Florida Statutes require a determination of the division of parental responsibility in divorce and paternity family law matters. This determination shall be in accordance with the best interest of the child. The public policy of the state of Florida encourages parents to share the rights and responsibilities associated with child rearing and included in a parenting plan.
There are situations when one parent may be granted ultimate decision making over specific responsibilities. Also, the responsibilities may be divided. If the court finds that shared responsibility would be detrimental to the welfare of the child, it can order sole parental responsibility to one parent. However, in the majority of cases in Orlando, Florida, parents will share parental responsibility and confer regarding major decisions affecting their child’s life.
Decisions regarding the division of parental responsibility in divorce and paternity family law matters can be confusing. The best source of information regarding this and any other family law matter is an experienced family law divorce attorney or family law paternity attorney. If you would like to schedule an initial consultation with Attorney Wade P. Luther of Family Law of Orlando, contact our office by email or by calling (407) 835-9900.