In Florida, if a parent stops using court-ordered timesharing, child support can be recalculated back to the date they stopped. Here’s how it works.
Category Archives: Custody & Parenting Plans
Medical Marijuana and Your Florida Parenting Plan: What Judges Actually Care About
A medical marijuana card isn’t a custody case. Learn how Florida parenting plans handle medical marijuana — and the mistake most parents make in court.
How to Modify a Parenting Plan in Florida: What Counts as a Substantial Change in Circumstances?
What it takes to modify a Florida parenting plan — the substantial and material change standard under Fla. Stat. § 61.13, explained in plain English.
You Can’t Have It Both Ways: Parenting Plans When One Parent Works Shifts
Work 24 on, 72 off? Here’s how Florida shift workers and co-parents build a parenting plan that works without fighting over every shift.
Divorcing With a Special-Needs Child: What Florida Parents Need to Plan For
Ways we help Four ways in LawyersFull & flat-fee representation MediatorsNeutral settlement, English or Spanish DIY Legal CoachesRepresent yourself, not alone Guardians ad LitemAn independent voice for the kids Also offered Coparenting Coaching & Education Paralegal Document Services DIY Divorce Packages Parenting Coordination Collaborative Divorce DIY Legal (App) Topics Divorce Custody & Parenting Child SupportContinue reading “Divorcing With a Special-Needs Child: What Florida Parents Need to Plan For”
Parenting Plans for Firefighters and Shift Workers in Florida: Stop Forcing a 9–5 Schedule on a Non-9–5 Life
Learn how to create a parenting plan in Florida that actually works for firefighters and shift workers. Real solutions for 24-hour shifts, rotating schedules, and time-sharing.
The Florida Parenting Plan: What the Supreme Court Form Covers — and What It Leaves Out
Learn what the Florida Supreme Court parenting plan form includes, what it leaves out, and the essential provisions you should add to prevent future litigation in your custody case.
How to Talk to Your Child About Divorce (Without Making It Worse)
Divorce is hard—but how you talk to your child about it matters. Learn how to keep conversations age-appropriate, reassuring, and focused on stability while avoiding harmful oversharing.
Florida 50/50 Timesharing: 5/2, 7/7, 2/2/3 — And Why Your Schedule Should Evolve as Your Child Grows
A breakdown of 5/2, 7/7, and 2/2/3 timesharing schedules in Florida and when each is appropriate. Learn why parenting plans should evolve as children age.
Introducing Leisa + Lisa and the Family Jam
Leisa Wintz and Dr. Lisa Sapanaro launch a new podcast exploring high-conflict families, custody battles, mental health in court, and real-life family systems. Subscribe on YouTube for upcoming episodes.