Florida no longer uses the words “custody” and “visitation.” Instead, the law speaks of parental responsibility and time-sharing, framed around a written parenting plan that describes how parents will share the day-to-day tasks of raising a child.
Courts start from the principle that it is generally in a child’s best interest to have frequent and continuing contact with both parents. A parenting plan addresses the time-sharing schedule, how decisions get made, and how parents will communicate.
Every family is different, and the right plan depends on the specific circumstances. This overview is general information, not legal advice for any particular situation.