The care and welfare of the children is the most common concern that parents have when going through a divorce. An experienced attorney can answer your questions about your options in an upfront and honest manner.
Since 1990, the Orlando parenting plan attorneys at Richard A. Heller, P.A., have guided parents through the complex and emotional process of divorce. The creation of an effective shared parenting plan has become a staple in every Florida divorce. Our lawyers have the skill and knowledge to navigate you through these mediations while keeping focused on both your parental rights and the best interest of your children.
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Recent changes in Florida law have moved legislation away from the terms custody and visitation in favor of shared parenting plans. These plans focus on three factors:
- Parental responsibility is analogous to the notion of legal custody. Here, the parenting plan will clarify how parents will make decisions based on the child's upbringing and future. Decisions related to religion, education, health care, and rights to education and medical records will be detailed through the shared parenting plan.
- Time sharing is analogous to the notion of custody and visitation. The court will use time sharing to define how the child's time will be divided between the parents. Time sharing will take into account where the child lives, how much time will be spent with the other parent, and any potential disputes like holidays and vacations.
- Child Support and the amount being paid is an evolving issue, but may still be determined by the Florida Child Support Guidelines, or parents may negotiate a different amount based on the needs of the child through health care, daycare or extracurricular involvement.
Many times, through mediation, our firm can help the parties determine the best shared parenting plan possible in their specific situation. When taken as a whole, an effective parenting plan can help resolve disputes in the future by addressing the potential obstacles in the present. Do not hesitate to schedule a free family law consultation with a lawyer at our office to learn more about your rights.
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