Carina Marie Leeson

Carina Marie Leeson

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 26 years

Family Lawyer at Orlando, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Alimony ... +4 more

618 E. South Street, Suite 110, Orlando, FL

About Carina

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Alimony 15%

Alimony is a payment from one spouse to the other for some determined period of time based upon 10 different factors and the length of your marriage. New tax laws have impacted how alimony payments are treated.

15%
Child Custody 15%

Child custody is now referred to as timesharing and is based upon a child's best interest. There are 20 factors that the Court will consider if you are unable to agree on a schedule. The timesharing schedule can be modified in certain instances.

15%
Child Support 15%

Child support in Florida is determined by your incomes, timesharing schedule, and cost of other incidentals such as health insurance and day care expenses. Child support can be modified if it meets certain requirements.

15%
Divorce and Separation 15%

If you are considering a divorce, get informed on the collaborative process, a voluntary, out-of-court and confidential option. If you want to keep your family finances and circumstances private this is for you. www.collaborativepracticeflorida.com

15%
Family 15%

All aspects of divorce, paternity, modification and enforcement matters. Trained in the collaborative process for those seeking an out-of-court and confidential option that preserves your assets, protects your privacy and prioritizes your family.

15%
Uncontested Divorce 15%

If you have reached an agreement on all or most of the issues relative to your divorce, including distribution of assets and liabilities, timesharing, child support and alimony, you may qualify for an uncontested divorce.

15%
Marriage and Prenuptials 10%

A prenuptial agreement is an opportunity to establish rights and obligations in the event of a future divorce. It can be helpful in situations where you own significant pre-marital assets or have an interest in a family business.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 26 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1999

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Family Complex Litigation & Collaborative ("FCLC") Group

618 E. South Street, Suite 110, Orlando, FL, 32801

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Carina Marie Leeson's Reviews

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3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Steven | July 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great Attorney

Carina helped me through a difficult time in my life and couldn't have asked for a better attorney. I would highly recommend her for anyone going through a divorce.

Posted by anonymous | June 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

My story

Divorce is not easy and it is not fun. A bad lawyer can make it even worse. Thankfully I was blessed to have Carina as my lawyer. She cared about my best interest. She was compassionate towards my ex wife and the needs of our children and she was professional and knowledgeable in dealing with the... other lawyers and professional that all helped in my divorce process. The collaborative approach Carina suggested and helped implement and carry out in my divorce was exactly what my ex wife and I needed to help make our divorce less stressful and more successful. Today I have a good relationship with my wife and my kids are happy and well adjusted to our new lives. I am forever grateful to Carina for helping me get to where I am today.

Posted by todd | April 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Carina Leeson

Carina did a fine job representing by keeping me as centered as possible. This divorce was tramatic and unexpected. Since we were never in the same room as opposing counsel...which i did NOT like... i was never able to see a true argument made...a few phone conversations and a few documents...yes......but i have been in legal trenches before, not of a personal nature but of a business nature and I could better size up that legal representation. I do not think I was completely prepared for the massive expense I incurred from the financial evaluation end. Carina secured the best for us and it was clear at the end what one of the best analysts out there cost...it was complex...no doubt...and i understand. At the end of the day the EX lives off me for the rest of her life. I would highly recommend Carina.

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Carina Marie Leeson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lauren Brusca

Family lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Carina is an amazing attorney that truly cares about her work and the success of her clients. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Marks

Family lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Carina. I have known her for a number of years and she has exhibited professionalism and integrity in all of my interactions with her. She is also an experienced, knowledgeable and highly competent attorney."

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Christopher Cina

Family lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. My realm of expertise is criminal defense. Whenever a client has a general question regarding a family law question, I always turn to Ms. Leeson. If a client is in need of retaining an attorney for a family law matter, I refer to Ms. Leeson because she is experienced, knowledgeable and treats clients with respect. I have only heard positive feedback from Ms. Leeson's clients in regard to the level of representation they receive from Ms. Leeson. I wholeheartedly endorse her in regard to any family law matter."

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Lauren Brusca

Family lawyer

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Thomas Marks

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2021

Awesome Attorney Family Law, Orlando Family Magazine

2020

Legal Elite, Florida Trend's

2020

Awesome Attorney Family Law, Orlando Family Magazine

2015

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Family Law Attorney & Collaborative Practitioner, Family Complex Litigation & Collaborative Group

2019 - 2022

Partner Family Law, Kendrick Law Group

2017 - 2019

Attorney, O'Mara Law Group

2016 - 2017

President, Carina M. Leeson, P.A.

2014 - 2015

Associate, West Green & Associates, P.L.

2009 - 2011

Associate, Fox Rothschild, LLP Attorneys At Law

2006 - 2009

Associate, Buckingham Doolittle & Burroughs

2001 - 2006

Associate, Stuart R. Manoff & Associates

2000 - 2001

Staff Attorney, 15th Judicial Circuit Of Florida

Associations

2017 - Present

Angel of Hope Central Florida

Board Member

2015 - Present

Florida Bar, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section

2015 - Present

Collaborative Family Law Group of Central Florida

Member

2015 - Present

Florida Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Board of Directors, 2018 to present

2015 - Present

Central Florida Family Law Inn

Member

2012 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

Florida Bar, Family Law Section

Member

2015 - 2020

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Own a Family Business? Consider a Collaborative Divorce

Collaborative Marital Settlement Agreement

Collaborative Divorce Process Works by Putting Your Family First

Collaborative Marital Settlement Agreement resolving all issues relative to the children, support and distribution of assets and liabilities

Collaborative Divorce Case Completed in 90 days! Wow

Collaborative Settlement Agreement

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Education

1999

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Rollins College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2020

Winter Park Chamber of Commerce: Webinar Series Divorce During a Pandemic: What you need to know

2019

How Real Estate and Divorce Intersect Divorce

Publications

2019

Kendrick Law Group Blog Property Appraisals In Divorce

Languages

English

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