Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
child custody
If the mother was arrested for battery and the father filed for temperary custody what will the first court date be about
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: child custody
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It will be on whatever motion gets filed. The case will be about the facts of the matter and your arrest. Most importantly, the court will want to know who is better able to serve as the primary residential parent. The function of the court is to look out for the best interests of the children.
Scott R. Jay, Esq.