Military deployment can create unique challenges for parents navigating custody and time-sharing in Florida. In this episode of <a href="https://sassoguerrerohenderlite.github.io/whensplithappens/">When Split Happens,</a> Jay Henderlite of Sasso Guerrero & Henderlite explains how Florida law protects the parental rights of deployed service members and what families can do to prepare before deployment.Jay discusses whether deployment can affect custody, how parenting plans should address military service, temporary modifications during deployment, virtual communication with children, delegation of time-sharing to family members, and why courts generally cannot make permanent custody changes based solely on military deployment.Whether you're an active-duty service member, military spouse, or co-parent, this episode offers practical guidance on protecting your parental rights while balancing the realities of military service.If you're facing a military custody issue in Jacksonville or Northeast Florida, understanding these legal protections can help you create a parenting plan that works both during and after deployment.This episode is part of our ongoing series covering military divorce and family law issues affecting service members and their families in Florida.Learn more at <a href="http://familylawyerjax.com">familylawyerjax.com</a>.Follow Sasso Guerrero & Henderlite on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sghfamlaw/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SGHLaw">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@sghlaw_">TikTok</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@sgh_law">YouTube </a>for Florida family law insights, legal updates, and practical guidance.

How Do Florida Courts Handle Custody When a Military Parent Is Deployed?

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