Family Law

• Divorce
  Family law addresses all matters related to interpersonal relationships and the law. This includes issues such as divorce, divorce mediation, uncontested divorces, important issues with child custody and child support, as well as visitation, determining proper allocation of parenting responsibilities, child removal and relocation, spousal support and division of marital assets.
• Child Support
  Whether it’s divorce, child support or working to retain your parental rights, family law will play a direct role in the outcome of your case. When your future and the wellbeing of your family is on the line, it is important that you contact an experienced Polk County Family Lawyer who understands domestic relationships and can guide you through this difficult time.
• Child Custody and Visitation
  Does The New Law Regarding Child Custody Create A Presumption That 50/50 Contact Is In The Best Interest Of The Child?
• Adoption
• Paternity
• Guardianship
• Spousal Support
  It is also important to attend your hearing with counsel so that any child support, spousal support and/or timesharing awards can be entered as fairly as possible.  Remember, the orders in the injunction are temporary and subject to modification by the Court or by the parties via their underlying divorce or paternity action.  If you attended a domestic violence hearing and were unsatisfied with the result, we may be able to help you modify it.  It is extremely important that you consult with us as quickly as possible so that we can help.
• Child Abuse
  Florida has broad laws requiring that a report to be made to the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) whenever there is suspicion of child abuse, child neglect, or abandonment. In fact, the failure to report such incidents may be a crime as well. The laws also protect the person reporting the incidents from liability, as long as the report is made in good faith.

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  At the Law Offices of Allen & Abaray, PA it is our mission to provide the people of Polk County and the surrounding areas with an experienced, knowledgeable and effective criminal defense attorney in your time of need. With over 20 years of defending criminal cases, Attorney William Allen understands that criminal charges can endanger your reputation, freedom and future. Attorney Allen is here to clear-up any confusion and to help alleviate the stress that any criminal charges can bring. Every decision throughout the process counts and Attorney Allen will be there to guide you through. Don’t face this daunting process alone – call the Law Offices of Allen & Abaray, PA.
• Wrongful Death
• Sex Crimes
  If you are the victim of domestic violence, there is a proceeding available through the Court with which you can obtain a temporary and/or permanent injunction against an individual who has committed an act of domestic violence against you.  Domestic violence is defined in Florida Statute 741.28 as “any assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated stalking, kidnapping, false imprisonment, or any criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death of one family or household member by another family or household member.”  Florida Statute 741.30 also extends protection to individuals who have not yet actually been the victim of domestic violence but who have “reasonable cause to believe he or she is in imminent danger of becoming the victim of any act of domestic violence.”
• Misdemeanors
• Drug Crimes
  In some cases, DCF is called in falsely and this happens far too often during the course of a divorce, particularly because child abuse is not the only reason that a DCF action is initiated. Allegations of criminal conduct, such as the possession of marijuana or domestic violence, can result in an investigation by DCF and the removal of a child. This can happen even if the state does not ultimately file criminal charges or if the criminal case is dismissed.
• Assault
• Kidnapping

Property Law

• Land Use and Zoning

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  For over twenty years, the law firm of Allen & Abaray, P.A. has provided exceptional statewide representation for injury victims, and the families of those who are injured or killed by the conduct of others. While our personal injury lawyers are based in Lakeland, we represent clients throughout the State of Florida.
• Auto Accidents