Broward County Child Visitation Lawyer

Parent-child visitation arrangements must be made in the best interests of the minor child(ren). Visitation arrangements vary and creative arrangements may be implemented between parents and children. When there is a designation of one parent as the primary residential or custodial parent, the non-custodial parent has the right to have a set visitation schedule, absent extreme circumstances deemed not in the best interests of the child.

There are also provisions which may be made for substantial time sharing between parent and child, which will have an effect on the child support guidelines and support orders. In addition, if a parent is exercising overnight visitation with a minor child, which is considered to be over forty percent (40%) of overnights, whether court ordered or not, a modification action may be ripe to not only modify the custody/visitation arrangements between the parent and child, but to modify child support as well.

Modification of existing child support orders will not go retroactively back prior to the date of filing. Accordingly, if a modification is warranted it is imperative to file the modification action promptly. Visitation issues are an integral part of paternity actions, divorce actions and domestic violence. At the Law Offices of Jodie Bassichis, P.A., we are experienced in handling all types of child visitation situations.

Please contact our office to arrange your consultation with an attorney. We understand child visitation can be a contested and emotional topic, and we are here to help.

Child visitation and parenting time

A parenting schedule typically involves determinations about physical custody, legal custody and visitation. Visitation is awarded to the noncustodial parent and can take the shape of weekend visits, holiday visits, summer vacations visits and other arrangements. Visitation arrangements vary and creative arrangements may be implemented between parents and children. Visitation issues are an integral part of divorce, paternity and domestic violence. Whether visitation is denied or there is a need for supervised visitation, visitation issues should be a priority in pending cases. Visitation can be modified as needed, depending on the changing needs of the children.

Child visitation and paternity

When a man is established as the father of a child, he may be entitled to certain rights, including the right to visitation time. It is important to recognize that the establishment of paternity and support through the Department of Revenue, or another state agency does NOT address issues of visitation and custody. Our firm handles various types of paternity and fathers' rights cases.

Child visitation and domestic violence

Sadly, domestic violence affects all members of the family. For people who have been abusers, or alleged abusers, they may have limited access to spending time with their children. Parent-child visitation arrangements must be made in the best interests of the minor child(ren). Visitation arrangements vary and creative arrangements may be implemented between parents and children. Parents have the right to have a set visitation schedule, absent extreme circumstances deemed not in the best interests of the child.

There are instances when visitation may be in the form of supervised visitation, whether court ordered or agreed. This may only be a temporary arrangement and a stepping stone to expand visitation between the parent and child. There are numerous alternatives in the way of implementing supervised visitation, keeping in mind what is deemed to be in the best interests of the child.

You may have many questions about your rights to spending time with your children. Our firm has the answers. Contact our office today to arrange your consultation.