Please note our new address is N. Many same-sex couples in Florida raise children during their relationship or marriage. When same-sex parents separate or divorce , they may face issues regarding custody and timesharing schedules for their minor children. If you are concerned about custody and timesharing for same-sex couples, an attorney can discuss your options and help you pursue a satisfactory arrangement. At the Law Office of Jessica Mishali, we understand that child custody matters can be a difficult and emotionally trying experience for any parent.
Boca Raton child custody lawyer Jessica Mishali can help same-sex parents navigate through these challenging areas with compassion and can provide candid legal advice about custody and timesharing arrangements. When a same-sex couple with children divorces in Florida, the court-approved parenting plan dictates how they will share parenting responsibilities and time with their minor children.
In many ways, reaching an agreement outside of court and presenting the terms of the parenting plan and timesharing schedule to the judge for approval can be beneficial for both parents and their children. If the parents cannot agree, however, the judge will decide the terms of the parenting plan that are in the best interest and welfare of the child. Florida statutes governing shared parenting rights and responsibilities apply equally to same-sex parents as well as opposite-sex parents.
Custody disputes may involve married or non-married same-sex couples seeking a court order to determine their parenting and timesharing rights. Under Florida law, no preference or presumption is given in favor of one parent over the other based on their sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
Nevertheless, some same-sex couples may face distinctive challenges with respect to child custody issues and parental rights. When seeking timesharing and parental responsibility of a child in a Florida same-sex divorce or after a break-up, it may be necessary to establish your relationship and legal status with respect to the child.
