Can I get temporary sole custody of my child?

Yes, you can get temporary sole custody of your child in Florida. To do so, you must go to court and petition for temporary custody or parenting plan. After doing so, the court may grant you temporary sole custody if they believe it is in the best interest of the child. The court will consider factors such as the parents’ ability to care for the child, the child’s relationship with each parent, and any history or allegations of domestic violence or child abuse. In some cases, the court may order an investigation into the parenting ability of each parent. This would include a home visit from a court appointed investigator who would assess the environment, safety, and general welfare of the child in each parent’s custody. The court may also order psychological evaluations of the parents to ensure that the child is in the best living environment possible. The court will then consider the best interests of the child and determine if temporary sole custody is in their best interest. If so, the court will award temporary custody to one parent with the expectation that the arrangement will remain in place until the matter is settled in court. Once granted, the temporary custody order is binding and must be followed until either modified by the court or until the underlying case is resolved.

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