Lakeland Family Law Attorney
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For many people in Lakeland and elsewhere in Florida, issues regarding divorce, child custody, father’s rights, and other family law matters are highly sensitive.
In many cases, divorcing spouses will have disagreements about the future of their children, and both of them will feel strongly about protecting their right to shape their children’s upbringing. When it comes to the long-term wellbeing of your family and you, it is crucial to retain an experienced divorce attorney in the Lakeland area.
Dealing with divorce issues, child custody, and support, and other family law issues can often be stressful and confusing. Pursuing a family law matter in court often requires gathering up a significant amount of financial paperwork, drafting required forms and affidavits, and other matters that a knowledgeable attorney can help guide you through.
While some cases may be settled without a trial, other cases will need the court to make a decision when the parties are in disagreement. A skilled trial lawyer can represent your interest both in settlement negotiations and at trial, along with gathering the necessary evidence and documentation to adequately prepare your case.
If you have questions regarding your Family Law legal needs, make sure your legal rights are protected.
Joshua W. Westcott is a native of Detroit, Michigan and upon graduating from Michigan State University went on to study law at both Michigan State and Barry University.
Admitted to the Florida Bar in 2007, Mr. Westcott has practiced as a criminal trial attorney in both public service and private practice, and currently dedicates his practice to Probate, Family Law, and Criminal Defense matters.
Previously, Joshua W. Westcott has served as an Assistant State Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida, and as a criminal trial attorney and supervisor of the criminal division in the Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel for the Second District of Florida.
He has served as lead defense counsel in multiple first-degree murder and child sex crime mattes, as well as a litany of high-level felony cases in the Tenth Judicial Circuit of Florida.
JOSHUA W. WESTCOTT - BIOGRAPHY › › ›
Joshua W. Westcott is a native of Detroit, Michigan and upon graduating from Michigan State University went on to study law at both Michigan State and Barry University.
Admitted to the Florida Bar in 2007, Mr. Westcott has practiced as a criminal trial attorney in both public service and private practice, and currently dedicates his practice to Probate, Family Law, and Criminal Defense matters.
Previously, Joshua W. Westcott has served as an Assistant State Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida, and as a criminal trial attorney and supervisor of the criminal division in the Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel for the Second District of Florida.
He has served as lead defense counsel in multiple first-degree murder and child sex crime mattes, as well as a litany of high-level felony cases in the Tenth Judicial Circuit of Florida.
JOSHUA W. WESTCOTT - BIOGRAPHY › › ›
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