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Establishing, modifying, or enforcing child custody? Get matched with an experienced Florida child custody lawyer, and pay for the work done, not the hours. No hourly clock, no retainers. You make the decisions. Your attorney handles the paperwork.
Florida
child custody
lawyers
Establishing, modifying, or enforcing child custody? Get matched with an experienced Florida child custody lawyer, and pay for the work done, not the hours. No hourly clock, no retainers. You make the decisions. Your attorney handles the paperwork.
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Parenting plans
Create a parenting plan that fits your family's needs. An experienced attorney can help you build clear schedules, define responsibilities, and create an agreement that supports your child's best interests now and in the future.
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Time-sharing
Time-sharing is about more than a schedule. It's about staying involved in your child's life. Work with an attorney to create or negotiate a time-sharing schedule that works for your family and your future.
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Parenting plan and time-sharing modifications
Life changes. When your family's circumstances change, your parenting plan or time-sharing schedule may need to change too. An attorney can help you understand your options and request modifications that reflect your current situation.
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Court representation
If your time-sharing case goes to court, experienced legal representation can make a meaningful difference. Prepare your case, understand what to expect, and advocate for the outcome you're seeking.
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Relocation
If one parent wants to move with a child, the legal process can quickly become complex. Understand your rights, your options, and the steps you need to take to protect your relationship with your child.
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Enforcing time-sharing orders
When a parenting plan or time-sharing schedule isn't being followed, you don't have to navigate it alone. An attorney can help you understand your legal options and take the appropriate next steps.
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Parental responsibility and time-sharing
Whether you're seeking shared or sole parental responsibility, or responding to a dispute, get legal guidance tailored to you. Understand your options and work toward a solution that protects your relationship with your child.
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Child support
Understand how child support is calculated, what factors may affect payments, and what your rights and responsibilities are. Get guidance that helps you make informed decisions for both you and your child.
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Mediation
Not every time-sharing dispute has to end in court. Mediation can help parents reach agreements with less conflict, lower costs, and a greater focus on what matters most: their children.
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Emergency orders
When your child's safety or well-being is at immediate risk, you may need urgent legal action. Get experienced guidance to understand your options and respond quickly to protect your family.
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Child custody in Florida is different
Florida child custody laws have their own rules and their own vocabulary, and they changed significantly in 2023. Here's what matters most before you file or respond.
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Florida uses an income shares model
Support starts with both parents' combined net income, meaning income after certain deductions such as taxes and support paid under a prior order. A guideline table sets the basic amount, with a percentage-based formula for higher combined incomes, and each parent generally pays a share in proportion to their income.
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Changes may be possible, but there is a threshold
Either parent may ask the court to change support when circumstances change. A parent may use the guidelines to show a substantial change if the new guideline amount differs from the current order by at least 15 percent or $50, whichever is greater, and Department of Revenue reviews use a different threshold.
02
Overnights can change the math
When a parent has the child for at least 20 percent of overnights, Florida generally uses a different calculation that accounts for the time the child spends with each parent. Time-sharing and parenting plans are covered on the Florida child custody page.
05
Support generally ends at 18
Support typically runs until a child turns 18. It may continue to 19 if the child is still dependent, still in high school and performing in good faith, and expected to graduate before 19, and it may also continue for an adult child whose mental or physical incapacity began before 18.
03
Childcare and health insurance are added on
Work-related childcare costs and the cost of the child's health insurance are generally divided between the parents proportionally and added to the basic amount.
06
You do not have to divorce to ask for support
A married parent may ask the court for child support without filing for divorce. Parents who were never married generally start by establishing legal parentage, and a child support obligation may follow.
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Child custody in Florida is different
Florida child custody laws have their own rules and their own vocabulary, and they changed significantly in 2023. Here's what matters most before you file or respond.
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- Alachua
- Baker
- Bay
- Bradford
- Brevard
- Broward
- Calhoun
- Charlotte
- Citrus
- Clay
- Collier
- Columbia
- DeSoto
- Dixie
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- Escambia
- Flagler
- Franklin
- Gadsden
- Gilchrist
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- Hamilton
- Hardee
- Hendry
- Hernando
- Highlands
- Hillsborough
- Holmes
- Indian
- River
- Jackson
- Jefferson
- Lafayette
- Lake
- Lee
- Leon
- Levy
- Liberty
- Madison
- Manatee
- Marion
- Martin
- Miami-Dade
- Monroe
- Nassau
- Okaloosa
- Okeechobee
- Orange
- Osceola
- Palm
- Beach
- Pasco
- Pinellas
- Polk
- Putnam
- Santa
- Rosa
- Sarasota
- Seminole
- St.
- Johns
- Lucie
- Sumter
- Suwannee
- Taylor
- Union
- Volusia
- Wakulla
- Walton
- Washington
Your questions, answered
We charge by service, not by the hour. That means you’ll always know what you’re paying for, no surprise fees or billing uncertainty.
Florida courts consider the best interests of the child. This includes the parent-child relationship, stability of each home, each parent’s willingness to foster a relationship with the other, and any safety concerns.
Yes. If there’s been a significant change in circumstances, you may be eligible to modify your plan. We can help you file and present your case to the court.
Parental responsibility refers to who makes major decisions for the child. Florida often awards shared parental responsibility unless there are concerns about a parent’s ability to safely participate.
To move more than 50 miles away for more than 60 days, you need either the other parent’s consent or court approval. We can guide you through the legal process.
No. Florida law treats both parents equally. Courts base decisions solely on the child’s best interests, not the gender of the parent.
Uncontested cases may be resolved in a few months. Contested cases, especially those involving relocation or modifications, can take longer depending on the court’s schedule.
A parenting plan covers time-sharing schedules, decision-making authority, transportation arrangements, communication guidelines, and any other details specific to your child’s care.
*The Attorney Match Guarantee™ applies to Marble’s matching process only and does not guarantee case outcomes, general satisfaction, or full refunds. Re-matches are subject to attorney availability and good account standing, and are limited to 3 discretion-based re-matches. If a suitable attorney is unavailable, a prorated refund based on work completed may apply.