Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

child custody

What constitutes a custodial parent in the state of Florida?


Asked on 1/30/08, 12:28 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Re: child custody

The custodial parent is the one who has the physical custody of the child and with whom the child resides.

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Answered on 1/30/08, 3:56 pm
Brent Rose The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

Re: child custody

The term "custodial parent" has no legal meaning in Florida. The actual term is "primary residential parent," which usually means the person who has the kids for a greater amount of the time or the person who receives the child support.

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Answered on 1/30/08, 4:58 pm


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