Child Custody, Shared Parental Responsibility, Parenting Plans & Visitation

South Florida Lawyer Handling Child Custody Agreements

Child custody can be one of the most contentious issues in any divorce or paternity proceeding. What often starts out as a relatively simple issue can quickly deteriorate into a bitter child custody battle because both sides forgot what the matter is really about - the best interests of the child. When child custody cases turn into fights, no one really wins.

At the Fort Lauderdale, Florida, area Law Offices of Jerome P. Ventura, P.A., we help our clients remember that the wellbeing of their child is what matters most in a child custody or visitation case. Our founding attorney, Jerome Ventura, is highly experienced in negotiating and litigating custody or parenting time issues, always using the best interests of your children as a guide.

Contact Us to discuss your case with a skilled child custody attorney. We offer an free initial consultation.

Florida Child Custody Agreements

In Florida, the law states that both mothers and fathers have equal rights to child custody. However, it is rare that child custody works out to be entirely equal. We have found child custody arrangements generally fall within these ranges:

• Shared Parental Responsibility: an equal time-share where the child spends approximately 50 percent of the time at each household
• Sole custody for one parent

Child Custody Disputes

When there is a dispute over child custody/time-share, the court may appoint a Guardian ad Litem to serve as an investigator or evaluator of the child's best interests for the court. Attorney Jerome Ventura is certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a Guardian ad Litem. This background makes him uniquely qualified to understand what issues are important to the court and to present your case in a clear and logical fashion. A Guardian ad Litem does not represent either party in a case.

Modification and Enforcement

Attorney Jerome Ventura is ready and able to litigate your child custody case or help you seek a mediated solution. If relocation, parental alienation or compliance with the agreement becomes an issue, Mr. Ventura can always assist you in seeking modification or enforcement.

Contact the Law Offices of Jerome P. Ventura, P.A.

For an initial limited consultation at no charge, call 954-438-2828 or contact us via e-mail. Evening appointments are available.

To help us better understand your situation and your needs, please complete our Family Law Intake Form prior to your first visit.