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Parental Rights Attorney Panama City
Understanding your rights as a parent is crucial during the tumultuous process of child custody arrangements. A parental rights lawyer at The Virga Law Firm, P.A. can guide you through the complexities of family law, ensuring that your voice is heard and your rights are respected. We provide support and legal counsel to navigate custody disputes, aiming for resolutions that serve the best interests of your child. At The Virga Law Firm, P.A., we believe in fair representation for all parents in custody issues and work diligently towards achieving a favorable outcome for you and your child.
To discuss your rights and how The Virga Law Firm, P.A. can assist you, please call a parents rights lawyer at (800) 822-5170.
Panama City Parents' Rights Call for More Information Today!800-822-5170
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Richard Donnelly
S"The Virga Law Firm is the best law firm anyone could get help from."
Very open-minded, helpful, and caring!
Symphony Salazar
M"One of the Best Reputations Around"
They have one of the best reputations around. I encourage all to check them out.
Michael Bartz
A"Great law firm helped my daughter"
Great law firm helped my daughter with our granddaughter with a name change.
ANGEL BELTRAN
R"Exceptionally supportive and attentive staff"
Exceptionally supportive and attentive to the work required to have a positive outcome in my case.
Ryan Williams
N"I would have this firm represent me over and over!"
They got me everything I asked for in my settlement and have helped other friends and family win cases as well.
Noelle
N"They treat you like family and truly care"
Gerard and his amazing firm treat you like family and truly care about your outcome.
Noelle
K"Extremely helpful and professional"
Katie Jo Anderson has been extremely helpful and professional throughout the process.
Kaleb Mock
R"They truly cared about me as a person."
Their dedication, compassion, and determination kept me going.
Rodrick Idrogo
M"Highly Recommended!"
The Virga Law Firm is a 10/10. They work as a team and get the job done. I'm so thankful for them.
Mandy Leighann
C"Katie Jo is awesome"
Katie Jo is awesome and keeps everything going in the right direction.
Charles Snurkowski
M"Great law firm"
Very knowledgeable, the staff and attorneys go above and beyond for their clients.
Michael Evans
M"Very satisfied with this law office"
This law office goes above and beyond with their dedication and professionalism.
Michael Evans
M"Deserves more than 5 stars"
Very satisfied with the dedication, professionalism, and ability to explain legal processes clearly.
Michael Evans
C"Amazing law firm"
Very responsive and knowledgeable. They treat you like family and get the job done.
Chelsey Betts
C"Amazing Law Firm"
They treat you like family and really care about their clients.
Chelsey Betts
S"Very Nice and Upstanding People"
Always polite! And try to help you the best they can!
Sheena Welch
V"Extremely Helpful and Courteous"
Ms. Anderson was extremely helpful and courteous while I was completing the financial process.
Vivian Dees
S"Law firm partners with tattoo shop"
I love that this law firm works with a local tattoo shop!
Susan Merz
S"The Virga team is great."
The Virga team is great and they have been around forever no matter what I have called about. They have helped!
Shelby Frix
J"The Best Around!"
The Virga Law Firm is the absolute best around! Highly recommend them!
Jenny Tucker
G"Heard Good Things!"
Never had a need to use them, but have heard good things!
Garrett Nelson
K"Katie Jo Anderson was amazing!"
Katie Jo Anderson was absolutely amazing as my discovery specialist! Highly recommend!
Kaitlyn Bullock
D"Absolutely amazing to work with."
Highly recommend Katie Jo Anderson; any questions I had were answered promptly and explained in great detail!
Dallas Miller
B"Outstanding experience with this firm!"
Taylor Tippel was timely, informative, and professional.
Bill Sr McClellan
L"They Really Listen to You"
Best place to come to. They really listen to you.
Laura Knight
T"The Best Family Law Firm"
The BEST FAMILY LAW FIRM COUNTY WIDE! Highly recommend when you’re in need!
Taylor Harris
H"Organization on Another Level"
Katie Jo's organization made turning in documents super easy, and her cheerfulness eased a stressful process.
Heidi LeMond
I"Exceptional Service Received"
Professional, responsive, and deeply committed to my case.
Ikea wright
R"Above and beyond for me"
Very patient, very professional, extremely understanding and knowledgeable.
Rodrick Idrogo
Very informative on what was needed
My discovery specialist, Katie Jo Anderson, was very informative on what was needed for my case to be filed. She was very attentive and followed up accordingly during the discovery process. As of right now, I'm awaiting further update from my lawyer's team on the next plan of action.
