Tampa Child Custody Attorney - Custody and Visitation Rights - 813-854-1234
Do you need a Tampa Child Custody Attorney? In many divorce cases, child custody issues are probably the most belligerent. At the Tampa Bay Law Offices of Glaros & Associates, our mission is to not only effectively represent our clients, but also to protect the best interests of their children.

There are many custody and visitation options possible under Florida Law. To learn more and to understand your rights, contact a Tampa family lawyer at Glaros & Associates toll-free at 888-832-1751 or 813-854-1234 or fill out the following form.

The following is a summary of child custody options that Florida law provides for parents:

Sole Custody
Sole custody awards both physical and legal custody to one parent. The other only has time-sharing rights. The custodial parent is responsible both the children's living situation, as well as for the major decisions regarding the children's health, education and religion.

Joint Custody
A joint custody arrangement means that both parents share the responsibility for the children including health, education and religious instruction. Additionally, while parents can have joint legal custody, one parent can be awarded primary physical custody and one visitation rights.

Shared or Rotating Custody
With shared or rotating custody, both parents are provided physical and legal custody. The responsibility is rotated between the parents with the child living with each parent on an equitable basis. shared or rotating custody usually works best when both parents are able agree on what is best for the children.

The most common custodial arrangement is when both parents have joint legal custody while one parent is awarded physical custody. The other parent usually receives generous visitation or parenting time rights.

Custody and Visitation Issues

At Glaros & Associates, you will be assigned a Tampa FL child custody lawyer that represents parents in custody and visitation matters and can help with the following issues:

* Arranging for a custody evaluator to determine what is in the best interest of the child


* If there is either a schedule or availability change because of a relocation or job change, we can handle custody and visitation order modifications


* If there is concern for the safety of the child, we can request a guardian ad litem


* Parenting plans - in accordance with a new Florida law, we can assist parents with developing parenting plans

Glaros & Associates will advocate for both you and your children. Your Tampa child custody attorneywill accompany you to hearings and if necessary, represent you in court. Call toll-free at 888-832-1751 or 813-854-1234 to schedule a free initial consultation with a knowledgeable Tampa custody lawyer to discover your options. Our office locations are in Oldsmar/Tampa and New Port Richey Florida. Steven Glaros, a Tampa divorce attorney, is a member of the Better Business Bureau.

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