Child Custody/Time Sharing

 

Florida refers to custody as "time-sharing" of minor children amongst both parents.

A time-sharing schedule generally sets forth the time that each parent will spend with the

minor children during the week and during the weekends as well as where the minor

children will sleep at night. A time-sharing schedule will generally also address

Winter Break, Spring Break, Summer Break, Christmas, Easter, Hannukah, Memorial Day

weekend and Labor Day weekend along with birthdays, Mother's Day and Father's Day.

 

Florida law favors shared parental decision-making in which both parents jointly

make important decisions related to their childrens welfare, such as those concerning

medical care, education, and religion.  If a court finds that shared parental decision making would be detrimental to the child, it may grant one parent sole responsibility to unilaterally make important decisions concerning the childs upbringing.  Courts determine time-sharing arrangements based upon the best interests of the children, and both parents are to be given equal consideration regardless of the age and gender of the children.  At Donaghy Law, we can help you understand all of the statutory factors, your options and evaluate what would be in the best interests of your child.

 

 

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