There is nothing more precious to a parent than time with their children. Because of this, the ability to come up with a mutual agreed upon schedule between the parents would be difficult at times. As a result, the civil case for child custody is thereafter filed for the determination and assistance of the court.

The State of Florida implements the shared parental responsibility unless both parents are not able to agree to undertake the major decision makings for the benefit of the children, the court thereafter decides which parent is better fit. But the initial court’s decision generally recommends the participation of both parents in order to provide the utmost advantage to the child’s upbringing and life.

Under the law, the State of Florida always ensures the best interest of the child and the court upholds the law that carries out the decision to require both parents to provide financial support for their children. The law does not mandate the presumption rule for 50/50 custody but if the father establishes legal paternity, the father may be awarded the shared parental responsibility and with the 50/50 time-sharing.