Tampa Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Also Serving St. Petersburg

The Florida courts are very interested in making certain that the children involved in custody disputes or arrangements are cared for in the best possible way that takes the child’s best interests into account.  The state of Florida requires that all cases regarding minor children have a parenting plan.  This plan is put in place to describe how the parents will each be responsible for the varying tasks that are involved in properly rearing a child, such as the time each parent will spend with the child or children or which parent will be responsible for the child’s health care.

When a court makes a decision about custody, the court will look at many varying factors of your family’s lives, such as:

• The best interests of the child
• Capacity of each parent to continue a close parent-child relationship and honor the arrangement
• Capacity of each parent to act upon the needs of the child as opposed to the needs of the parent
• Reasonable preference of the child (forolder children only)
• Mental and physical health of both parents
• Moral fitness of both parents
• Developmental stages of the child and the ability of each parent to meet those needs
• Ability of both parents to maintain a substance abuse-free environment for the child

Child Custody Attorney Also Serving Clearwater

The attorneys at our law offices understand that your children are important to you, and that is why we are dedicated to helping families through custody negotiations.  No matter how many children you have or how complicated the circumstances could be, we can help you come to a successful resolution.  We have the years of experience and the legal know-how that will give you an advantage when it comes to making custody decisions with your spouse.  We know how the Florida court system works, and we can give you invaluable advice and representation when it comes to your family and your children.

Contact a Tampa Child Custody Attorney at Givens Divorce Law Group to discuss your child custody situation.