Child Custody in Florida Divorces
Child custody in Florida divorces can involve complex dynamics. Florida is now a fifty/fifty child custody presumption state. What does that mean? That means both father and mother will have equal overnights after the divorce. Many times, a parent will call Filler Rodriguez LLP and say they want full “custody” of the children in a Florida divorce.
That is no longer the way child custody in Florida divorces works. First when most people say “custody” they are referring to timesharing not child custody. Second, in order to prevent fifty/fifty child custody in Divorces (equal timesharing) one of 3 things needs to exist: 1) there is an agreement not to have fifty/fifty; 2) it is impossible to have fifty/fifty because of a parent’s job or location or 3) there are very serious issues such as drugs or abuse that exist that prevent fifty/fifty child custody.
When hiring a lawyer for child custody in Miami Florida divorces the lawyer needs to spend time with the parent doing extensive interviews, reviewing documents to present the best case. When handling a Florida divorce, it is important you put your best foot forward and present the best evidence you can. A parent only has one chance to make an impression on the judge who will decide child custody in Florida divorces. Many times, records need to be requested through subpoenas and this can take time.
Also sworn depositions and sworn statements may need to be requested. All of the effort to prove the facts for child custody in Florida Divorces takes skill and time. Again you only have one chance to make your first good impression on the court so make sure when you hire a lawyer they are doing all they can to gather the facts necessary to present your best case.
If you are going through a divorce involving child custody in Florida then call the lawyers at Filler Rodriguez, LLP at 305.876.3376 for a consultation.
