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Florida Child Custody Laws
Part I
Part I
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Florida Child Custody Laws
Part I
Part I
* Divorce & Child Custody
* Visitation / Time Sharing
* Visitation / Time Sharing
* Child Protective Services
* Termination of Parental Rights
* Termination of Parental Rights
* Mediation & Negotiations
* Division of Property
* Uncontested Divorce
* Division of Property
* Uncontested Divorce
There are a number of statutes and rules of procedure that address different issues related to
child custody and which would rightly be included under the category of Florida Child
Custody Laws. The main Florida child custody law, however, is Florida Statute 61.13. This
statute is lengthy compared to most of the other Florida family law related statutes. But,
becoming familiar with this child custody statute is critical for any parent who may be or who
is involved in a child custody dispute in Florida.
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Florida Child Custody Laws: Florida Statute 61.13
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Attorney Acevedo is a lawyer admitted to practice law in Florida, has clients from Florida, the United States, and
other countries, and primarily serves Seminole County, Volusia County, Orange County, and Lake County, and the
following cities: Sanford, Longwood, Lake Mary, Heathrow, Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, Oviedo, Goldenrod,
Fern Park, Forest City, Midway, Geneva, Chuluota, Winter Springs, Wekiva Springs, Deland, Deltona,
Orange City, Debary, Lake Helen, Daytona, Deleon Springs, Orlando, Apopka, Maitland, Lockhart,
Azalea Park, Winter Park, Mount Dora, Tavares, and Eustis.
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Have Questions Regarding
Florida Child Custody?
Florida Child Custody?
Going through a child custody dispute is emotionally draining. However, because the well
being of your children may be at stake, sometimes, a child custody dispute cannot be
avoided. If you suspect that you may be forced into a child custody dispute or if you have
already been forced into a child custody dispute, you would do well to become as
informed as possible about the Florida child custody laws.
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Florida Child Custody?
Florida Child Custody?
First, the Florida child custody laws use the terms "parental responsibility, parenting plan,
and time sharing" instead of "custody and visitation." Second, the Florida child custody laws
make it clear that, whenever possible and appropriate, each minor child should have
frequent and continuing contact with both parents and that the parents should share the
rights, responsibilities, and joys of child rearing. Third, the Florida child custody laws specify
that there is no presumption for or against the father or mother of the child or for or against
any specific time sharing schedule. And lastly, all matters related to parenting and time
sharing are determined using the "best interests of the child" standard.
Florida Child Custody Laws: The Basics
The best interests of the child is the main focus of the Florida child custody laws and is the
primary consideration for purposes of establishing or modifying parental responsibility, and
for purposes of establishing or modifying parenting plans and time sharing schedules.
Florida Child Custody Laws: The Best Interests of the Child
(a) The demonstrated capacity and disposition of each parent to facilitate and
encourage a close and continuing parent-child relationship, to honor the time-sharing
schedule, and to be reasonable when changes are required.
(b) The anticipated division of parental responsibilities after the litigation, including the
extent to which parental responsibilities will be delegated to third parties.
(c) The demonstrated capacity and disposition of each parent to determine, consider,
and act upon the needs of the child as opposed to the needs or desires of the parent.
(d) The length of time the child has lived in a stable, satisfactory environment and the
desirability of maintaining continuity.
(e) The geographic viability of the parenting plan, with special attention paid to the
needs of school-age children and the amount of time to be spent traveling to
effectuate the parenting plan. This factor does not create a presumption for or
against relocation of either parent with a child.
(f) The moral fitness of the parents.
(g) The mental and physical health of the parents.
(h) The home, school, and community record of the child.
(i) The reasonable preference of the child, if the court deems the child to be of
sufficient intelligence, understanding, and experience to express a preference.
(j) The demonstrated knowledge, capacity, and disposition of each parent to be
informed of the circumstances of the minor child, including, but not limited to, the child's
friends, teachers, medical care providers, daily activities, and favorite things.
That being said, we recognize that the Florida child custody laws and the information
provided herein may be completely new to you. We also recognize that sometimes it is
easier to process this child custody information when discussed in person and with someone
who can answer any specific Florida child custody law questions that you may have.
Following is a brief overview of the Florida child custody laws. After reviewing it, please
consider reviewing our brief overview of the Florida Divorce Laws as well as our brief
overview of the Florida Child Support Laws.
If you live in the Central Florida area and you would prefer to go over the Florida child
custody laws in person with an experienced Florida child custody lawyer, call us to schedule
your one hour confidential consultation. During your consultation you will be able to learn
more about how the Florida child custody laws may apply to your specific situation so that
you may do everything you can to protect your children, your rights, and your future.
If you live in the Central Florida area and you would prefer to go over the Florida child
custody laws in person with an experienced Florida child custody lawyer, call us. During
your one hour confidential consultation we can discuss how the Florida child custody laws
may apply to your specific circumstances. And if possible, we will schedule your
consultation for the same day you call. Get answers to your child custody questions today.
Si usted tiene preguntas relacionadas a las
leyes de custodia de menores de la
Florida, nosotros le podemos ayudar.
Llame al abogado Acevedo hoy y cordine
su cita confidencial con un abogado de
familia experimentado y conocedor del
derecho que habla su idioma.
Abogado de Familia
en la Florida Central
en la Florida Central
La litigación sobre la custodia de los hijos
es emocionalmente desgastante. Pero,
debido a que el bienestar de sus hijos
puede ser afectado, a veces, una lucha
por la custodia y las visitas es inevitable.
The Florida child custody laws provide a comprehensive list of the factors to be considered
in determining the best interests of the child. The list of Florida child custody factors is long
and includes twenty statutory factors. But again, becoming familiar with the Florida child
custody laws and with this list of factors in particular, is critical for anyone involved in a
child custody dispute in Florida. Following is the list of the child custody factors: