Duval County Family Law Attorney Helps Divorcing Families Create Solid Parenting Plans

In the state of Florida, it is required by law to develop a parenting plan in any divorce involving minor children. This parenting plan will define the amount of time each parent spends with a child in the aftermath of the divorce. All of the work done in the parenting plan will also become part of the child custody and child support agreements finalized in a Florida divorce decree. In other words, the parenting plan is an integral part of the divorce process in the state of Florida. Jacksonville, FL divorce lawyer Maria Rogers works with clients to develop and create solid, workable parenting plans that allow parents the best schedule possible in being with and parenting their children.

Florida Parenting Plans Guidelines

Even if time-sharing is not being disputed, a parenting plan is still required in all custody cases involving time-sharing with minor children. Creating a parenting plan that is in the child’s best interests is the main goal of this time-sharing arrangement, and the court’s involvement in its creation is to determine the safety and well-being of the child in the face of the history of parental involvement. The parenting plan will determine how the parents will share and be responsible for the daily tasks associated with the upbringing of the child, and how much time the child will spend with each parent, who will be the parent responsible for the primary residence of the child (if the plan does not determine there should be split custody) and other such considerations.

Sound Legal Advice in Creating Workable Parenting Plans

By working with experienced family attorney Maria Rogers, parents can both avoid lengthy battles and have more power in deciding time-sharing and visitation matters. If divorcing parents can’t come to an agreement about the parenting plan during or prior to the final divorce hearing, the court will create a plan for the parents. In the plan, a court can allocate parental responsibilities and time-sharing, and it is unlikely to change the terms of its plan if the parties are unhappy with the result. Attorney Maria Rogers works with parents to avoid this, creating agreeable parenting plans together, outside of court. This results in better arrangements for both parents and children. If necessary, mediation can help this process along to a reasonable solution.

Call Maria Rogers Today

Contact Northern Florida family attorney Maria Rogers at her Jacksonville, Florida office today at (904) 352-2459 for help creating a parenting plan that works for everyone.