Coral Gables, FL asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Florida

Q: Since my son has been 2 months now 3 years old, his father and I have a verbal agreement 50/50 custody but I'd like to

change that agreement to the traditional every other weekend with his father and possibly one day within the week, to give my son a more stable home. His father will fight this, are there laws where he can possibly gain more custody because of our original verbal agreement. no case nor agreement have ever been signed our filed with the court, only agreed verbally with a mediator's present.

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Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
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  • Freeeport, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: It is unlikely that the mediated verbal agreement will be enforced if you no longer agree to it's terms.

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Sabina Tomshinsky
Sabina Tomshinsky
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  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Gainesville, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: Time-sharing is governed by the "best interests" of the child standard. The status quo also carries weight. You may want to review section 61.13(3) of the Florida Statutes as to the factors that the Court considers when establishing a parenting plan with time-sharing schedule.

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