Attorney in North-Central Florida: Family Law
Helping You Resolve Parenting Time and Child Support Issues
If you are considering filing for divorce or are already a party to a marital dissolution, and you have minor children, you want an experienced lawyer to protect your rights regarding child custody and child support. Even though you want what's in the best interests of your children, you also want to protect your rights as a parent.
At the law offices of Jonathan P. Culver, P.A., in Gainesville and Ocala, we have over 12 years of experience handling a wide range of issues related to parenting time and child support. We understand the emotions that accompany decisions about your relationship and time with your children. We know how important it is to have the confidence that someone is listening to you; at our offices, you will always work directly with our attorney. For a private meeting to discuss your needs, contact our offices or call us at 352-372-6277 (Gainesville) or 352-401-5688 (Ocala).
Child Custody and Parenting Plans
If you have filed for divorce in Florida recently or are considering filing, and have minor children, you should know that significant changes have been made to Florida's laws governing parenting time (formerly known as child custody). The State of Florida no longer user the terms "residential parents" or "secondary parents." Under the new statute, the court must approve and enter a parenting plan that details issues such as time-sharing, transportation and exchange, and communication between parents and children. As with the prior law, the primary concern when formulating the parenting plan is the best interests of the children.
We will help you establish and implement a parenting plan that is in the best interests of your minor children while protecting your rights as parents. Any such plan will consider the educational and medical needs of your children.
Our Child Support Practice
In Florida, child support is calculated using state guidelines based on the incomes of both parents. Health insurance, day care and other special needs may also be part of the formula.
We will review any proposed child support order for compliance with the Florida guidelines. We will also help to present information to the court so that all relevant income, including self-employment income, commission-based income and seasonal income, is properly considered. If your circumstances change dramatically after an order has been entered, we can help you petition the court for child support modification.
To arrange a confidential consultation, contact us or call us at 352-372-6277 (in Gainesville) or 352-401-5688 (in Ocala). Our offices are open Monday through Friday, from 9 am until 4:30 pm. We accept Visa and MasterCard.
Jonathan P. Culver, P.A.
802 NW 16th Avenue, Suite A
Gainesville, FL 32601-6950
Telephone: 352-372-6277 | Fax: 352-401-9869
2145 NE Second Street
Ocala, FL 34470-6950
Telephone: 352-401-5688 | Fax: 352-401-9869