Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Re: Divorce, Child Custody

Yes. There are things that can be done, usually by getting the court involved in the process. Courts usually want to encourage visitation with both parents. Please do not hesitate to contact an attorney to help you with that matter.

Re: Divorce, Child Custody

You must petition the court for a temporary custody/visitation order. This is a very important step. You will have a hearing with the court in which you/your attorney will get to argue what you are seeking and why you should get it (unless the other spouse does not contest what you are asking for or you negotiate a temporary agreement). Try to come close to what you want permanently because whatever the temporary arragements are, the court is likely to make that permanent if it seems to work for the child. Also, your ability to parent (as well as your spouse's) will be evaluated according to your conduct during this separation. You want to get plenty of time with your child but also be involved in her life (meet with her teachers, take her to doctors' appointments, know her favorite color and movie, etc.). If you later seek custody, how involved you have been and how successful your parenting has been will be compared to your wife's. So, the temporary agreement is quite important.