Parental Responsibility & Timesharing (Visitation/Custody)

Parents, whether divorcing or not, have much to consider. Uppermost in their minds is often child custody, or better known as timesharing in the state of Florida. Child timesharing (visitation/custody) can come in many forms. Shared Parental responsibility/equal timesharing and sole parental responsibility/timesharing; timesharing and parental responsibility evaluations and modifications: all are terms with which a divorcing parent will become familiar.

Knowledgeable advice and skilled representation from an experienced family law attorney can assist you in your pursuit of a fair timesharing arrangement.  Whether you are seeking timesharing within the context of a divorce or not, Znosko & Reas can provide the guidance and information that you need in order to make educated decisions about your case. Our attorneys are skilled at providing advice regarding an award of timesharing in your particular situation, and we encourage clients to resolve timesharing matters through negotiation and mediation. Only through reaching a voluntary agreement can clients be a part of the decision making process. If the parties cannot agree, timesharing and parental responsibility will be decided by the Court, and the parties will have to live with it, whether it works for them or not. In instances where an agreement cannot be reached, our lawyers are skilled and effective at presenting issues and arguments relating to timesharing and parental responsibility to the Court, in an effort to promote an outcome that meets the best interests of our clients and their children.

In establishing how timesharing and parental responsibilities are to be shared, a court must determine the following factors:

•The residence of the children

•Whether substantial contact or rotating contact is appropriate

•What the contact schedule will be and shared decision making

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Shared Parental Responsibilities

Though many clients wish to obtain sole timesharing, or sole parental responsibility, the Courts in Florida are often hesitant to grant this type of contact request unless specific and extenuating circumstances exist that warrant this type of arrangement.  In Florida, shared parental responsibility (not the same as joint custody) will most likely be ordered.  The legislature has determined that both parents should be fully involved in the lives of their children. Znosko & Reas can explain how shared parental responsibilities may factor into your timesharing case, and how it would affect the lives of your family members.

Znosko & Reas can help you gather all of the necessary documentation to initiate your Timesharing matter, providing guidance and assistance to new clients throughout the State of Florida, as well as those clients whom we have previously represented. A free initial consultation and flexible appointment times are available for your convenience. Simply click on the contact link to obtain more information on scheduling your consultation today.