<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sassoguerrerohenderlite.github.io/whensplithappens/"&gt;&lt;em&gt;When Split Happens&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, attorney Jay Henderlite of Sasso Guerrero &amp;amp; Henderlite breaks down one of the biggest misconceptions in Florida family law — the belief that mothers automatically get custody. Jay explains how Florida’s custody laws are gender-neutral, how courts apply the “best interests of the child” standard, and why both parents start on equal footing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll learn what judges look for when determining time-sharing, how the 2023 presumption of 50/50 custody works, and when equal time may not be appropriate. Jay also shares practical tips for parents in Jacksonville who are preparing for divorce, separation, or a custody case, including how to show involvement, maintain stability, and communicate effectively with the co-parent.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://familylawyerjax.com/"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sasso Guerrero &amp;amp; Henderlite&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; (Jacksonville, FL):&lt;/strong&gt; Family law attorneys serving Northeast Florida in divorce, child custody, child support, parenting plans, and paternity cases.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Follow Us: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/sghfamlaw/"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;,&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/SGHLaw"&gt; Facebook&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@sghlaw_"&gt;TikTok&lt;/a&gt;, &amp;amp; &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@sgh_law"&gt;YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

When Split Happens

Jay Henderlite

Do Moms Always Get Custody? The Truth About Child Custody

NOV 25, 20254 MIN
When Split Happens

Do Moms Always Get Custody? The Truth About Child Custody

NOV 25, 20254 MIN

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<p>In this episode of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sassoguerrerohenderlite.github.io/whensplithappens/"><em>When Split Happens</em></a>, attorney Jay Henderlite of Sasso Guerrero &amp; Henderlite breaks down one of the biggest misconceptions in Florida family law — the belief that mothers automatically get custody. Jay explains how Florida’s custody laws are gender-neutral, how courts apply the “best interests of the child” standard, and why both parents start on equal footing.</p><p>You’ll learn what judges look for when determining time-sharing, how the 2023 presumption of 50/50 custody works, and when equal time may not be appropriate. Jay also shares practical tips for parents in Jacksonville who are preparing for divorce, separation, or a custody case, including how to show involvement, maintain stability, and communicate effectively with the co-parent.</p><p><strong>About </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://familylawyerjax.com/"><strong>Sasso Guerrero &amp; Henderlite</strong></a><strong> (Jacksonville, FL):</strong> Family law attorneys serving Northeast Florida in divorce, child custody, child support, parenting plans, and paternity cases.</p><p><strong>Follow Us: </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/sghfamlaw/">Instagram</a>,<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/SGHLaw"> Facebook</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@sghlaw_">TikTok</a>, &amp; <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@sgh_law">YouTube</a></p>