What to Do to See Your Child and Request Custody in Florida

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What to Do to See Your Child and Request Custody in Florida

Lead Counsel Marck Joseph, Esq answers common Family Law questions. For assistance with your legal matter, visit http://thejosephfirmpa.com

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Florida Child Custody

The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act in Florida states that the goal of child custody is frequent contact with the child for both parents. Every attempt is made for parents to share responsibility. Check to learn more.

Child Custody in Florida: Best Interests of the Child

When divorcing parents come into court for a decision on parenting arrangements, judges in Florida base their decisions on the best interests of the child. Florida’s policy in favor of shared parental responsibility will not apply if a court finds that it would be detrimental to the child. Check to learn more.

Florida Child Custody Factors

The court will ensure that each minor child has frequent and continuing contact with both parents after the parents separate or the marriage of the parties is dissolved and to encourage parents to share the rights and responsibilities, and joys, of childrearing. Check to learn more.