It is a stressful, often traumatic time when couples with children make the decision to divorce, especially for the children. Cooperation between the parents can significantly minimize the amount of stress involved. In Orlando, Florida, one parent will typically have primary physical residential responsibility for the children. However, in most cases, parental responsibility will be shared by both parents. This means that major decisions regarding education, discipline, religious upbringing, health care and other matters not a part of the day to day routine must be discussed and agreed upon. If parents are not able to reach an agreement on any of these major issues, the court may grant one parent sole discretion in decisions regarding this issue.
If you are an Orange, Seminole or Osceola County Florida resident with questions regarding parental responsibility, timesharing or visitation, or any other issue involved in your divorce or paternity action, please contact the Law Office of Wade P. Luther, P.A. at (407) 835-9900 to schedule an initial consultation.