Parental Rights

South Florida Lawyer Dedicated to Protecting Parental Rights

When you became a parent, you took on the responsibility of caring for the life of another. You more than likely became a nurturer and a teacher, instilling a system of morals into your child. You almost certainly developed high hopes for your child's future and are now willing to do everything possible to see that their full potential is realized.

When a divorce or child custody dispute threatens your relationship with your child, you need to protect your parental rights. At the Fort Lauderdale, Florida, area Law Offices of Jerome P. Ventura, P.A., we represent both mothers and fathers in parental rights cases. Our founding attorney, Jerome Ventura, has more than 25 years of family law experience. His primary objective is always to safeguard your child's best interests.

To discuss your parental rights and your legal options, call us at 954-438-2828 or contact us via e-mail. We offer a no-charge, limited initial consultation and evening appointments times.

Parental Rights in Florida

Florida courts promote healthy, stable family relationships. They tend to believe children of divorce or unmarried parent situations should have access to both parents. However, in some circumstances, one parent simply cannot agree with this arrangement and either fights for full custody or against visitation privileges.

Non-Custodial Fathers' Rights in Florida

Florida law provides for equal responsibility, involvement and access to the children as a starting point for time share. This is called shared parental responsibility. While the courts do not automatically side with the mother, father's rights need to be protected equally. At times, it can be very difficult for fathers to overcome the lingering bias of the "tender years doctrine," a now defunct legal concept that declared it preferable for a child to live with their mother during their formative years. "Best interests of the child" is still the determining factor.

Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for a parent, wishing to keep a non-custodial parent out of the picture, to exploit this bias or even raise false accusations of domestic violence to prevent custody or visitation.

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

Regardless of your situation, our firm is fully prepared to protect and enforce your parental rights. Our attorney, Jerome P. Ventura, will prepare a strong and compelling case designed to illustrate why you should remain a constant presence in your child's life, and combat any unfair or damaging accusations.

If you are a mother or father who feels your parental rights may have been violated, our firm can help. Contact us at 954-438-2828 to arrange an appointment.

Prior to your consultation, please complete our Family Law Intake Form to help us better understand your situation and needs.