As a family mediator, I am excited by the recent changes to Florida's "custody statute."
The Florida Legislature amended Section 61.13, which was formerly titled "Custody and Support of Children." In doing so, it did away with the word "custody" and the terms "primary residential parent" and "noncustodial parent."
I am hopeful that since parents now don't have to fight about those dreaded labels, it just might be easier to come up with a "time sharing plan."
You can see the changes at http://laws.flrules.org/files/Ch_2008-061.pdf. It takes effect on Oct 1, 2008.
What do you think? Are these changes a good thing? Or will people "fight" anyway?
Post your comments and questions here.
Vivian
fldivorcemediation.com
Monday, June 16, 2008
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