Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

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Being in debt cannot prevent the other spouse from obtaining custody of the spouse's children. Custody will be awarded to the spouse who shows the best ability to care for the children

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Generally not although the court may take that into consideration along with many other factors. The court will look to which parent can give the child(ren) the best loving and caring home and would be in the best interests of the child(ren).

Scott R. Jay, Esq.