Child Custody in Florida: Time-sharing
In Florida, both parents have “timesharing” with their children, which mean that there is no primary or secondary residential parent designation in the Florida Statutes. Parents who seek a divorce in Florida must decide on a time-sharing schedule, and in case they cannot reach an agreement on their own, the court will have to determine it based on the children’s best interests and taking into consideration factors enumerated in §61.13, Florida Statutes . Can parents decide their child’s time-sharing? Parents who divorce in Florida need to present a time-sharing plan before the court. Such a plan will be approved by the court only if they contain the following characteristics: 1. The division of the parents’ responsibilities and obligations. 2. The timesharing schedule detailing when and where the kid or kids will spend time each day. 3. Who will take responsibility for making critical decisions on behalf of the kids, suc...