North Kenwood & Historic Kenwood Child Custody & Support Attorney
When parents separate or divorce, few issues are as emotionally charged—or as important—as decisions about the care and financial support of their children. At the Law Office of Kevin F. Coleman, we help parents in North Kenwood and Historic Kenwood with child custody and support to protect their parental rights while making decisions that serve their children’s best interests.
Whether you’re facing a custody dispute, working out a parenting plan, or establishing or modifying child support, our firm is here to provide clear guidance, strong advocacy, and compassionate support.
Understanding Child Custody in Florida
Florida law uses the term “time-sharing” instead of “custody,” emphasizing that both parents should have frequent and continuing contact with their children whenever possible. The court prefers arrangements that promote shared parental responsibility, where both parents have a role in major decisions affecting the child’s life.
A time-sharing agreement outlines important matters such as where the child will live and when, holiday and vacation schedules, transportation arrangements, and decision-making authority for education, healthcare, and more.
Every family is different. Whether you’re pursuing equal time-sharing or seeking a plan that better fits your child’s needs, we’ll work with you to create a balanced, realistic, and enforceable parenting plan.
In Florida, all custody and time-sharing decisions are made based on the “best interests of the child.” The court considers factors such as:
- The child’s emotional and developmental needs
- Each parent’s ability to provide a stable, loving environment
- The physical and mental health of both parents
- Each parent’s involvement in the child’s life
- Any history of domestic violence or substance abuse
We build a strong case based on all relevant factors and promote your cause in a persuasive manner that reflects your commitment to your child’s well-being, whether you’re seeking to establish, enforce, or modify a time-sharing plan.
Establishing and Enforcing Child Support in North Kenwood and Historic Kenwood
Florida law requires both parents to contribute to the financial support of their children. In situations of divorce, separation, or whenever the parents are living apart, court-ordered child support can ensure the children are properly supported. In Florida, child support is calculated using a formula that considers each parent’s income, the number of overnights the child spends with each parent, childcare and health insurance costs, and the number of children being supported. Courts can deviate from the formula when presented with compelling reasons to do so by one or both parents.
We ensure that child support amounts are accurate and fair, whether you are the paying or receiving parent. If your financial circumstances have changed—or if the other parent is not following the court’s order—we can help you seek a modification or enforcement action.
Paternity and Parental Rights in Custody and Support
If parents are not married when a child is born, the father has no legal rights or responsibilities until paternity is established. Our firm helps both mothers and fathers legally establish paternity so they can seek child support or time-sharing rights and resolve disputes about parental responsibility.
Establishing paternity gives children the benefit of financial support, access to family medical history, and a legal relationship with both parents. It also gives fathers the right to be involved in their children’s lives.
Modifying Custody or Support Orders
Life changes—and so do children’s needs. If a custody arrangement or support order no longer works for your family, we can help you seek a modification. Common reasons include:
- A parent’s relocation
- Job loss or income changes
- A child’s evolving needs
- Concerns about the child’s safety or well-being
We work to ensure any modifications are legally enforceable and truly in the child’s best interests.
Helping Children and Families in North Kenwood & Historic Kenwood
Whether you’re co-parenting across St. Petersburg or sharing custody just a few blocks apart in North Kenwood or Historic Kenwood, having a clear parenting plan and fair support order makes life easier for everyone—especially your children.
Our firm is deeply familiar with the values and diversity of the local community. We know that families here come in all forms, and we treat each case with the personal attention, respect, and legal precision it deserves.
Contact the Law Office of Kevin F. Coleman Today
Your children are your top priority. Make sure their future—and your relationship with them—is protected by working with a family law attorney who truly understands what’s at stake. If you need help with child custody, support, or paternity in North Kenwood or Historic Kenwood, we’re ready to support you. Contact the Law Office of Kevin F. Coleman today.