Preserving Your Relationship with Your Children
There are many factors that Florida law takes into consideration when determining child custody and visitation rights. It is important to have an experienced attorney on your side that knows the law and how to make a powerful case on your behalf to protect your parental rights.
The law firm of Carman & Bevington, P.A., has been helping people throughout the Tampa Bay area with a variety of family law issues, including child custody, for several years. We offer our clients combined experience of over 20 years of practicing Florida family law.
Looking Out for Parents as well as Children
Traditional Florida family law concepts and expectations underwent significant changes with the passing of a law made effective October 1, 2008. Previous presumptions regarding child custody that centered on shared parental responsibility coupled with the designation of one of the parents as having primary custody have been greatly modified. The new law eliminates any presumption in favor of one parent over the other, and requires the development of a parenting plan guided by the premise that time shared equally with both parents is in the best interests of children involved in a child custody matter.
In child custody cases, the main focus is rightly on the best interests of the children. It is important to remember, though, that the court's decision can have a serious impact on the parents' ability to have a meaningful relationship with their children.
Our attorneys will pursue every legal option available to see that your parental rights are respected, especially in light of the recent changes in family law. We have extensive experience working with both mothers and fathers in child custody cases. We are committed to helping you reach a fair settlement.
We help clients in a variety of child custody matters, including:
- Timesharing and parenting plans
- Relocation issues
- Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA)
- Modifications
Call to Schedule a Free Consultation
Contact our office today to discuss your child custody questions with a lawyer. We have the experience and the commitment to ensure that all your rights are considered. We are available during regular business hours and evenings by appointment.
