I am getting a divorce and have children who are minors. Who gets custody and visitation?
This depends a lot on your location because different states have different requirements. However, you can be sure, the judge in your case will look at the best interest of the children. I know from experience, in Illinois, a lot of weight is given to the parent who can prove a well established living arrangement with a stable environment.
The court will be concerned mostly with the children and that they are properly provided for. Terms like “custody” and “visitation” have been abolished by Florida law. We now talk in terms of “parenting” and “time sharing”. It’s the same thing, really, as it was before. Where are the children going to live or spend the majority of their time? How is the child’s time going to be divided between parents? That gets spelled out in a parenting plan. We will send you a form of parenting plan that has been approved by Florida courts. The form can be customized to fit your situation and will be made part of your Marital Settlement Agreement.
