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Child Custody/Child Support

CHILD CUSTODY & CHILD SUPPORT ATTORNEYS IN BOCA RATON, FL

PROMOTING THE BEST INTERESTS OF YOUR CHILDREN IN FORT LAUDERDALE AND PALM BEACH, BROWARD, & MIAMI-DADE COUNTIES

No part of divorce requires more care than when a child’s best interests are at stake. At Gladstone, Weissman, Hirschberg & Schneider, P.A., we strive to uphold the highest standard of careful, knowledgeable, and highly professional representation for clients and their children.

With five attorneys board-certified in marital and family law, we are highly equipped to champion each child’s future welfare and best interests through and beyond the divorce or separation process.

Do you need legal assistance for your child custody or child support matter? Call Gladstone, Weissman, Hirschberg & Schneider, P.A., today at (561) 447-2274 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with our Boca Raton child custody and child support lawyer.

Creating a Tailored Parenting Plan in Boca Raton

One of the most fertile grounds for legal battles involves the establishment of a parenting plan (formerly called child custody). In general, Florida law requires that a parenting plan determine both decision-making responsibility for the child and the actual time the child spends with each parent. Even though the child may live primarily with one parent, the other parent may retain an equal say in how the child is brought up. This is called shared parental responsibility. Each party has input, for example, on issues relating to education, health, religion, extracurricular activities, and more.

Separately, and often more importantly, the parenting plan sets forth the regular and holiday schedule that each parent will enjoy with their children. Courts generally try to strike a balance between the work schedule of the parents and the needs of the child. The goal is to foster a close and loving relationship with both parents.

Parental relocation is another important issue. Our law firm regularly represents parents who wish to relocate to another geographic area with a minor child, as well as parents defending against a move away from the child’s existing home.

Understanding Child Support Laws in Florida

Unlike alimony determinations, which are based on the equities in the case and the balancing of various factors, child support is a function of statutory guidelines with a specific mathematical formula. However, the court may consider a number of factors to deviate from those guidelines, such as specific time-sharing arrangements established for the benefit of the minor children.

At Gladstone, Weissman, Hirschberg & Schneider, P.A., our attorneys will look carefully at all relevant financial details, using pay stubs and other documentation to determine each spouse’s income over a year’s time. Income, deductions, and expenses will help tell the story of how much a spouse can afford to pay and how much the receiving spouse needs to care for shared children.

Get Help from Our Boca Raton Child Custody and Support Attorneys

Schedule a consultation with a lawyer regarding child custody, child support, or spousal support. From our law offices, we serve clients throughout the region. 

Ready to discuss your case? Contact our Boca Raton child custody and support team at 561.447.2274 or use our online form today.

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  • I felt she did for me what she would have done for herself.

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    I never write a review, but this time I think it’s important to share my experience to others who are going through the same situation:

    Divorce is not an easy process, with a minor child involved it is even more difficult. I had the pleasure of meeting Denise in the middle of a tough time emotionally and while in the middle of a current divorce process that seemed to have no end in sight. It was the most painful period in my life. I had a 1-year-old baby, a company to take care of, and my entire family living outside the United States, and I felt totally powerless. I was unable to finalize my divorce and to have a proper timesharing schedule that would be in the best interest of my child. Two prior attorneys tried for over a year, but couldn’t find the right strategy to move my process forward and release me from the deep pain of the divorce along with the never-ending high bills. The entire situation left me completely frustrated.

    Denise looked out for me and my daughter. She moved my case and gave me advice to help me deal with the situation. I was able to think better and to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I had a complicated case with a complex person who was not willing to agree to any proposal. I was ready to invest more and more money in what was a tough situation for me to go through. I was willing to go to trial and solve everything in court. Denise never let me lose the faith that it would end and that I would be okay. She set up the mediation as a final step and we were able to finalize my divorce with a detailed agreement that included the best interest of my daughter. I highly recommend Denise with all her knowledge and being so careful with the client. Denise made me feel heard, In what was a very tough time in my life, I trusted Denise and she led me to my freedom. I am extremely grateful to have found her. Denise never made me feel like a statistic, I felt she did for me what she would have done for herself. I am thankful for Denise and her support through this difficult process.”

  • Treated as One of Their Family

    “If you’re looking for attorneys with the highest level of integrity that really care about their clients, these guys are the “real deal”.”

  • Vigorously and Ethically Represent Their Clients

    “I have had the privilege of coming across a select few attorneys who truly understand what it means to vigorously, and ethically represent their clients, while doing so with the utmost compassion. Jeff Weissman is one of those attorneys.”