Child custody and visitation law is about much more than who gets the kids. Among other things, custody could determine your children’s educational prospects, who gets to make important decisions, and the visitation schedule for both you and your ex.

“Custody” is not a term in Florida law. However, we will use it during this article. For a legally precise, custom-tailored assessment of your unique case, please feel free to contact Westchase Law P.A. directly.

Our experienced divorce and child custody lawyers are here to help resolve these tough, emotional issues within the big picture of your divorce. We’re right here in Tampa, and our office serves clients throughout Florida. Give us a call today at (813) 490-5211 to get started with a consultation.

Getting a divorce with kids in Florida can be a difficult and complicated process. However, the custody elements boil down to a few key decisions:

• Legal custody: Who will have key parental responsibilities? This is a fundamental element of custody in Florida and will be an important part of your parenting plan.
• Visitation: What some jurisdictions call “visitation” is part of something called “time-sharing” in Florida. You have the opportunity to decide many of the details of your child’s schedule, such as vacation and weekend planning, in your time-sharing agreement.
• Residential status: Apart from things like vacation planning, your time-sharing decision could also determine a regular home for your children. This could influence many other issues in a divorce, so it is usually advantageous to take a strategic approach.

All of these issues and more could be part of your parenting plan, which in turn will be one of the most important documents in your divorce case. Let us help you pursue a parenting plan that is fair, enforceable, sustainable, and in the best interests of your children’s futures.

The judge for your case will consider Florida law and the best interests of your children. The presumption is typically that both parents’ involvement will provide the greatest benefits and opportunities for a child.

If you believe that a more equal time-sharing plan might not be the best option in your situation, our attorneys are here to help you organize the facts, present your arguments, and go to trial if necessary. We will tenaciously advocate for your side of things and pursue every possible legal avenue available to pursue the future your children deserve.

Our attorneys can be your champions, organizing the facts and executing the procedures during the entire divorce process. We are also available to take a more focused role as your dedicated child custody attorneys. Please call us at (813) 490-5211 to schedule an initial consultation.