Child Custody & Time-Sharing

Florida courts consider a broad range of factors when evaluating parenting plans and timesharing arrangements, all of which are weighed against the overarching standard of the child's best interests. The specific factors are set forth in Florida Statute Section 61.13. Every family's circumstances are different, and the weight a court gives to any particular factor depends on the facts of your case. Rosanna can walk you through what is likely to matter most in your situation.

Yes. A parenting plan may be modified after it is entered. The standard for modification is set forth in Florida Statute Section 61.13 and requires a showing that circumstances have changed sufficiently to warrant a review of the existing plan. Whether modification is appropriate depends on the specific facts of your situation. Rosanna can evaluate whether the circumstances in your case support a modification proceeding.

A history of domestic violence is one of the factors a Florida court must consider when evaluating a parenting plan and timesharing schedule. Depending on the circumstances, a history of domestic violence can significantly affect the amount of timesharing awarded to the offending parent, the conditions under which timesharing occurs, and whether supervised visitation is appropriate. If domestic violence is a factor in your case, it is essential to have experienced representation from the outset. Rosanna began her legal career prosecuting domestic violence offenses as an Assistant State Attorney in Palm Beach County, and she brings that background directly to her family law practice.