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Child Custody Attorney Serving South Florida

A time-sharing schedule set today can shape how much of your child’s daily life you are part of for years afterward, from school mornings to holidays to the small, ordinary moments in between. Getting that arrangement right the first time can matter more than most parents realize when a case first begins.

Barash-Schatten Law Firm, P.A. can serve as the child custody attorney South Florida parents throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties turn to for parenting plan and time-sharing matters. Attorney Pamela Schatten, an AV-rated attorney recognized by her peers for legal ability and ethical standards, aims to work directly with every client from the first conversation forward rather than handing a case off to a rotating team of associates.

Why the Right Attorney Makes the Difference

A parenting plan that looks reasonable on paper can still leave a parent with far less time with their child than they intended, particularly once a schedule meets the reality of school calendars, work travel, or a co-parent who interprets the agreement loosely. A proposed time-sharing arrangement can also be written in a way that sounds balanced but functions very differently once it is actually lived out day to day. Having every detail reviewed before anything is signed may help reduce the chances of a workable-sounding plan turning into a source of ongoing conflict.

It is also easy to assume the other parent will approach the process in good faith, especially when both of you were once partners raising the same child together. That assumption can break down once a case is underway, which is often why families begin looking for a child custody attorney South Florida parents trust early in the process rather than after a dispute has already taken shape.

How We May Help With Child Custody and Time-Sharing

Florida family law no longer uses the word “custody.” Parental responsibility and time-sharing are the terms used instead, though most parents still search for and think about the issue as custody, which is why this page uses that word too. Representation in this area can start with identifying what matters most to protect, whether that is a specific overnight schedule, a say in school or medical decisions, or simply a workable routine both parents can actually follow.

From there, a proposed parenting plan can be built around your family’s actual schedule rather than a generic template, taking into account things like work hours, school location, and each parent’s existing involvement. When a time-sharing dispute is part of a broader divorce or paternity matter, that can typically be handled alongside everything else instead of as a separate case. If your situation is closer to an uncontested filing where both parents already agree on the basics, our uncontested divorce page may be worth a look as well.

Why Clients Choose Pamela Schatten

Ms. Schatten is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, a distinction based on peer review of both legal ability and ethical standards, and clients consistently describe her as thorough and conscientious in reviewing every detail of their case. She brings the same attention to a straightforward uncontested filing that she brings to a contested custody dispute, and our office typically responds to calls and emails within a couple of hours rather than days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Family law questions rarely have a one-size-fits-all answer, since the right approach depends
on your specific situation. Here are some of the questions clients may ask before their
first consultation.

Florida family law generally uses the terms parental responsibility and time-sharing rather than custody, though the underlying concern for most parents is the same: how decisions get made and how time is divided. Many people continue to search and speak informally using the word custody, and this page is written with that in mind.

Arrangements are generally built around what may serve a child’s day-to-day wellbeing, taking into account each parent’s involvement, the child’s routine, and the practical realities of a family’s situation. Every family’s circumstances are different, so a schedule that works well for one family may not translate directly to another.

A previously agreed-upon or ordered schedule can sometimes be revisited if a family’s circumstances change in a significant way, such as a relocation or a shift in a parent’s work schedule. Whether a specific change could qualify is worth discussing directly rather than assuming either way.

A proposed move can raise real questions about how an existing time-sharing schedule would continue to work, and addressing it early may help avoid a dispute that develops after a move has already been planned or started. Every situation depends heavily on its own specific details.

What Working With Our Firm Looks Like

Your first conversation with us is about your situation, not a sales pitch, and we tell you honestly what to expect for your case rather than what you want to hear. If your situation can realistically be resolved without years of litigation, we will tell you that too, and we will tell you plainly when it cannot.

You work directly with Ms. Schatten throughout your case, not a revolving cast of associates, and you will always know what is happening next and why.

If you are facing a divorce, a custody dispute, or a question about support, call Barash-Schatten Law Firm, P.A. at (954) 698-4644 to schedule a consultation at our Hollywood office. We also welcome contact through the form on our website, and we will let you know honestly what to expect for your specific situation.

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Contact the Firm

Start the conversation.

Tell us briefly what you need and how to reach you. Messages go directly to Pamela Schatten, and you will hear back within a couple of hours at most during the business day.

Office

Barash-Schatten Law
800 E Cypress Creek Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334

Telephone

305-868-7800

Toll free

1-833-DO-A-WILL

attypamschatten@gmail.com

Areas served

Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Lauderdale by the Sea, Hollywood Beach and Pompano Beach, plus the rest of Broward and Miami-Dade County

Office location, Fort Lauderdale