Naples Florida Child Custody Lawyer

Collier County Visitation Attorney

Child custody and visitation disputes can be emotionally draining on all parties involved. You need an attorney who can help you through this difficult time and guide you through the legal process as painlessly as possible.

I am David T. Agoston and I have been a trial lawyer in Lee County and Collier County for more than 15 years. I have extensive experience in family courts. I would not put you through a child custody trial unless you really felt it was necessary and there was no other way to resolve your dispute.

Contact a Naples, Florida, child custody lawyer for a free consultation.

Understanding Child Custody in Florida

In 2008, the Florida legislature made a number of changes to the child custody and visitation laws. Child custody and visitation issues in Florida are now known as parental responsibility and parenting plans, which include decision making and time-sharing schedules.

Child Custody Trials

Parenting plan battles are damaging to children and expensive for parents. A typical Florida child custody trial can cost more than $10,000 in expert witness fees alone, not including attorneys' fees. Contested child custody cases can drag on for years and take an emotional toll on you and your child.

If we must go to court, the attorneys at David T. Agoston, Attorney at Law, are ready to help you. We have extensive trial experience. We always go to trial well prepared and ready to aggressively protect your rights.

Child Custody Negotiations

Most of the time, both parents have a strong motivation to negotiate and save themselves and their child the cost and stress of a trial. When you hire our firm, we will help you do this.

We know that judges often look at the past to determine the future. During your initial consultation, we will ask you where the child has been living, what visitation situation you have set up with your former partner and what voluntary child support has been given. We will use this information to assess your situation and inform you of the possible outcome of your case.

Contact a Collier County visitation attorney to discuss your parenting plan and visitation issues. We offer affordable rates and zealous advocacy.