PARENTING PLANS (CHILD CUSTODY)
ST. AUGUSTINE CHILD CUSTODY / PARENTING PLAN ATTORNEYS
Prior to 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. This led to the traditional “custody” fights we associate with contested divorces. However, effective October 1, 2008, the terms “custody” or “primary residence” were removed from the Florida statutes. Instead, the rights and obligations of both parents are now governed by a “parenting plan” including a “time-sharing schedule” for the parents.
Establishing a Parenting Plan can be one of the most emotional issues in family law. If you anticipate a dispute with the other parent over who the child will live with a majority of the time, either in a divorce or paternity proceeding, the necessity of retaining an experienced attorney cannot be overstated. In reality, what in this world is more important that the safety and wellbeing of your child? If your answer to the preceding question is “nothing”, the Albaugh Law Firm is here to help.
There are now twenty factors the court considers when “establishing or modifying parental responsibility and creating, developing, approving or modifying a parenting plan, including a new time-sharing schedule.” As a client, we will apply the facts of your case to those factors and fight to establish the best possible parenting plan for your children.
At the Albaugh Law Firm in St. Augustine we know that most parents understand how detrimental a contentious custody battle can be and truly don’t want to fight over their children. We therefore offer representation to help you negotiate parenting plans that save time, save money, and avoid situations in which you become focused on your emotions rather than your child’s best interests and welfare. However, in the event it becomes necessary to go to trial on custody and parenting issues, rest assured your team at the Albaugh Law Firm is well-versed in the law and has extensive trial experience and confidence in the courtroom.
Contact the St. Augustine Lawyers at the Albaugh Law Firm today for your free initial consultation.
