Timesharing (Visitation)
The State of Florida no longer makes a custody determination between the parents. Instead, the Court establishes a parenting plan, whereby each parent has timesharing with his or her child(ren).
Florida law encourages both parents to have frequent and ongoing contact with their child(ren). The presumption in the State of Florida is that each parent should have 50/50 timesharing with their child(ren). This presumption encourages shared involvement in the child(ren)’s upbringing, meaning that the court generally assumes that it is beneficial for the child(ren) to spend significant time with both parents, unless there is evidence to the contrary.
Some factors the Court will consider in determining the timesharing schedule between the parents are the:
- child(ren)’s best interests,
- parent’s work schedules,
- living accommodations,
- distances between each parent’s home and the child(ren)’s school,
- parent’s criminal history
These are just a few examples. The most important factor is always the best interest of the child(ren).
For additional information or questions regarding timesharing, contact Attorneys at Law Joseph M. Corey, Jr., P.A. at (305) 557-1750 for a FREE consultation. Payment plans available and credit cards accepted.