Tampa Divorce Attorney - Time-sharing and Custody

Florida determines child custody issues by establishing parenting plans that encompasses a time-sharing schedule for both parents. At Nilo Sanchez & Associates, P.A., we assist clients with creating time-sharing arrangments/schedules which meet the court requirements as well as accomplish the parent’s and children’s needs.   From our offices in Tampa, we serve clients in Hillsborough County, Pinellas County, Pasco County and the surrounding Tampa Bay areas to include Carrollwood, Wesley Chapel, New Tampa, Temple Terrace, Odessa, Plant City, Apollo Beach and Brandon.

Protecting your parental rights while insuring that the children’s best interests are at the forefront takes a seasoned Tampa child custody ( lawyer and one that understands the complexity of some child custody cases. We know that when parents are dealing with child custody and divorce,  it is often times a very emotionally charged time. Child Custody lawyers in Tampa bay who represent clients who are divorcing and need assistance with time sharing, visitation and even modifications of child custody orders should be experienced in litigating child custody and be family law specialists.

Unquestionably, children issues such as child support, child custody, and visitation that are now called time-sharing are some of the most important concerns in family law cases. Florida law designates that parents construct a parenting plan either through an agreement or court order.

When child custody and visitation questions are being decided, do everything you can to ensure that you secure the best possible resolution. The skilled and experienced family law attorneys of Nilo Sanchez & Associates, P.A., can assist. To schedule an initial consultation with Tampa Family Law and Child Custody Attorney Nilo Sanchez, call 813-879-4600.

Nilo Sanchez , Esquire is a compassionate yet aggressive child custody and divorce lawyer in Tampa who you can depend upon for all of your family law needs. Please call our office for a consultation at 813- 879 4600. Click here for more information about hiring a child custody lawyer in Tampa.

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Tampa Divorce Atttorney - Temporary Custody of a Minor Child by Extended Family

TEMPORARY CUSTODYOF MINOR CHILDREN BY EXTENDED FAMILY

In the State of Florida,the temporary custody of minor children can be awarded to an extended family member. Chapter 751 of the Florida Statues, sets forth  the requirements that must be met in order for custody of a minor child to be awarded to an extended family member.

The purpose of Chapter 751 is to provide for the welfare of a minor child who is living with extended family members. These family members are unable to give complete care to the child in their custody because they lack a legal document that explains and defines their relationship to the child, and they are unable to effectively consent to the care of the child by third parties. When child custody is awarded to an extended family member under Chapter 751,  the extended family member can consent to all necessary and reasonable medical and dental care for the child, including non-emergency surgery and psychiatric care.  Additionally, the extended family member can secure copies of the minor child’s records, held by third parties, that are necessary for the care of the child, including but not limited to:

1.      Medical, dental, and psychiatric records.

2.      Birth certificates and other records.

3.      Educational records.

The extended family members, who are awarded temporarycustody under Chapter 751, can also enroll the child in school and grant or withhold consent for a child to be tested or placed in special school programs, including exceptional education.  In essence, the extended family member, under Chapter 751, can do all other things necessary for the care of the child.

Pursuant to Florida Statute 751.011,  an extended family member means a person who is:

(a)    A relative of a minor child within the third degree by blood or marriage to the parent; or

(b)    The stepparent of a minor child if the stepparent is currently married to the parent and is not a party in a pending divorce case or other civil or criminal proceeding involving one or both of the child’s parents as an adverse party.   

To obtain additional information  concerning  extended family members obtaining temporary custody of a minor child, contact Top Tampa Family and Divorce Attorney Nilo J. Sanchez Jr who is experienced with all of your family law issues.

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