Richard Donnelly
The Virga Law Firm is the best law firm anyone could get help from.
The Virga Law Firm is the best law firm anyone could get help from. Very open-minded, helpful, and caring!
Symphony Salazar
One of the Best Reputations Around
They have one of the best reputations around. I encourage all to check them out.
Michael Bartz
Great law firm helped my daughter
Great law firm helped my daughter with our granddaughter with a name change.
ANGEL BELTRAN
Exceptionally supportive and attentive staff
The Virga Law Firm, specifically Mr. Lohr, Keary, and the staff were exceptionally supportive and attentive to the work required to have a positive outcome in my case. They understand the stress related to family law and how it can be consuming to emotions and the second and third order effects of a stressful case.
Ryan Williams
I would have this firm represent me over and over!
They worked hard on my cases. The whole firm has gone above and beyond to keep me updated and respond in a timely manner. They got me everything that I asked for in my settlement and also have helped other friends and family win cases during times of need as well. I would have this firm represent me over and over! 10/10
Noelle
They treat you like family and truly care
The whole firm has gone above and beyond to keep me updated and respond in a timely manner. They got me everything that I asked for in my settlement and also have helped other friends and family win cases during times of need as well. I would have this firm represent me over and over! 10/10. Gerard and his amazing firm treat you like family and truly care about your outcome.
Noelle
Extremely helpful and professional
Katie Jo Anderson has been extremely helpful and professional throughout the process. It’s been a pleasure working with her, and I truly appreciate her support and guidance.
Kaleb Mock
They truly cared about me as a person.
I can’t say enough about the incredible team at Virga Law Firm, especially Attorney Tamar Solarin and Paralegal Janice Ruiz-Gonzalez. They helped me through one of the darkest and most challenging times of my life. I was so close to giving up, but their dedication, compassion, and determination kept me going. Tamar fought for me with unmatched professionalism and knowledge, and Janice was my lifeline. She was always there to answer my questions, keep me informed, and remind me that I wasn’t alone. They didn’t just handle my case, they truly cared about me as a person. Because of them, I found the strength to keep moving forward. I’m forever grateful for their support, expertise, and kindness. If you need a legal team that will stand by you every step of the way, Virga Law Firm is the one you want in your corner.
Rodrick Idrogo
Highly Recommended!
The Virga Law Firm is a 10/10. They work as a team and get the job done. I’m so thankful for them. Highly recommended!
Mandy Leighann
Katie Jo is awesome
Virga Law has a great team. Katie Jo is awesome and keeps everything going in the right direction with the discovery process.
Charles Snurkowski
Great law firm
Great law firm. Would give more than five stars if I could. Very knowledgeable, the staff and attorneys go above and beyond for their clients.
Michael Evans
Very satisfied with this law office
Very satisfied. This law office goes above and beyond with their dedication, professionalism, and ability to explain legal processes clearly. The staff and attorneys care for their clients, which is something you don’t see that often anymore.
Michael Evans
Deserves more than 5 stars
Very satisfied with the dedication, professionalism, and ability to explain legal processes clearly. This law firm deserves more than 5 stars. The attorneys and staff work hard for their clients.
Michael Evans
Amazing law firm
Amazing law firm. Would give more than 5 stars if I could. Very responsive and knowledgeable. They treat you like family and get the job done.
Chelsey Betts
Amazing Law Firm
Amazing law firm. If you’re in need of a firm that will fight for you, respond to matters quickly, great prices, this is the firm for you. They treat you like family and really care about their clients.
Chelsey Betts
Very Nice and Upstanding People
Very nice and upstanding people! Always polite! And try to help you the best they can!
Sheena Welch
Extremely Helpful and Courteous
Ms. Anderson was extremely helpful and courteous while I was completing the financial process. When I had questions she was very prompt to respond and encouraging.
Vivian Dees
Law firm partners with tattoo shop
I love that this law firm works with a local tattoo shop!
Susan Merz
The Virga team is great.
The Virga team is great, and they have been around forever. No matter what I have called about, they have helped!
Shelby Frix
The Best Around!
The Virga Law Firm is the absolute best around! Highly recommend them! They’ve been around a long time and know exactly what they are doing!
Jenny Tucker
Heard Good Things!
Never had a need to use them, but have heard good things!
Garrett Nelson
Katie Jo Anderson was amazing!
Katie Jo Anderson was absolutely amazing as my discovery specialist! She was very thorough, punctual, and upbeat—discovery is not something anyone wants to do, gathering all those documents is painful—but she made it a pleasant experience! Highly recommend!
