Modifications of Child Custody 

Modifications of Parenting Plans / Custody

Remember, once the final order for child custody (time sharing) is signed by a Florida family law judge, you must prove that there is a substantial and permanent change in circumstances in order to modify the final judgment. It is therefore important and necessary that certain issues are addressed and included in the modified ordered such as:

  • The Best Interest of the Child
  • Child Support

Other questions may need to be answered, depending on the circumstances of your case. Guidelines for the amount of support apply to all cases and are based on the income of the parents and the number of children, with adjustments for substantial overnight contact or other applicable factors.

Some Issues concerning time sharing that must be considered:
Florida courts make custody and parenting orders that revolve around the children’s best interests – not the parents’. The Florida statutes has a list of factors that every Florida family judge must consider in a parenting case. Consideration of each factor is mandatory. Court orders normally specify facts supporting each factor. A final custody order will normally indicate in part or in full, which parent prevailed for each factor.

Related: Substantial Change of Circumstances

Child Custody Modification Attorneys Serving Tampa Bay

If you have a problem receiving your child support payments from the parent of your child, or if your court order for timesharing or parenting plan is not being followed and the payee is still getting credit for substantial overnight visits, you may wish to consult with a Tampa child custody lawyer.

Taking matters into your own hands by withholding time sharing from the payee is not permitted and can render you in contempt of court. Alternatively, not following your time sharing schedule or not paying your child support because you think it is unfair, may also land you back in court on a contempt lawsuit. It’s always best to seek the approval of the courts before wavering from the final judgment. If your child support case is being handled by the Department of Revenue  and you just aren’t getting any relief, it may be time to hire a child support and custody lawyer in Tampa to help you fight for your parental rights and the rights of your children.

Related: Violating Parenting Plans

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Nilo J Sanchez PA

 

Nilo J Sanchez & Associates PA –  Tampa family law attorneys represent clients in high conflict family law matters in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco County, Florida. To schedule a Family Law Attorney Consultation to discuss a modification of child custody or time sharing modification call (813) 879-4600 or do so with ease below. Zoom, in-person and telephone consultations are available for your convenience.

 

 

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