Child Custody and Visitation
Establishing a Parent Plan That is Truly in the Best Interests of a Client and the Children
Parenting plans under Florida law broadly take account of and seek to make as clear and logical as possible concepts involving children that centrally include time sharing and visitation, child custody and related matters. At the core of any parenting plan is access to the children and the many factors involved with that.
I am attorney Robert Segal and, from my perspective as an experienced family law attorney and certified mediator, a sensible parenting plan in every case is fundamentally about what is in the best interests of my client and the client's children. In other words, what type of time sharing works best for the client and the children involved?
Determining the parameters of a child custody arrangement can often be the most stressful part of a divorce. It can be an acutely emotional issue in what is already an emotional ordeal for many parents. Child custody also requires that you work out many practicalities. You need an experienced lawyer who will guide you through this process while always keeping your best interests and those of your children squarely in mind.
Treating everyone in the child custody process with respect is very important to me. Sensible solutions and time-sharing arrangements are often more quickly and amicably reached when emotions are kept in check and the primary focus remains unwaveringly on the children. Litigation certainly has its place in resolving many family law matters, but so, too, do mediation and collaborative law, which can be powerful tools for settling these matters. Contact me to schedule an appointment at our Melbourne, Florida, office today.
Parenting Plans
Florida law requires parents who are divorcing to create a parenting plan. This plan must detail:
- How parents will be responsible for and share daily child-rearing tasks
- The time-sharing arrangements
- Who will be responsible for health care, school matters and other activities
- The methods the parents will use to communicate
I have a wealth of experience with parenting plans and can work with you to fashion an outcome that addresses all relevant matters and that truly does focus on best interests — both yours and those of the children.
Time Sharing
"Time sharing" is how Florida law refers to child custody and visitation. One common misconception is that the court often favors a 50/50 time-share arrangement. However, this is not always true. The court will usually take many things into consideration when deciding on time sharing. I can help you present the appropriate information to make your strongest case for time sharing.
Relocation
Part of the time-sharing agreement is relocation — where the children will live. I am intimately familiar with the nuances in law regarding relocation, and can help you write your parenting plan so that relocation is taken care of. This is an important issue that can greatly affect the future of your children, and an area of law in which I have in-depth experience.
You Need a Lawyer Who Is Ready to Help You Now
Call me today at 321-757-6906 or send me an e-mail to schedule an appointment.
