Osceola County Custody & Timesharing Lawyer
Protecting your relationship with your children.
Navigating Parenting Plans in Kissimmee
Nothing is more important than your children. In Florida, the courts no longer use traditional words like “custody” or “visitation.” Instead, the focus is on creating a Parenting Plan and a Timesharing Schedule that protect the best interests of the child.
Whether you are going through a divorce, establishing paternity, or needing to modify a previous timesharing order, Attorney Joseph R. Greschner has the experience to defend your rights as a parent and help you secure the time you deserve with your child.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between custody and timesharing in Florida?
Florida law no longer uses the terms “custody” and “visitation.” Instead, the state uses the concepts of “timesharing” (how many overnights the child spends with each parent) and “parental responsibility” (decision-making authority).
How does a judge decide who gets the majority of timesharing?
The court’s sole priority is the “best interests of the child.” A judge evaluates over 20 statutory factors, including each parent’s physical and mental health, their moral fitness, the child’s ties to their school and community, and which parent is more likely to encourage a good relationship with the other parent.
Do mothers automatically get more timesharing?
No. By law, Florida starts with the presumption that equal (50/50) timesharing is in the best interest of the child, regardless of whether the parent is the mother or the father.
What is a Parenting Plan?
A Parenting Plan is a required legal document that outlines how parents will share the daily tasks of raising their child. It details the timesharing schedule, holiday rotations, communication methods, and who is responsible for healthcare and educational decisions.
Can I move out of state with my child?
Under Florida’s Relocation Statute, if you wish to move 50 miles or more from your current residence, you must obtain written consent from the other parent or file a petition and get a court order approving the move.
What happens if the other parent doesn’t follow the timesharing schedule?
If a parent wrongfully denies timesharing, you can file a motion for contempt. The judge can award make-up time, order the non-compliant parent to pay your attorney’s fees, or even modify the parenting plan entirely.
Can a timesharing schedule be changed later?
Yes, but it is not easy. You must prove to the court that there has been a “substantial, material, and unanticipated change in circumstances” since the original order was signed, and that modifying the schedule is in the child’s best interests.
Discuss Your Case
When you retain Greschner Law, you get the benefit of a dedicated legal team. My experienced staff and I work together to move your case forward efficiently.
I am personally involved in every case strategy, and clients receive my personal email and direct cell phone number.
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Joseph R. Greschner, Esq.
Joseph Greschner attended Barry University School of Law at night while working fulltime. After graduation, Joseph passed the Florida Bar Exam and handles family law as well as personal injury cases.
Joseph takes great pride in handling each client’s legal matters with personal care and concern. When you sign with Greschner Law, Joseph will share his cell phone number and email address. He will welcome every opportunity to work directly with you. Don’t be surprised if you call Greschner Law and Joseph picks up the phone himself!
Member of the Florida Bar, Osceola Bar, Orange County Bar, and Chamber of Commerce.
The process of divorce does not have to be stressful or contentious. I will work with you to focus on your goals while advising you on what’s realistic and in your best interest.
—Joseph Greschner
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Located in Kissimmee’s Historic Courthouse district.