Florida courts determine child custody and time-sharing arrangements based on the best interests of the child, a standard defined by a list of statutory factors in Florida Statutes Section 61.13. Those factors include each parent's ability to maintain a stable environment, the quality of each parent's relationship with the child, the geographic feasibility of the proposed time-sharing schedule, and each parent's demonstrated willingness to facilitate the child's relationship with the other parent.
For Fort Myers parents, understanding which of these factors are most relevant to their specific situation is an important early step. A child custody lawyer at Brodzki Jacobs helps identify where a client's position is strong, where it may face scrutiny, and what documentation helps build the most accurate picture of the parent-child relationship for the court. Contact the firm to begin that assessment before the proceedings are underway.
