When children are involved, family law matters become deeply personal. Decisions regarding child custody, parenting plans, time-sharing, and child support can shape your family's future for years to come. At The Law Offices of Steven J. Glaros & Associates, we provide experienced legal representation for parents throughout Florida, helping families resolve complex custody and support issues while protecting the best interests of their children.
With more than 30 years of combined family law experience, our attorneys represent parents in matters involving parental responsibility, parenting plans, child support, post-judgment modifications, and other family law issues involving children. Every family is unique, and we develop personalized legal strategies that reflect each client's goals while remaining focused on the well-being of the children involved.
Whether you are establishing custody arrangements for the first time, seeking to modify an existing parenting plan, or facing a contested custody dispute, our legal team is committed to providing practical guidance, responsive communication, and experienced advocacy throughout every stage of your case.
If you are looking for an experienced Florida child custody and child support attorney, we are here to help.
When your relationship with your child and your family's future are at stake, choosing the right attorney is one of the most important decisions you can make. Our attorneys have helped parents throughout Florida navigate complex custody, parenting, and child support matters by providing experienced legal counsel, practical solutions, and personalized representation tailored to each family's unique circumstances.
Clients trust our firm because we provide:
Every custody case is different. Having experienced legal representation can help you make informed decisions while protecting what matters most—your relationship with your child.
Child custody and child support matters require careful legal guidance and thoughtful planning. Our attorneys understand how important these decisions are and work diligently to help parents reach practical, child-focused solutions while protecting their legal rights. We represent clients in a wide variety of custody, support, and parenting matters under Florida family law.
Helping parents establish legal decision-making authority and parenting arrangements that support their children's best interests.
Developing customized parenting plans that clearly define parental responsibilities and expectations.
Assisting parents in creating realistic time-sharing schedules that encourage meaningful relationships with both parents whenever appropriate.
Providing experienced guidance regarding Florida child support guidelines, financial obligations, and support calculations.
Helping parents enforce existing custody, parenting plan, and child support orders when the other party fails to comply.
Representing parents when significant changes in circumstances require modifications to existing court orders.
Resolving disagreements involving visitation, parenting schedules, communication, and compliance with court-approved parenting plans.
Helping families address legal issues resulting from relocation, changes in employment, remarriage, or other significant life events.
Representing parents in cases involving relocation requests that may affect existing parenting plans and time-sharing arrangements.
Helping parents establish legal parentage, protect parental rights, and address custody and support issues involving unmarried parents.
Providing guidance regarding the limited circumstances in which grandparents' rights may arise under Florida law.
Helping parents resolve custody and parenting disagreements through mediation whenever appropriate, reducing conflict while focusing on long-term family stability.
Our attorneys also represent parents during mediation, settlement negotiations, emergency hearings, and contested court proceedings when necessary to protect their parental rights and their children's future.
Child custody and child support matters often involve important decisions that can affect your family for years to come. Whether you are establishing parental responsibility for the first time, modifying an existing parenting plan, or resolving a dispute involving support or time-sharing, having experienced legal guidance early in the process can help protect both your parental rights and your child's future.
Florida courts may assign responsibility for major decisions involving a child's education, healthcare, religious upbringing, and other important aspects of the child's life. When parents cannot reach an agreement, the court will evaluate the circumstances of the case and make decisions based on the child's best interests.
Florida law encourages children to maintain meaningful relationships with both parents whenever it is in their best interests. Rather than using the traditional terms "custody" and "visitation," Florida law focuses on parental responsibility, parenting plans, and time-sharing schedules that encourage both parents to remain actively involved in their child's life whenever appropriate.
Every family is different, and parenting arrangements should reflect each child's unique needs while promoting stability, consistency, and healthy parent-child relationships.
Depending on the circumstances, parenting arrangements may include:
Whenever appropriate, courts generally encourage both parents to participate in making important decisions involving their child's education, healthcare, religious upbringing, and overall welfare.
In certain situations, the court may determine that one parent should have sole decision-making authority when shared parental responsibility would not be in the child's best interests.
Every family is unique, and no single factor determines the outcome of a custody case. Florida courts evaluate numerous circumstances to determine parenting arrangements that serve the child's best interests while promoting stability, safety, and healthy family relationships.
Factors commonly considered include:
Courts often consider whether each parent supports a healthy and continuing relationship between the child and the other parent whenever appropriate.
Judges may also evaluate how a proposed parenting arrangement affects the child's routines, schooling, healthcare, extracurricular activities, and overall stability.
Both parents share a legal responsibility to financially support their children according to Florida law. Child support is designed to meet a child's needs while considering each parent's financial resources, parenting responsibilities, and other relevant factors.
In addition to monthly child support payments, financial responsibilities may include health insurance, childcare expenses, educational costs, extracurricular activities, and other necessary expenses that contribute to a child's well-being.
While Florida provides child support guidelines, every family's financial circumstances are unique and deserve careful legal review.
Common child support issues include:
Determining the Appropriate Amount of Child Support
Establishing Payment Methods & Schedules
Enforcing Existing Child Support Orders
Requesting Increases or Decreases in Support
Tax Benefits & Dependency Issues
Our attorneys carefully evaluate each family's complete financial circumstances when addressing child support issues. Depending on the facts of the case, important considerations may include:
Every child support case is unique. We carefully review all relevant information to help pursue a fair, accurate, and legally appropriate outcome that supports your child's best interests.
The earlier you seek legal guidance, the better prepared you will be to protect your parental rights and make informed decisions regarding your child's future. Whether you are establishing a parenting plan, resolving a custody dispute, or addressing child support concerns, experienced legal representation can help you navigate Florida's family law process with greater confidence.
You should consider speaking with a Florida child custody attorney if:
You Are Going Through a Divorce and Have Minor Children
You Need to Establish or Modify a Parenting Plan
The Other Parent Is Not Following a Court Order
Child Support Is Being Challenged or Needs to Be Modified
A Relocation Request May Affect Your Parenting Schedule
You Have Concerns About Protecting Your Parental Rights
Your Family's Circumstances Have Changed Significantly
You Need Guidance Before Making Important Decisions
Parents searching for a Florida child custody and child support attorney deserve a legal team that understands both the law and the emotional challenges families face. At The Law Offices of Steven J. Glaros & Associates, we are committed to providing experienced representation, responsive communication, and practical legal solutions designed to protect your relationship with your child.
“I was overwhelmed by my custody case, but the attorneys explained every step clearly and always made time to answer my questions. Their guidance helped me feel confident throughout the process.”
Child Custody Client“The team helped us establish a parenting plan that truly focused on our children's best interests. They were professional, compassionate, and always available when we needed them.”
Parenting Plan Client“From child support to time-sharing, they handled every aspect of my case with professionalism and care. I couldn't have asked for a better legal team to represent my family.”
Child Support ClientIf you need experienced legal guidance regarding child custody, parenting plans, time-sharing, parental responsibility, or child support, The Law Offices of Steven J. Glaros & Associates is here to help. We proudly represent parents throughout Florida, providing practical legal strategies designed to protect both your parental rights and your child's future.
Whether you are facing a contested custody dispute, modifying an existing parenting plan, or addressing child support concerns, our attorneys are ready to help you understand your legal options and confidently move forward.
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Work through child support, alimony, and other financial responsibilities with experienced guidance.
Mediation can offer a more cooperative and efficient way to resolve family law disputes while allowing both parties to participate in shaping the outcome.
Family law concerns can affect your children, property, finances, and long-term plans. Contact The Law Offices of Steven J. Glaros & Associates to review your situation, understand the legal process, and discuss the next steps available to you.
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