Kaitlyn Bullock
Absolutely amazing to work with.
Everyone with the Virga Law firm has been absolutely amazing to work with. Highly recommend Katie Jo Anderson; any questions I had were answered promptly and explained in great detail!! :)
Dallas Miller
Outstanding experience with this firm!
My experience with this firm was outstanding! Taylor Tippel was timely, informative, and professional. Other members of her staff, including Jana, Shawna, and Katie Jo, were a pleasure to work with. I would not hesitate to recommend these people to anyone. Great job!!
Bill Sr McClellan
They Really Listen to You
Best place to come to. They really listen to you and go the extra mile.
Laura Knight
The Best Family Law Firm
The BEST FAMILY LAW FIRM COUNTY WIDE! Highly recommend when you’re in need!
Taylor Harris
Organization on Another Level
It was a pleasure working with Katie Jo, who was my discovery specialist. Her organization was on another level, which made turning in tons of documents super easy. Her cheerfulness also made this stressful process a whole lot easier. Thanks, Katie Jo!
Heidi LeMond
Exceptional Service Received
I cannot speak highly enough about the exceptional service I received from Virga Law Firm. From the moment I reached out, the entire team was professional, responsive, and deeply committed to my case. David & Keary are not only incredibly knowledgeable but also compassionate and thorough! These are the qualities that made all the difference during a stressful legal process.
Their attention to detail, clear communication, and strategic approach gave me confidence and peace of mind every step of the way. I felt heard, supported, and well-represented throughout. What impressed me most was how they balanced deep legal expertise with genuine care for my personal situation. I truly felt like I was a part of a family.
Thanks to their hard work and dedication, we achieved a favorable outcome, and I’m truly grateful. If you're looking for a law firm that combines legal excellence with integrity and heart, I promise you THIS is your stop!
Ikea wright
Above and beyond for me
Mr. Lohr and his team (specifically his paralegal Ms. Keary) have gone above and beyond for me. Very patient, very professional, extremely understanding and knowledgeable. You get the feeling from them that this is more than just a job to them.
At The Virga Law Firm, P.A., we offer compassionate and professional legal support for families facing challenging times across Florida. With over 100 years of combined experience, we guide clients through divorce, child custody, and other family law matters with integrity and care.
Why Choose Us:
24/7 availability for urgent family law needs
Same-day appointments for timely legal assistance
Over 100 years of combined legal experience
Multiple convenient locations across Florida
Personalized, compassionate support for families
Experienced Legal Team
Over 100 years of combined family law experience
Compassionate Support
24/7 availability for your urgent legal needs
Trusted Throughout Florida
Conveniently located in key cities across Florida
Same-Day Appointments
Quick access to legal counsel when you need it most
Meet Our Compassionate Family Law Experts
At The Virga Law Firm, P.A., we stand by families during life's most challenging moments. Specializing in divorce, child custody, and family law, our team of skilled attorneys provides thoughtful, reliable counsel across Florida. With over 100 years of combined legal experience, we ensure you’re informed and empowered to make confident decisions. Located in Pensacola, Fort Walton Beach, Shalimar, Panama City, Panama City Beach, and Orlando, we offer personalized support to meet your needs. Our availability 24/7 and commitment to same-day appointments illustrate our dedication to client care. Trust us to guide you with integrity and compassion through every step of your legal journey.
Courts decide on parental rights based on the best interests of the child. Factors include the child's health, emotional needs, the parents' abilities to meet those needs, and the child's relationship with each parent. Courts strive to ensure a stable and supportive environment for the child.
Can parents' rights be terminated?
Yes, parents' rights can be terminated through a court order, usually in severe circumstances like abuse, neglect, or abandonment. This process requires legal proceedings and is not taken lightly. It's essential to have legal representation if you're involved in such a case.
What are parents' rights?
Parents' rights refer to the legal rights and responsibilities that parents have concerning the care, custody, and control of their children. These rights include the ability to make decisions about the child's education, healthcare, and welfare. Understanding these rights can help parents protect their child's best interests.
Do parents have rights in adoption cases?
In adoption cases, biological parents have the right to consent or object to the adoption. They must generally be given notice and an opportunity to participate in legal proceedings. It's important to consult with a legal professional to understand specific rights in your jurisdiction.
Gerard Virga Founding Attorney
David Lohr Executive Director/Attorney
Chad Self Fort Walton Beach Managing Attorney
Taylor Tippel Panama City Beach Managing Attorney
Christopher Melendez Attorney
Tamar Solarin Attorney
Amy Mizels Attorney
Lisa Lazan Attorney
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