Family Law

• Divorce
  How long does it take to get divorced in Florida? Each situation is unique, and it may depend on the tone and complexity of your divorce. A fairly simple uncontested divorce filing may take as little as four to five weeks, while a litigious divorce filing with complex financial issues may take up to six months.
• Child Support
  Through no fault of your own, you have fallen behind on child support payments because of a job loss. Conversely, you may be seeking support from an ex-spouse or biological father who seems less than interested in paying. At the Tampa law firm of Sparkman Law, we recognize the challenges that parents face during difficult economic times. We Can Assist With...
• Child Custody and Visitation
  Family law issues can be emotionally difficult and challenging, whether you are going through a simple dissolution of marriage or a highly contested child custody dispute. At Sparkman Law in Tampa, Florida, we are proud to provide Florida’s families with the dedicated, sophisticated counsel they need to meet their goals.
• Adoption
• Paternity
• Premarital Agreement
  Our attorneys at Sparkman Law Firm have years of experience in all facets of family law and divorce law, from simple issues like drafting prenuptial agreements to complex matters related to child support and custody arrangements. We are confident that we can provide you with the best advice about how to navigate your particular legal dilemma.
• Spousal Support
  Shazia Sparkman has been the most amazing lawyer, counsel, advocate and ally during my highly sensitive, contentious and complicated case. I was married for 19 years and worked for part of my marriage. My husband ran several businesses and slowly started dwindling our accounts. By the time I realized that my husband had transferred all our assets and drained our accounts, he had served me with Divorce- I found Ms. Sparkman and her firm. From the moment I hired her she treated me like I was her family, like my case was hers. She worked tirelessly and sometimes I would drive by ( I live in South Tampa ) and I would see her working past 8:00 PM. she would email me at all hours of the night updating me on the case. She gave me hard advice, stayed firm and resolute and never made promises she couldn’t keep. Best of all is watching Ms. Sparkman in court, her passion is unmatched, her command of the law impressive and her professionalism awe inspiring in the face of some of the dirty tactic my husband and his attorney pulled. In the end, Ms. Sparkman’s counsel and advice preserved my sanity, gave me peace and courage and helped me start a new life. I received my rightful share of the drained assets, received my equity in our joint businesses that my husband tried to force me out of and retained our home and received permanent alimony. Ms. Sparkman is without a doubt the best lawyer I have come across- she is honest and compassionate and I would not recommend any other family law attorney under any circumstances.
• Annulment
• Child Abuse
  Because child abuse is sadly very real and shockingly common, it can be difficult for professionals to determine if the child’s rejection is warranted or a product of manipulation by the other parent.

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
• Business Disputes
  A vendor or client breaches a contract. An employee ignores the non-compete or confidentiality agreement that was signed. An investor reneges on an agreement. The latter are common reasons where a Business Law Attorney can help you resolve disputes.
• Intellectual Property

Employment Law

• Non-compete Agreement
  As small business owners ourselves, we understand the challenges and questions small business owners face every day.