Child Custody Attorney in Jacksonville
Fighting for Your Right to Child Custody: Call (904) 638-3134
Determining the physical and legal custody of a minor child is one of the most emotional issues a divorcing couple can face. Our Jacksonville divorce & family attorneys at Hutchinson Law have experience handling these cases with an aggressive yet compassionate attitude, helping clients deal with the myriad other factors that are part of a divorce case.
Why Choose Our Child Custody Lawyers?
At Hutchinson Law, we offer skilled advocacy to protect your relationship with your child.
- 10+ years' trial law experience
- Personalized attention & individualized legal strategies
- Strong communication with our clients throughout each case
- Flexibility: We offer evening & weekend appointments
Our child custody lawyers want to help clients pursue as peaceful and swift as a resolution as possible, but we do realize that your child's future is at stake. If the other parent cannot agree with you on custody, Hutchinson Law is prepared to aggressively pursue the matter in court. Discover how our legal team can help you today.
Send us a message or call our Jacksonville child custody lawyer today at (904) 638-3134!
Child Custody vs. Parenting Plan – New Florida Laws
New laws became effective on October 1, 2008, and the term “child custody” has been replaced with “parenting plan,” requiring all divorcing couples with a minor child to establish an agreement that ensures the child continues to have frequent, continued contact with both parents once the divorce is final. The idea is for both parents to stay involved in raising of the child and to share in the parenting responsibilities. Visitation is worked out through a time sharing or shared parenting time schedule.
Our firm is able to assist you with all types of custody, including: legal custody, physical custody, and joint custody. We also handle parenting plan modifications.
What Does the Court Takes Into Consideration?
When determining the physical custody of the child, it is important to consider the following:
- Parents' work schedules
- Child's school or daycare schedule
- Distance between the parents' home
- Proposed visitation schedule
- Best interests of the child
The court will generally take the child’s best interests into account as the determining factor in child custody decisions, which often means considering joint custody. You need to work with a lawyer who is committed to protecting your child's best interests by asserting your parental rights. At Hutchinson Law, our dedicated Jacksonville child custody attorneys are ready with over a decade of insight to help you preserve your relationship with your child.
Contact our child custody lawyers at Hutchinson Law today to discuss your case.
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