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Things You Need to Know About Child Custody in Florida

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Things You Need to Know About Child Custody in Florida

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  1. Things You Need to Know About Child Custody in Florida

  2. Sometimes both parents want custody of the child so they can receive child support payments. Here are some things you need to know about child custody:

  3. Custody of the Child • No parent gets custody of the child as in Florida laws they get timesharing with children. The schedule is prepared in the best interest of the child.

  4. Joint Custody VsSole Custody • There is no legal concept of joint custody or sole custody. Instead, majority timesharing and equal timesharing are terms used in timesharing schedule.

  5. Who Pays Child Support? • Child Support Guidelines Worksheet is used to calculate payments if both parents enjoy equal timesharing. The amount depends on several factors.

  6. Refusal of Visitation • A parent is not allowed to refuse visits if child support is delinquent. The party has to rely on state agencies for collection of delinquent payments.

  7. Children Decide who to Live with • If kids are able to make a choice due to their intelligence and understanding, the court considers their preference.

  8. Designation of Family Member in Timesharing • If military personnel are on active duty, their family members and relatives can engage in time-sharing on their behalf.

  9. Now you can better understand the terms used in Florida to describe child custody. To file for divorce with kids call Fort Lauderdale divorce attorney.

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