Personally Tailored Family Law Representation
Every divorce is different. Although the law is basically the same for everyone, the nuances, details and goals of each client dictate different needs and possible outcomes for each divorce-related case. This is true in child custody matters and every other area of a divorce. You are facing a divorce, but you should not be treated like a number.
At Christmas Spano & Owen, P.A., our Riverview child custody attorneys listen to our clients. We know that every situation is different for each client. When you work with our lawyers, we will take the time to thoroughly understand your wishes for how the divorce should be handled and your goals for the best possible outcome. Then we will offer our experienced counsel and walk you through every step of the legal process.
Child Custody ∙ Parenting Time
In the past, the Florida courts would generally award primary custody to one parent, and the other parent would get visitation times (every other weekend, for example). In recent years, however, courts are becoming much more open to more creative approaches that allow the child equal time with each parent.
Another change in recent years is the emphasis by the courts on divorcing parties solving many of their divorce-related issues outside of the courtroom. Because the court is so overloaded, divorcing couples are encouraged to make their own parenting plans without having to litigate the issue. This allows the court to simply look over a parenting plan proposal and make sure it is equitable, rather than refereeing the entire lawsuit. From a relational standpoint, such a collaborative process many times allows the parents and children to have a healthier long-term outcome.
At Christmas Spano & Owen, P.A., we have a wealth of experience with parenting plans. We can work with you through collaborative divorce or other out-of-court alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods to help you craft a favorable parenting plan and avoid litigation. If litigation is the only choice, we also have the experience and skill to protect our clients' interests in the courtroom.
We never push a client either way: In some cases, mediation or collaborative divorce is the best option, and in other cases, there is no choice but fierce litigation. To us, the most important thing is to talk with our clients and figure out what the best method is for each individual case.
Brandon Parenting Time Attorneys ∙ We Look Forward to Representing You
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