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CHILD CUSTODY SERIES: 20 Factors A Judge Must Consider When Determining Issues of Parental Responsibility and Time-Sharing

The second factor to consider is:
(b) “The anticipated division of parental responsibilities after the litigation, including the extent to which parental responsibilities will be delegated to third parties.”

This factor takes into consideration the details of who will be caring for the child after the separation.

For example, who will provide one-on-one care for the child’s needs, such as taking the child to school, feeding the child, helping the child with homework, etc.

Also, will a nanny be involved during the time-sharing of one or both parents?

The Judge will consider whether one parent shoulders most of the responsibilities.

Here at The Law Offices of Gary S. Dolgin, we have been helping mothers and fathers with child custody for over 30 years in the Tampa area.

If you are having any child custody issues such as time-sharing problems, parental responsibility or any other custody issue that may be causing an unhealthy situation for your child, or negatively affecting your parental rights, we are here to help you.

To schedule a child custody consultation with Gary Dolgin, give us a call at (813) 999-2772, and it will be our pleasure to help you.

Learn more about child custody by visiting:
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CHILD CUSTODY SERIES: 20 Factors A Judge Must Consider When Determining Issues of Parental Responsibility and Time-Sharing

The first factor to consider is:
(a) “The demonstrated capacity and disposition of each parent to facilitate and encourage a close and continuing parent-child relationship, to honor the time-sharing schedule, and to be reasonable when changes are required.”

This factor takes into consideration the current behavior of each parent with regards to their willingness to cooperate with the other parent, and whether each parent is encouraging a healthy parent-child relationship for themselves as well as the other parent.

The idea is to encourage healthy and peaceful relationships between separated parents, which is in the best interest of the child.

Here at The Law Offices of Gary S. Dolgin, we have been helping mothers and fathers with child custody for over 30 years in the Tampa area.

If you are having any child custody issues such as time-sharing problems, parental alienation or any other custody issue that may be causing an unhealthy situation for your child, or negatively affecting your parental rights, we are here to help you.

To schedule a child custody consultation with Gary Dolgin, give us a call at (813) 999-2772, and it will be our pleasure to help you.

Learn more about child custody by visiting:
Child Custody Expert in Tampa, Florida

CASE STORY:

In Polk County, Florida, a mother appealed a court order that would modify time-sharing of her children in favor of the father.

A portion of a court order modifying time-sharing was reversed by the Second District Court of Appeal for the three reasons argued by the mother:

1. A court cannot modify time-sharing as a sanction for a parent’s contempt of a custody order. Meaning that just because the mother did not adhere to the original child custody order, it does not mean that time-sharing must be modified in the father’s favor.

2. The trial court’s order does not make an explicit finding that the change of time-sharing was in the best interests of the child or otherwise indicate that the best interests of the child had been considered.

3. The modification of time-sharing was made without affording the mother due process.

In this case, the mother’s attorney was able to help protect her child custody rights.

Retaining an experienced lawyer to advocate for your rights as a parent is essential in protecting your child’s best interests, while advocating for your rights.

If you need help with any child custody modification or time-sharing conflict, we are here to help you.

Give us a call at (813) 999-2772 to schedule a child custody consultation with Gary Dolgin, and it will be our pleasure to help you.

Learn more about child custody by visiting:
Child Custody Modifications in Tampa, Florida

In Florida, it is not presumed that one parent gets more time-sharing with their child based on gender after divorce or separation.

Florida Law recognizes the contributions that both parents make to rearing healthy children and intends for both parents to be actively involved with their children after divorce or separation.

Parents should try to agree on a time-sharing schedule together such that each parent gets blocks of continuous time with the child, including overnight time and that the blocks of time should be long enough to ensure that each parent remains an involved parent.

If you are having trouble reaching a time-sharing agreement with your child’s other parent, we are here to help you.

With over 30 years in practice, and being a Board Certified Expert in Marital and Family Law, as well as a Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator, Gary Dolgin can help with any child custody issue you may be facing, including time-sharing and time-sharing modifications.

At The Law Offices of Gary S. Dolgin, we will work diligently to protect your child’s best interests and advocate for your parental rights.

To schedule a child custody consultation with Gary S. Dolgin, give us a call today at (813) 999-2772 and it will be our pleasure to help you.

To learn more about child custody and how we can help you, visit:
Child Custody in Tampa, Florida

Not all qualified lawyers are certified, but those who are board certified have taken extra steps to have their competence and experience recognized by The Florida Bar.

Certification is the highest level of recognition by The Florida Bar of the competency and experience of attorneys in the areas of law approved for certification by the state Supreme Court.

While many lawyers may handle marital and family law matters at various levels, only those who have met the requirements of Board Certification are allowed to identify themselves as a “specialist.”

To be board certified, a lawyer must meet the following prerequisites:

– have substantial case experience
– have substantial involvement in marital and family law cases
– peer review
– continuing education
– written exam
– re-certification required every 5 years

When you choose a Board Certified Expert in Marital and Family Law, like Gary S. Dolgin, you can rest assured that you have the very best possible representation for your case.

If you need help with any Family Law issue such as divorce, child support, child custody, spousal support, adoption, visitation, or equitable distribution give us a call today at (813) 999-2772 to schedule a consultation with Gary Dolgin, and it will be our pleasure to help you.

To learn more about being Board Certified in Marital and Family Law, visit:
Board Certification in Marital and Family Law

“My client came to me for help when her husband removed their two children from their home and took them with him to another state, without my client’s consent.

My client was especially concerned for the safety of her children since her husband had attempted suicide a month earlier.

I helped my client by obtaining an emergency court order here in Hillsborough County which was enforced by the court in the state where her children were.

