CHILD CUSTODY IN FLORIDA

Timesharing & Parental Responsibility

At the Law Office of Natashia Sinckler, child custody matters are approached with structure, foresight, and a results-driven mindset. In Florida, custody is no longer framed in traditional terms. Instead, the law focuses on timesharing and parental responsibility, with the child’s best interests as the guiding principle.

Our role is to help you navigate this framework strategically—protecting your parental rights while positioning your family for long-term stability.

Understanding Florida’s Custody Framework

Florida law emphasizes shared parental responsibility whenever possible. This means both parents retain full parental rights and responsibilities and must confer on major decisions affecting the child, including:

Education
Healthcare
Religious upbringing
Extracurricular activities

The court’s objective is continuity, consistency, and meaningful involvement by both parents—unless specific circumstances justify a different arrangement.

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Timesharing: The Parenting Plan

Timesharing

Timesharing refers to the schedule that governs when the child is with each parent. Florida requires a Parenting Plan that clearly outlines:

Weekly and weekend schedules

Holiday and school break timesharing

Transportation and exchange logistics

Communication between parent and child

Decision-making authority

We help design parenting plans that are practical, enforceable, and aligned with real-life schedules—not just theoretical ideals.

Determining the Child’s Best Interests

Courts evaluate multiple statutory factors when determining timesharing and parental responsibility, including:

Each parent’s ability to encourage a positive relationship with the other parent

Stability of each parent’s home environment

Each parent’s involvement in the child’s daily life

Moral fitness, mental health, and physical health of the parents

The child’s school, community, and family ties

Our approach is to proactively address these factors early, rather than reacting once issues arise.

When Sole Parental Responsibility May Apply

While shared parental responsibility is the standard, courts may award sole parental responsibility when shared decision-making would be detrimental to the child. This typically involves:

High-conflict co-parenting situations

Domestic violence or abuse concerns

Substance abuse or mental health issues

Chronic inability to communicate or cooperate

We evaluate these issues carefully and present clear, well-supported arguments when deviations from shared responsibility are necessary.

Take the Next Step

If you are navigating a child custody matter involving timesharing or parental responsibility in Florida, early strategy matters. The right plan can prevent years of conflict.

Contact the Law Office of Natashia Sinckler today to schedule a consultation and move forward with confidence and clarity.

Modification and Enforcement of Parenting Plans

Life changes—and parenting plans must sometimes change with it. We assist with:

Modification of timesharing schedules

Relocation issues

Enforcement actions when a parent is not following the court-ordered plan

Our focus remains on efficiency, compliance, and minimizing disruption to the child.

Why Choose the Law Office of Natashia Sinckler?

✔ Florida-specific knowledge of timesharing and parental responsibility
✔ Strategic parenting plan drafting designed to reduce conflict
✔ Court-ready advocacy when disputes arise
✔ Forward-thinking solutions rooted in established legal principles

We understand that custody cases shape the future—not just the present. Our goal is to create durable solutions that stand the test of time.