HINES VENTURES, LLC
ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA

Choosing the right lawyer is vital to the outcome of your case. Having a compassionate, experienced professional who is also a tough negotiator working for you will help you avoid serious pitfalls and consequences that delay justice and can cost you dearly. The Law Office of Michael Hines, P.A. has an outstanding team that is dedicated to providing you with the kind of legal representation you deserve. We have successfully resolved issues and situations from amicable and fairly simple, to logistically complex, to the seemingly impossible. We are ready and prepared to assist you in your case. We offer a free initial telephone consultation. (Department of Revenue) can you help me? When we are analyzing a Paternity case we are going to ask several questions, such as: With the answers to these questions, we are able to advise our clients the proper direction to proceed with the Paternity action. We normally bring it to our client’s attention that until paternity is established, Fla. Stat. §744.301 states, “The mother of a child born out of wedlock is the natural guardian of the child and is entitled to primary residential care and custody of the child unless the court enters an order stating otherwise.” Unlike the Father in a Marriage case, a Father in a Paternity case must have their parental rights established. Once a Father does establish Paternity, he is entitled to all the same rights and responsibilities as the Mother. In October, 2008, the Florida Legislatures enacted all kinds of new laws with regard to Custody and Visitation. Prior to October, 2008, Florida Law provided for one party to be the custodial parent or primary residential parent of minor children who were the subject of a dissolution action or paternity action and for the other parent to be the noncustodial parent or secondary residential parent with visitation or timesharing rights. At the Law Office of Michael Hines, P.A., we care about you and will devote ample time to your case. Our goal is to get things done right. You will find that we are ready to spend time with you, getting to know your situation and filling you in on the process you will go through. You will have experienced, passionate and dedicated legal counsel by your side from start to finish. Michael Hines has successfully helped families dealing with divorces from amicable to the seemingly impossible. • Parents’ capacity to provide consistency The Law Office of Michael Hines, P.A. has an outstanding team that is dedicated to providing you with the kind of legal representation you deserve. We have successfully resolved issues and situations from amicable and fairly simple, to logistically complex, to the seemingly impossible. We are ready and prepared to assist you in your case. We offer a free initial telephone consultation. Michael and his team of experts passionately advocate for clients in negotiation, litigation and inside the courtroom. Let us guide you every step of the way. Get straight answers to your questions, and receive the legal advice you need to help alleviate the stress and confusion that comes with any divorce. Divorce is more complicated than most people believe. We can help you develop a plan for preparing for and surviving your divorce. We know the best way to protect your children from being involved in your divorce and we'll guide you through the process of separation. We carry out the business aspects of the case while making sure the emotional aspects are dealt with sensitively and in an environment of respect and professionalism. At the Law Office of Michael Hines, P.A., we care about you and will devote ample time to your case. Our goal is to get things done right. You will find that we are ready to spend time with you, getting to know your situation and filling you in on the process you will go through. You will have experienced, passionate and dedicated legal counsel by your side from start to finish. Michael Hines has successfully helped families dealing with divorces from amicable to the seemingly impossible. The law offices of Michael Hines are dedicated to helping you face the challenges of the moment with an eye toward your future. • Help you formulate goals & set realistic expectations • Provide you with options • Stock options, business valuations, tax issues • Real estate investments and partnerships Choosing the right lawyer is vital to the outcome of your case. Having a compassionate, experienced professional who is also a tough negotiator working for you will help you avoid serious pitfalls and consequences that delay justice and can cost you dearly. Divorce is a challenge. Our experience helps. Divorce cases are first and foremost about the lives, relationships, and futures of the people involved. You will have many questions at the outset. Michael was very caring and helpful both professionally during a difficult time in our family. I would highly recommend his services. I've had Mr. Hines as my attorney the last 19 months and in that time he's represented me on various cases involving family law. He keeps me informed on the 3 cases that are opened. I've been in the courtroom with Mr. Hines and he really knows his way around one which puts me at ease during a very trying time. He has a excellent staff working for him and they've been very helpful when I needed anything. Michael handled my Divorce in 2006/7 - from the beginning, he and his staff were able to listen carefully to my requirements, were open and available for discussion throughout the case, were very knowledgeable concerning different options and provided excellent feedback throughout the divorce. Michael knew how the court system worked, knew personally the judges and opposing counsel, and was able to reach an agreeable situation that was satisfactory to myself and opposing counsel. I have used Michael twice before in other cases outside the divorce, and he has always provided excellent service. Michael's experience and insight were a step beyond his peers. His responsiveness to requests for contact were timely and helpful. His staff's professionalism and skill reflect Michaels standards. I would and have recommended him to others.