Child Custody

Probate and Collaborative Divorce
Aubrey Harry Ducker Jr.

Child Custody, Visitation, and Timesharing in Orlando

Resolving child custody disputes are possibly one of the most trying aspects of a divorce. A critical part of the divorce process is child custody, visitation, and creating a timesharing or parenting plan. In any divorce, there is a lot at stake. It’s important that you get represented by an Orlando child custody attorney.  An attorney will protect your own child’s best interests as well as your own rights. Attorney Aubrey Harry Ducker Jr. is here for you in this time of uncertainty.

Effects of Probate and Collaborative Divorce on Children & The Best Interests of Children

When the court makes a custody decision, it favors the child’s interest’s over the parent’s wishes.  The child’s best interests are based on a set of criteria according to Florida statute 61.13:

  • The ability of each parent to facilitate and encourage the parent-child relationship, to honor the time-sharing schedule, and to accept changes responsibly when necessary
  • The ability of each parent to act in the child’s needs, as opposed to their own
  • Geography of the parenting plan
  • Length of time child has lived in a stable environment
  • The moral fitness of each parent
  • The mental and physical condition of each parent
  • Child’s preference if they are old enough
  • The ability of each parent to provide a consistent routine for the child
  • Evidence that a parent has provided false information to the court
  • History of domestic violence sexual violence, child abuse, or child neglect

There is no denying that divorce is stressful for the married couple. It’s more stressful for children. The effects of divorce manifest itself in issues. These include behavioral problems, learning disabilities, and emotional troubles. These include short and long-term. Fortunately, children usually recover rapidly after divorce. A high level of conflict between the parents hinders the recovery process. The court is aware of how traumatic parental separation is on children.  The court believes that children need to maintain a relationship with both parents. In the case of volatile relationships, the courts may grant custody to one parent.

Resolving Orlando Timesharing and Visitation Disputes

Custody is now referred to as timesharing and visitation. It comes in many different forms.  The most well-known type of custody is joint or shared lawful care. This is where two guardians have legitimate basic leadership limit over their child or children. Sole legal custody is given to one parent. The court believes that that decision is in the child’s best interests. In this type of custody, the non-custodial parents are granted appearance rights. These are court-approved times of visitation that the custodial parent cannot deny the non-custodial parent.

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Aubrey Harry Ducker Jr.

It’s never a good decision to leave your child custody case with a judge who doesn’t know your child. If both parties are unable to solve a dispute, the court hears both parties. The court proceeds to make a decision based on their arguments. If you are looking to improve your chances of a good outcome, get a good child custody attorney.

Struggling with child custody or a divorce? If you are seeking legal representation contact Attorney Aubrey Harry Ducker Jr. Attorney Aubrey Harry Ducker Jr. handle’s every legal representation from family law to elder law. Call us at  (407) 645-3297 (Ask For Aubrey) or send us a send us a message. Visit Aubrey Harry Ducker Jr’s Office.  Attorney Aubrey Harry Ducker Jr. serves Altamonte Springs, Longwood, Maitland, Orlando, Oviedo, Winter Garden, Winter Park and Winter Springs and surrounding areas.