The children were safely placed back in their mother’s care and returned to Tampa.”

Gary S. Dolgin, Board Certified Expert In Marital and Family Law

Here at The Law Offices of Gary S. Dolgin, nothing makes us happier than protecting children’s welfare while representing parents’ best interests, especially in these emergency child custody situations.

To watch this client tell her child custody story, watch the video below:

Emergency Child Custody Case Story

With over 30 years of experience in all aspects of child custody, Gary Dolgin is the Tampa child custody lawyer you can count on to represent you with any type of custody issue, including interstate and international child custody.

At The Law Offices of Gary S. Dolgin, we will work diligently to protect your child’s best interests and advocate for your parental rights, especially in emergency situations such as this one.

To schedule a child custody consultation with Gary S. Dolgin, give us a call today at (813) 999-2772 and it will be our pleasure to help you.

Learn more about how we can help you with your child custody issues by visiting:
Child Custody Expert in Tampa

For the past several years, efforts to rewrite Florida’s alimony laws have sparked much debate.

The proposed alimony reform aimed to do away with permanent alimony and significantly reduce the duration of alimony when couples get divorced.

The breadwinners in the marriage argue that permanent alimony forces them to continue working past retirement age in order to afford making the required monthly payments to their ex-spouses.

However the stay-at-home wife or husband and lower-income earners argue that they sacrificed their careers to care for the home and should be provided with financial support from the breadwinner long after the end of the marriage to compensate for their possibly reduced earning potential.

In addition, the alimony reform bill included a provision that would require judges to begin with a “presumption” that children should split their time equally between parents, which raises much controversary as well, especially in the cases when one parent is not fit to care for the child.

The alimony reform bill has been shelved for 2021, however, it is expected to be proposed once again for 2022.

You can read the full article here:
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/politics/fl-ne-nsf-florida-scraps-alimony-reform-effort-20210420-djh6crwrorhzflbxn57nczgwma-story.html

At The Law Offices of Gary S. Dolgin, we have been helping both men and women with their alimony issues for over 30 years, and we are here to help you too.

To schedule a consultation with Board Certified Expert in Marital and Family Law, Gary Dolgin, please call (813) 999-2772 and it will be our pleasure to help you.

To learn more about how alimony lawyer in Tampa, Gary Dolgin can help you, visit:
Alimony Lawyer in Tampa

Just like going to the gym regularly to keep your body and mind healthy, couples are now finding that seeing a couples therapist together on a regular basis helps keep their relationship healthy as well!

Although couples therapy is usually associated with a relationship that is having some challenges or coming to an end…more and more couples are integrating couples therapy into their regular routines.

Couples who do this are reporting that it helps prevent incompatibilities from causing damage to their relationship in the long-term, essentially nipping any conflicts that may arise in the bud.

Also, couples are reporting that regular couples therapy helps them understand one another better and learn how to handle each other in a more peaceful manner in certain situations.

Having helped men and women with divorce and family law issues for over 30 years in the Tampa Bay area, traditionally we have seen couples start couples therapy after their problems have already caused irreparable damage to the relationship.

This article raises a great point in that integrating couples therapy into your healthy relationship may be a great idea to help prevent irreconcilable differences in the future!

You can read the full article at:
Couples Therapy Becoming Routine In Relationships

At The Law Offices of Gary S. Dolgin, we have been helping families get through their family law issues for over 30 years, and we are here to help you too.

To schedule a consultation with Gary Dolgin who is a Board Certified Expert in Marital and Family Law, as well as a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator, give us a call today at (813) 999-2772 and it will be our pleasure to help you.

To learn more about our Family Law practice in downtown Tampa, visit:
Family Law Firm In Tampa – The Law Offices of Gary S. Dolgin

“I am grateful to have had the opportunity to intern for the then Senator and future Florida Governor Lawton Chiles while I was in college.

We are pictured in his Washington office in 1985.

He was one of my many mentors who encouraged me to pursue a career in public service.

I feel that practicing Family Law and Law in general has been the best vehicle for me in serving my community.”

~ Gary S. Dolgin, Attorney At Law

Here at The Law Offices of Gary S. Dolgin, we are proud to serve our community and provide representation to those needing our help with Marital and Family Law issues.

With over 30 years of experience practicing Family Law, and being a Board Certified Expert in Marital and Family Law, Gary Dolgin is here to serve you!

If you need help with any Family Law issue such as divorce, child support, child custody, spousal support, adoption, visitation, or equitable distribution give us a call today at (813) 999-2772 to schedule a consultation with Gary Dolgin, and it will be our pleasure to help you.

To learn more about our Family Law practice in Tampa and how we can help you, visit:
Tampa Family Law Firm – The Law Offices of Gary S. Dolgin

When it comes to child custody, the child’s best interests are the top consideration.

For example, it is in the child’s best interest for each parent to:

– meet the child’s needs
– provide the child with a consistent, healthy daily routine
– be physically and mentally fit to care for the child
– be willing to foster a relationship between the child and the other parent
– be able to provide a safe and stable environment for the child

A court will also consider the extent to which each parent has demonstrated an ability and desire to meet a child’s developmental needs and be involved in the child’s life.

As a Board Certified Expert in Marital and Family Law, Gary Dolgin can help you with any child custody issue you may be having.

At The Law Offices of Gary S. Dolgin, we will work diligently to protect your child’s best interests and advocate for your parental rights.

To schedule a child custody consultation with Gary S. Dolgin, give us a call today at (813) 999-2772 and it will be our pleasure to help you.

To learn more about how we can help you with your child custody issues, visit: Child Custody Lawyer in Tampa