The Child Custody Lawyers to Trust With Your Case in Tarpon Springs, FL

Do you need a child custody lawyer to represent you in an upcoming case? If you’re in Tarpon Springs, Florida, you can turn to the respected team at the Law Offices of Audrey A. Jefferis, P.A. We’re one of the area’s top family law firms, and the attorneys on our team have extensive experience handling parental responsibility (custody) and time-sharing (visitation) cases.

Will Your Child Have a Say?

One of the questions that our child custody lawyers most commonly receive is, “Will my child have a say in which parent gets custody?” Unfortunately, there’s no clear-cut answer. In Florida, a judge deciding a time-sharing matter will have the discretion to consider a child’s preference if they feel that the child is sufficiently mature. In making this determination, the judge might consider whether the child:

• Understands the choice they’re making
• Is being coached by one parent
• Is rebelling against the parent who currently has custody

It’s also important to note that even when a judge considers a child’s preferences, the child’s opinion will be just one of many factors taken into account, and the judge may still rule against the child’s wishes.

A Convenient Choice for Local Residents

At the Law Offices of Audrey A. Jefferis, P.A., we understand how stressful custody cases can be, and we want to help. Contact us today and we’ll gladly schedule a consultation with one of our child custody lawyers so that we can review the facts of your case and provide you with our initial thoughts on strategy and potential outcomes. Tarpon Springs, FL, is located directly between our offices in New Port Richey and Palm Harbor, so just let us know where you’d prefer to attend a meeting.