According to Florida laws, you and the other parent should consider the following factors when making decisions regarding the development of your parenting plan:
1. The best interests of the children.
2. The parents wishes.
3. The children's wishes.
4. The possibility of joint or shared custody.
5. The custody arrangements.
6. The social and economic welfare of the children.
7. The ability each parent has to caring a loving and affectionate relation ship with the children.
8. Any past domestic abuse or violence.
9. The distance between the residences of each parent.
10. Past parental roles.
The Florida courts realize you and the other parent know your own situation better than anyone else, which is why this is your opportunity to create a parenting plan that will maintain a family structure that is in the best interests of your child(ren).