COMPASSIONATE LEGAL SERVICES WHEN ADDRESSING CHILD ISSUES

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No part of a divorce requires more care than when a child's best interests are at stake. 

Unfortunately, many parents have the misconception that divorce ruins the relationship between parents and their children. While there are certain scenarios where the relationship is negatively impacted, this is not a certainty. 

One of the most effective ways to prevent such negative impacts is to work with the other parent and counsel for both parties to ensure that child custody matters are resolved outside of the courtroom whenever possible. 

James M. Lilly prides himself on consistently striving to keep a family's dirty laundry out of the courtroom and seek alternative routes to ensure the best possible results. 

In Florida, a Judge will always look to the best interests of the children when making decisions. In most scenarios, this means that both parents are entitled to reasonable visitation time. Additionally, a Court will require both parents to craft a visitation schedule as a key component to resolving their case. Whenever possible, the best people to craft such a daily schedule are the parents who will be enacting it. 

With this in mind, James M. Lilly seeks to tailor visitation plans to the needs of his clients while paying careful attention to holidays, work schedules, extracurricular activities, and the varying needs of each family. 

In Florida, Child Support is calculated through a specific mathematical formula that has been set out in Florida Statutes. However, there are additional considerations under which a Court may deviate from those guidelines. 

James M. Lilly will be able to carefully look at all relevant financial details and advise as to how to best approach child support, any potential deviations, and whether a modification would be warranted under certain circumstances. 

A request to uproot a family can be among the most sensitive issues before a family. In Florida, a court requires a petition requesting relocation to be filed, and parties entitled to visitation equally have the right to object to a proposed relocation. 

James M. Lilly has regularly assisted parents who have sought such a relocation with minor children and is well-versed in the factors that a Court may consider. With his assistance, he can advise you as to how to view the best interests of the child and provide guidance as to the best possible approaches for either seeking or rejecting any potential relocation. 

Many parents have questions about which parent will make the important decisions regarding how their children will be raised. These issues regarding the health, education, and religious upbringing of children are key matters to consider. 

James M. Lilly, can assist you in discussing how these issues will be considered and work with you to protect you role in the major decisions regarding your minor children.