Custody and Visitation

Florida Time-Sharing, Visitation, and Child Custody Attorney

Emotions can affect a person's ability to make a rational decision during a divorce, particularly when children are involved. In these scenarios, parents need to try and resolve issues in a manner that not only protects their interests, but the best interests of their children as well.

Mindi Lasley, P.A. located in Tampa, Florida, represents people in both contested and uncontested divorces, as well as paternity cases in which the child's parents were un-wed. In some instances, by working together, parents will have a better chance to reach a fair and cooperative custody agreement and visitation schedule. Our skilled lawyer, Ms. Lasley, can help guide parents through the process of reaching an appropriate child custody and visitation agreement. Contact us to schedule an appointment to find out more.

The court bases its child visitation and child custody decisions on what it considers to be in the best interests of the child. Since every situation is different, this process will involve a thorough investigation by the court, for which you must be prepared. Our firm will carefully guide you through every step of what can prove to be a rather complex process, and will aggressively fight for your interests in court.

After a court finalizes a divorce, issues may arise that require you to protect or change a child custody agreement. Before the court modifies a divorce order, it will again examine what is in the best interests of your child, along with the reasons why a modification is necessary.

Relocation to another state or country, or even if the parent wants to move more than 50 miles from their current residence is an interesting area of Florida family law. Relocation, when contested by the other parent requires the custodial parent to convince the judge that it is in the best interests of the child to relocate. It is difficult for a custodial parent to relocate a child and there are specific procedures that must be followed. We represent parents seeking to relocate their children and parents arguing against the relocation of children.

To learn more about developing a creative visitation and child custody agreement, contact Mindi Lasley, P.A. We represent clients throughout Florida, including those in Clearwater, Brandon, Palm Harbor, Largo, Spring Hill, Pinellas, and St. Petersburg. Please call 813-873-9047.