John Arthur Smitten
John Smitten received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1991. He earned his Juris Doctorate from the Thomas Cooley School of Law in 1995. Mr. Smitten is a licensed attorney and member of the Bar Associations in both Florida and New York. In October of 1996, Mr. Smitten joined McGuire Law Offices and developed the family law division of the firm. Mr. Smitten is now employed at Carey and Leisure and heading the family law division of that firm. Carey and Leisure is a top notch personal injury firm. Mr. Smitten is a family law practitioner with extensive experience in every area of family law including divorce, custody, paternity, visitation, alimony, dependency, domestic violence, adoption and child support. In addition to this specialization, Mr. Smitten serves as co-counsel for personal injury matters. Mr. Smitten is an active member of the American Bar Association, the Clearwater Bar Association, the St. Petersburg Bar Association, and is also a professor at St. Petersburg College.
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- General Practice
- Florida
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- New York
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- Thomas Cooley Law School
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- Rotary
- Member
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- St. Petersburg College
- Adjunct Professor
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- Activities: Instructer at Paralegal Studies program, teaching family law.
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- New York State Bar # 2772432
- Member
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- Florida Bar
- Member
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- Q. How to do Child Support Guidelines worksheet if both parents are unemployed & full time students living off stud loans?
- A: Imputed income for both parents. At least minimum wage.
- Q. I filed a DV Injunction against my ex. He's avoided being served. Is it a violation of it for him to move out of state?
- A: It is not a violation if he moves.
