Fort Lauderdale Child Custody Attorneys

Experienced Legal Counsel You Can Trust

Determining child custody can prove difficult, especially considering the high level of emotions involved. It’s vitally important for you to at least attempt to negotiate with your spouse and practice some level of cooperation when discussing and negotiating child custody matters. You and the other parent likely know what is best for your children. Instead of leaving this important decision to the courts, you should try and come up with a solution that suits everyone involved.

At Stok Kon + Braverman, our Fort Lauderdale child custody attorneys understand your desire to protect the rights and interests of both you and your child. We’re here to protect those rights, and we will work endlessly to attain a positive resolution to your case. To learn more about how we can help, contact us today to speak with one of our skilled Fort Lauderdale child custody attorneys.

We Can Help You Draft a Fair Parenting Plan

A parenting plan is an extremely important element to any divorce proceeding involving minor children. In fact, the state of Florida requires that all divorcing parents work to put a parenting plan in place. Parenting plans are important because they dictate and outline the responsibilities (both physical and psychological) of each parent as they relate to the child. In a typical agreement, both parents will share the major and day-to-day responsibilities of raising the child.

Taking action early can not only avoid any unnecessary involvement of the court, but it can also help ensure that you can obtain an adequate amount of time with your child. If you and the other parent are not able to come to a mutual agreement, the court will hear testimony and evidence from both parties to establish a plan that represents the best interests of the child(ren).

In making this decision, the Florida statute mandates that the court consider the following factors, among others:

• Promoting a continuous relationship between the child(ren)and both parents
• Whether each parent appears willing to facilitate and encourage a relationship with the child(ren)
• Which parent is best able to maintain a stable environment for the child(ren)
• The mental and physical stability of each parent and their moral fitness
• The child’s preference if they are of a reasonable age to understand the situation and demonstrates sufficient intelligence