Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Re: Sole Custody VS Parental Responsibility?

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With shared parental responsibility, major decisions affecting the minor child(ren)'s life are made jointly by both parents. This may include, but is not limited to, schooling, non-emergency medical decisions (such as elective surgery), the child's travel, and many other issues. Both parents are entitled to equal say in these issues. The parent with sole custody will make the day to day decisions affecting the child's life and all emergency medical decisions.

Scott R. Jay, Esq., 305-249-8000