When parents divorce most will attempt, perhaps with the help of an attorney, to come to a mutual agreement on how to arrange custody of their children. In cases where there is agreement, a parenting plan and time-sharing schedule is submitted to the court. A peaceful agreement that meets the needs of all involved truly is the best outcome, and parents should make every effort to make that happen. But in many divorces, the parents simply cannot come to an understanding about what is best for their children, and custody is contested. Contesting custody can be very expensive and take months to bring to court.<\/p>\n
When child custody is contested in a Florida divorce, a qualified evaluator, usually a psychologist, may either assigned by the court or selected by agreement between the parents with the help of their attorneys. This evaluator is paid by the parties and can be very expensive. The (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When parents divorce most will attempt, perhaps with the help of an attorney, to come to a mutual agreement on how to arrange custody of their children. In cases where there is agreement, a parenting plan and time-sharing schedule is…<\/span><\/p>\n