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Alba & Straile
- Communication
- Court
- Money
“I was on a strict time limit as I was 8 months pregnant knowing I was about to go on maternity leave when the father of my first born decided he didn't want to pay child support anymore.”
Best Child Custody Lawyers in Gainesville, FL
24 firms listed · 15 in Gainesville · 2 open 24/7 · 3 open weekends · 17 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
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McNeal Legal
- Money
- Results
- Ethical
“Professionalism, trustworthy, honest, knowledgeable, hardworking, compassionate and understanding are some of the qualities I have found through my experience working with Kelly Mc Neal.”
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Massey & Duffy
- Understand
- Information
“He not only showed me that he cared about mine and my daughters situation but that he knew what we deserved and fought for everything and got us what was right!”
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Barbarette & Quirk
- Tickets
- Results
- Court
“Mr quirk is not only very honest to his profession but also very upfront and transparent by explaining the process step by step he does not keep us guessing , always answers his calls and if he doesn't have an answer he will find one.”
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Probate Attorney Gainesville
“Most importantly, Kyle is approachable, breaks down the legalese and explains everything clearly and in a way that's understandable to the layperson.”
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Gregory T. Buckley, Attorney at Law
“The worst thing is to be put on a situation to have to find a lawyer for always a bad situation and the chances you take to choose one and pray they are in it for you .”
The 24 firms listed for Gainesville, FL take child custody and visitation matters for families. What appears about their practice areas, consultations and office hours is taken from each firm's own site, and ratings with quoted lines come from public reviews.
Area overview: Gainesville, FL
Of the 24 firms we list here, 15 are in Gainesville itself and 9 come from Ocala (5, 37 mi), Williston (2, 21 mi) and High Springs (1, 18 mi). 23 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 3.9 to 5.0 across 834 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 17 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), responsiveness (82%) and quality (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "communication". 2 are open around the clock and 3 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are family law (5), child custody (3), child support (3), divorce (3) and estate planning (3). 1 shows a license on its website. 17 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 48 years. 2 offer urgent consultations and 4 are family- or locally-owned. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
What do custody firm websites listed for Gainesville usually state?
21 of the 24 firms have a website on file. Those pages are where a practice describes the parenting matters it takes, whether it offers mediation, and how consultations run. Look for a firm that writes about children rather than about winning, and read a few before you call.
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A Friendly Divorce Gainesville
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Adam Lee Law
“I highly recommend Adam, and encourage young adults to seek consultation with Adam if anything comes up in his or her life that requires legal counsel.”
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The Law Office of Nicholas S. Hamm
“Not only was he knowledgeable and thorough, but he was also very personable and empathetic throughout the process.”
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The True Law Firm
“She answered my questions about how to do what I needed, and I made plans to set an appointment to have her help me put it all in writing.”
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Hertz & Kearns
- Money
- Child
- Family Law
“Darby was thorough straight to the point and got things done with the little time she had after being assigned to the case after nearly two years with a previous lawyer that was an awful experience.”
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Law Office of Elizabeth A Martin
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Gainesville Business Networking
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Jorge Luis Colón
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Self Help Legal Services
- Pay
- Questions
- Documents
“Lorrie Sherman was extremely patient in helping me understand and file my papers, her vast knowledge of legalities and the ins and outs of the court was very reassuring and shows her many years of experience.”
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Swanson Law Center
- Understanding
- Divorce
- Questions
“I can't overstate how wonderful the legal team was and I am deeply grateful for all of their hard work and dedication to help my family find the best situation possible.”
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Thomas R. Weller, Attorney At Law
“Handled my case expeditiously with unparalleled professionalism and most importantly within my budget.”
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Bullock Law Firm
- Understanding
“Bullock Law Firm went above and beyond to help me with several legal matters while I was under stressful time constraints and dealing with selling a home in another country.”
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Gordon Law Firm
“Amazing service!”
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Law Firm Ocala
- Compassionate
- Communication
- Defense
“Foley and would definitely enlist his services in the future even though I'm in a different jurisdiction, should I end up in an unfortunate situation.”
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Affordable Divorce Documents
- Legal Advice
- Money
- Knowledge
“From the time I called to schedule an appointment until after all documents were completed, I received top notch, compassionate, friendly, professional service.”
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Jonathan P. Culver, PA
- Parent
- Team
- Honest
“I felt it was unlikely we would ever achieve this because of the way I perceived the courts views of giving fathers majority time share, but that never stopped me from believing.”
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Law Offices Of Christopher A. Doty, PA
- Results
- Paralegal
“My goal was to get it completely off of my record, for a number of reasons, but the largest being I didn't feel I should have been arrested given the circumstances around my arrest.”
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Sparrow & Fairchild, Attorneys at Law
- Compassionate
- Team
- Money
“There is no doubt that she is one of the best lawyers in the Ocala area, if I needed legal representation in the future, I would not hesitate to go to her.”
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