Children and Parenting
“Custody” is not a term used in Florida anymore; rather, either the parents or the Judge will make decisions about “parental responsibility” and “parenting time”. Parenting Time is what is more commonly known as child custody and visitation.
If you and your co-parent are able to decide custody and visitation arrangements together, the Judge will not have to make those decisions.
When deciding custody and visitation, the Judge’s primary consideration is the “best interests of the children”. In making decisions about custody and visitation, Florida law requires the Judge to consider a number of factors, which includes things like the parenting history, the parties’ historic relationship, domestic violence, and other factors affecting the welfare and interest of the children.
If you and your co-parent are able to decide custody and visitation arrangements together, the Judge will not have to make those decisions.
When deciding custody and visitation, the Judge’s primary consideration is the “best interests of the children”. In making decisions about custody and visitation, Florida law requires the Judge to consider a number of factors, which includes things like the parenting history, the parties’ historic relationship, domestic violence, and other factors affecting the welfare and interest of the children.
- What Is a Parenting Plan?
- Parenting Plans Are Required In A Florida Divorce
- 2.5 Reasons Parenting Plans Are Required
- How Do You Create A Parenting Plan If Conflict Still Exists?
- What If We Want to Change Our Parenting Plan Later?
- What If One Parent Doesn't Use Their Visitation Time?
- How To Speak With Your Kids About Your Divorce
- Child Support - The Basics
- What Is A Parenting Performance Agreement?
- Are You Unknowingly Alienating Your Child?
- What Is A Guardian Ad Litem?
- Judge Corbin Article on proving parenting
- How to Have a Child-Centered Divorce by Ann Gold Buscho
Parenting Courses and Resources
- EducationPrograms.com - link to online parenting course
- UpToParents.org
- OurFamilyWizard.com
- Transitions - 18 week coaching program exploring proven techniques for bringing happiness and prosperity into your lives
- Family Resource Center