CAPE CORAL CHILD CUSTODY LAWYERS
Experienced Cape Coral Custody Lawyers and Attorneys
Child custody is a very delicate decision and complex decision that can drastically affect everyone within a family, mostly the children. There are two forms of child custody that can be granted to a parent in Cape Coral: legal and physical custody. Each form of custody can be granted on a joint or sole basis and always depends on what’s in the best interest of the child. However, there are times when a parent’s custody rights are violated.
Experienced Cape Coral child custody lawyer Michael M. Raheb can help protect both you and your children’s rights and will make sure all decisions are made based on their best interests. Call today for a free consultation.
Understanding Florida Custody Laws
Florida custody laws can be confusing, but with Michael M. Raheb as your Cape Coral custody lawyer, you can be sure your rights will be protected.
The first thing you should understand is the difference between legal and physical custody. Legal custody concerns a parent’s ability to make important decisions in the child’s life regarding health, education, religion, and their overall well-being. Unless it is not in the best interest of the child, both parents are usually granted legal custody of their children, known as “Shared Parental Responsibility.”
Physical custody, on the other hand, determines where the child will live. Traditionally, one parent is granted physical custody of the children, known as the “Primary Residential Parent,” while the other is given visitation rights and Shared Parental Responsibility. If the relationship between the parents is an amicable one, visitation arrangements can be made outside of court and may be unlimited.
Protecting Your Rights
Because the dominant factor when determining custody arrangements in Florida is the best interest of the child, there are times when one parent may be given sole legal and physical custody. This happens when there are signs of abuse or when one parent is incapable of providing for the child either emotionally or financially (or both). However, there are times in which one parent may try to limit the other’s custody rights without just cause.
If this is happening to you or if you wish to appeal a court’s decision, schedule a consultation with Cape Coral custody lawyer Michael M. Raheb today to make sure a fair decision is reached in your case.
