Child Custody

Tampa Child Custody Lawyers

Every child should have two parents. Not only is this common sense, but it is the guiding principle behind Florida child custody law. Courts are dedicated to making it possible for children to have both parents in their lives.

Custody Decisions Are Based on the Best Interests of the Child

Child custody arrangements depend on the parents' situations and what the court deems to be in the best interests of the child. If the parents can agree on custody through mediation or their respective attorneys, the court is likely to accept a custody proposal. However, if the parents cannot agree, the court will assign legal and physical custody after evaluation and a trial.

Contact the Florida child custody lawyers at Busciglio & Sheridan Law Group today.
Call us toll-free at 866-549-7081.

Visitation Schedules Go Hand-in-hand With Custody Orders

When one parent is awarded primary custody, the other parent usually obtains visitation rights or secondary custody. This is in keeping with the goal of having both parents involved in the child’s rights. When the court becomes involved with a visitation schedule, it looks at issues such as where both parents live, their work schedules, the child's school calendar and how the child will move between each household. It also looks at the ability of the two parents to communicate with each other on issues such as pick-up, delivery and cancellation of scheduled visitation.

Modifications to accommodate change

Our family law attorneys help clients enforce or modify child custody and visitation orders. For example, if one parent seeks to move from the area, he or she must first obtain permission from the court so that custody and visitation schedules can be modified to accommodate such changes. Our firm not only helps people modify child custody orders but also assists them with contesting such modifications.

Non-traditional families

Child custody issues are not limited to divorce. They also arise in cases involving non-traditional families, including unmarried parents and same sex couples. Whatever the circumstances, our lawyers work to preserve family relationships as much as possible.

For any issues related to child custody or visitation, contact our attorneys at the Busciglio & Sheridan Law Group. Call toll-free at 866-549-7081.