How are child custody and visitation determined?
Florida has a statute providing for shared parental responsibility. Parents are encouraged to share decision-making regarding their children. When an agreement cannot be reached, the judge will use a “best interests of the child” standard to determine questions regarding child custody and/or visitation. The Court will review all circumstances of the parties to determine custody. Some factors that the judge considers include: • Age and sex of the child • Compatibility with each parent • Ability of each parent to care for and nurture the child.
