Helping You Do What Is In The Best Interest of Your Child
At the law offices of Audrey A. Jefferis, P.A., we join with the state of Florida in upholding "the best interests of the child." This commitment is especially true in divorce and family law legal practice areas such as child custody/parental responsibility, child visitation/parenting time and child support.
Are you seeking majority parenting time for the care of your children? Are you pursuing increased parenting time opportunities? Are you relocating on business and concerned about how this move will affect access to your child?
Family law attorney Audrey A. Jefferis brings her 18-plus years of experience to the privilege of serving you in New Port Richey, greater Tampa, Pasco County and surrounding areas. Our goal each work day is to guide you toward focused and sound legal decisions.
If a disagreement on child custody (now called "parental responsibility" in Florida) and visitation (now called "parenting time" in Florida ) poses a problem, pre- or post-divorce, contact us. Our skilled family lawyer works hard to reach consensus on these difficult matters, while protecting your rights and staying sensitive to your feelings.
Our toll-free phone number is 866-970-7530. Call to arrange your initial consultation with the law offices of Audrey A. Jefferis, P.A.
Sound Family Law Advice on Custody/Parental Responsibility, Child Visitation/Parenting Time, and Parental Relocation
In October of 2008, the law in Florida changed regarding children, custody and visitation. Child custody in Florida is now referred to as "parental responsibility," and visitation is now referred to as "parenting time." Your parenting time with your children must now be specifically addressed in a written document called a "Parenting Plan." The terms of the Parenting Plan can either be agreed to by the parties and submitted to the court for approval or, alternatively, you can present your case to the court at trial and the court will order you and your spouse to abide by a court-determined Parenting Plan. We will help you draft and prepare a Parenting Plan that is right for you and your children. If an agreement between you and the other parent cannot be reached, we will present your case to the court at trial and fight to ensure that your child's best interests are promoted.
Parenting Time can be negotiated to allow for work and business travel obligations. We use our mediation and parent coordination legal services to formulate a visitation/parenting time schedule that fits your needs.
When parental relocation becomes an issue, due to remarriage or a business-related move, our law firm helps you overcome this major obstacle. We can request a modification of your prior court order so that both parents can continue to enjoy roles in their child's life.
At the law offices of Audrey A. Jefferis, we always respond with honest answers to your questions and realistic assessments of your parenting goals. Contact us today by phone or e-mail to arrange an initial consultation.
Contact Our New Port Richey Law Offices
Our toll-free number is 866-970-7530. Calls and messages after business hours will be promptly returned. Evening and weekend appointments are available upon request.
