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Lakewood Ranch Child Custody Attorneys

The Lakewood Ranch child custody attorneys with McDermott Law Offices have represented clients for decades. As you might expect, our child custody attorneys in Lakewood Ranch FL have answered a lot of questions during that time. Many of these are in regard to the areas of joint legal custody and joint physical custody. Here are the answers to some of the more common questions we receive on a regular basis.

Understanding Joint Legal Custody in Lakewood Ranch

It’s important that your Lakewood Ranch child custody attorneys fight for your rights, whether that involves the amount of time you share with your child, or anything else that has to do with your divorce. Joint legal custody means that both parents will have input regarding all decisions that have to do with their child’s welfare. Our child custody attorneys in Lakewood Ranch FL will work to make sure you have that input, whether or not you have primary physical custody.

How Does Joint Physical Custody Work?

Speaking of physical custody, the child custody attorneys in Lakewood Ranch FL will often advocate that our clients receive what is known as “joint” physical custody. This simply means that both parents have the right to spend time with their children. However, it doesn’t necessarily mean they will both have equal time. The court will determine how long the child stays with each parent – unless the ex-spouses come to an agreement outside a court of law.

How Do Florida Courts Typically Decide Joint Custody?

There really is no one-size-fits-all answer to that question. Different courts decide these matters in different ways. However, we need to make sure you know that the court will always act in the manner it feels is in the child’s best interests. Factors that go into determining joint custody include the relationship between the child and each parent, the age of the child, the parents’ work schedules and more.

If you have any other questions, please reach out to our Lakewood Ranch child custody attorneys. You can contact McDermott Law Offices online, or you can call (941) 837-5071.

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