Child Custody, Visitation and Support
A Personal St. Petersburg Child Custody Lawyer
If uncontested, negotiating a child custody agreement in Florida does not have to be solely decided by a judge. At the law firm of Christina L. Sandvoss P.A. in St. Petersburg, I help my clients craft parenting, visitation and support agreements that serve the best interests of their children and fall within the Florida statutes.
Florida law has made significant changes since October 1, 2008. Florida has taken the term "custody" and is using a parenting plan to resolve issues regarding what was previously termed custody.
Contested Child Custody Cases
Child custody battles can be long and difficult. In deciding which parent will be the parent who has more timesharing, courts will consider, among other things, the best interests of the child. Some of the questions the court will want to answer include:
- Who has been the primary caregiver?
- Which parent is more likely to be cooperative and provide visitation to the other parent?
- Which parent has a better home and lifestyle to support child?
As your lawyer, my job will be to present the facts of your case to the court most favorable to you, which will make a ruling based on evidence.
Florida Child Support Guidelines
Child support in Florida is based on the Florida statutes. Both parents will need to provide financial affidavits to the court. Both parents must contribute to health care and day care expenses. This is not based on any agreement that the two of you have created.
Attorney Consultation
To discuss your child custody case with me, attorney Christina Sandvoss, call 727-498-4418, 813-699-5442 or fill out my simple contact form.
