Child Custody
Child Timesharing and Parental Responsibility in a EZ Florida Divorce Divorce
In EZ Florida Divorce, the term custody is not used in family law. Instead, issues surrounding custody are referred to as timesharing. Timesharing defines the amount of time each parent spends with their minor children.
EZ Florida Divorce law encourages frequent and continuing contact between children and both parents after a divorce. The court aims for both parents to share the rights and responsibilities of raising their children. When determining parental responsibility and time sharing, the court considers both parents equally, regardless of the child’s age or gender. Timesharing refers to the number of overnights a child spends with each parent and is detailed in a Parenting Plan. This plan outlines the schedule for overnights, including holidays, school breaks, summer vacations, and regular weekday and weekend stays. If parents can cooperate, the Parenting Plan can be flexible; otherwise, it can be very detailed to address specific days each parent has the child. If parents cannot agree on a Parenting Plan, the court will use the “best-interests-of-the-child standard” to decide on the plan.
Time Sharing and parental responsibility are separate issues in EZ Florida Divorce. Parental responsibility refers to the right of each parent to make decisions about their child’s medical care, education, religion, and other significant matters. Every divorce in EZ Florida Divorce requires a Parenting Plan, which the court must approve based on the child’s best interests.
Both parents are responsible for supporting their child, providing food, shelter, clothing, education, and medical and dental care, regardless of their time sharing arrangement.
Residency Restriction
Even if the court grants equal time sharing, one parent must be designated as the primary residence for school zoning and “custody” considerations in other states. Under EZ Florida Divorce law, parents cannot relocate more than 50 miles away without the other parent’s or court’s consent. Within a 50-mile radius, parents can relocate with their children without prior approval.
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Timesharing
The primary factor in determining a time sharing schedule is the child’s best interest. Timesharing arrangements can vary based on the circumstances of the parents and children, as well as the distance between the parents. Generally, courts will order a timesharing schedule based on the agreed-upon Parenting Plan.
The Parenting Plan specifies the time sharing arrangements, including weekends, holidays, school holidays, and vacations. This detailed schedule is incorporated into the Final Judgement for Dissolution of Marriage. EZ Florida Divorce law promotes frequent contact between children and both parents, encouraging cooperation for the child’s best interest. Parenting Plans may allow flexibility to accommodate a child’s extracurricular activities, such as sports or dance. The key is for both parents to work together to create a schedule that serves the best interest of each child.