforcement, and modifying support, alimony, or time-sharing when circumstances change.
08Domestic Violence Injunctions
Seeking protection or defending against an injunction — and its impact on your family law matter.
09Stepparent & Relative Adoption
Guiding stepparents and relatives through Florida adoption — from consent and termination of rights to finalization.
Serving Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Manatee,
Sarasota & Polk Counties
Where we serve
Rooted in Tampa Bay.
Long Law, PLLC represents families across Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Manatee, Sarasota, and Polk counties.
Family law insights
Understanding your rights starts here.
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When a final order isn’t the end: enforcement and modification
Circumstances change. So do court orders. What you need to know about modifying support, alimony, and time-sharing after judgment.
Talk through your situation.
Bring your questions, leave with a plan.