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Any divorce may be difficult and stressful. Divorces involving minor children are almost always emotionally challenging. Commonly a mental health professional is an asset in navigating the difficult time. If one parent alleges that the other parent is unfit to care for the children, or if the dispute between the parents regarding the timesharing is extreme, the judge may order the intervention of a Guardian Ad Litem. A Guardian Ad Litem is commonly a psychologist or an attorney that is charged with representing the interests of the children caught in the cross fire of divorce. The Guardian Ad Litem interviews the child, parents, teachers, and other important people in the child’s life to prepare a report including their recommendations to the judge.
In the event that the parties are unable to reach an agreement regarding timesharing (visitation), the judge will make the final determination. During the trial, the judge will hear the testimony of the mother, father, the Guardian Ad Litem (if one has been appointed), and any other witness with relevant testimony. The judge will then make the final determination based on what he believes to be in "the best interest of the child." In making this determination the judge will analyze the following factors:
Dana Pechersky has experience handling the above matters while helping to minimize the anxiety and emotional strains on her clients.
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Dana Pechersky is serving clients as a family law attorney in Broward and Miami-Dade counties, including Weston, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Davie, Tamarac, Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Lauderhill, Coconut Creek, Dania, Deerfield Beach, Everglades Parkway, Hallandale, Hollywood, Lauderdale Lakes, Pompano Beach, Miramar, Southwest Ranches, West Park, Miami Gardens, Hialeah, Coral Gables, Aventura, Miami Beach, North Miami Beach, Bal Harbour, Sunny Isles, Bay Harbor Islands, Biscayne Park, Doral, Key Biscayne, Miami Shores, Miami Lakes, Miami Springs, North Bay Village, Surfside, and Miami.
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