Attorney for Child Custody Modification in Tampa

As life changes and your children grow, your parenting plan may need to be updated to reflect the current needs of your children. Changing a child custody agreement can be stressful and confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. Here at LaFrance Family Law, we’ll work with you every step of the way to make sure your family’s time-sharing plan works best for your child.

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Am I Allowed to Change My Child Custody Plan in Tampa?

In order for the Florida court system to step in and change a current parenting plan, you will need to have experienced extraordinary, unforeseen circumstances that alter the previous child custody agreement.

A few examples of a change in circumstance are:

• When parents cannot agree to proposed changes in a parenting plan
• A parent refuses to follow the current plan
• The child is living in a potentially harmful situation
• One parent moves somewhere that disrupts the time-sharing agreement

How to Modify Time-Sharing Agreements in Florida

Equal time-sharing is now presumed to be in the best interests of the child. In the context of a modification proceeding, if a party relocates within 50 miles of the other parent and child after having resided more than 50 miles away as stated in the previous order, this relocation may be recognized as a significant and material change in circumstances that may necessitate a modification to the timesharing schedule.

While it’s possible to settle on a parenting plan outside of court, but it’s always your best bet to hire experienced legal representation to make sure your updated agreement is the best choice for your child. Florida law can be confusing and frustrating. Let us guide you through it.

Contact the experienced child custody attorneys at LaFrance Family Law to let us help you with your future.