📋 Florida Parenting Plans
Plan Smart. Prevent Conflict. Protect Your Kids.
Creating a parenting plan isn't just about getting through the moment — it's about preventing future battles. In Florida, modifying a parenting plan later can be difficult, expensive, and emotionally draining. That's why it's so important to get it right the first time. A well-drafted plan doesn't just outline time-sharing and responsibilities — it anticipates real-life challenges, sets clear boundaries, and helps avoid repeated trips back to court. At Family Matters Law Group, P.A., we help you build a comprehensive, customized plan that works now — and holds up when life changes later.
🧭 What Is a Parenting Plan in Florida?
A Parenting Plan is a written agreement or court order that outlines how separated or unmarried parents will share time and responsibilities for their child. Florida courts require a parenting plan in all cases involving time-sharing, and it must be approved by a judge.
But here's what matters most: no two families are the same, and neither should their parenting plans be.
🔍 What's Included in a Parenting Plan?
We help you create or modify a plan that covers:
⏱️ Time-Sharing Schedules
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Week-on/week-off
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2-2-3 or 5-2 rotations
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Holidays, birthdays, and summer break
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Long-distance or out-of-state arrangements
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Priority order (e.g., holidays override regular time-sharing)
🧠 Parental Responsibility
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Shared parental responsibility (the legal default)
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Sole or ultimate decision-making when safety or conflict is an issue
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Who decides on education, healthcare, religion, and other major decisions
💬 Communication Rules
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Preferred communication method (text, email, co-parenting apps)
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Child's right to contact the other parent
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How missed calls or tech issues are handled
🏫 School & Activities
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Which parent's address determines school
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Who pays for extracurriculars and transportation
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Handling tutoring, special education, and private school decisions
🧸 Childcare & Right of First Refusal
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When the other parent must be offered the chance to care for the child before hiring someone else
✈️ Travel & Relocation
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Rules for in-state, out-of-state, and international travel
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Notice requirements and relocation restrictions under Florida Statute §61.13001
💡 Special Provisions
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Screen time limits and tech rules
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Sleepovers, therapy protocols, and medical exceptions
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Accommodations for special needs or high-conflict families
🧠 Why Parenting Plans Matter
We all want to protect our kids from the emotional harm that can come with separation or divorce. Florida law supports both parents maintaining a meaningful relationship with their children — and so do we.
But without a clear, enforceable parenting plan, things can spiral. Conflicts get worse. Kids get caught in the middle. And court becomes inevitable.
Our goal? Help you avoid that.
⚖️ Legal Help for Parenting Plans
🔹 Flat Fee Legal Services
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Uncontested Parenting Plan or Modification – Starting at $2,500
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Contested Plans (Through Mediation) – Starting at $6,000
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Drafting & filing
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Parenting plan negotiation
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Mandatory disclosure
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Mediation prep and attendance
📌 Consultation required to confirm flat fee eligibility
🔹 DIY Legal Coaching & Education
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Parenting Plan Preparation – $900
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Financial Affidavit or Child Support Prep – $700
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Subscription Coaching Plans – from $350/month
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On-demand Parenting Plan Course
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We also offer legal coaching, document reviews, and mediation support for those who want to stay in control but still want guidance from an experienced Florida family law attorney.
🛠️ What Makes Our Plans Different?
✅ We don't do cookie-cutter parenting plans — we tailor them to your child's age, needs, and your family dynamic
✅ We anticipate future conflict points so you don't have to keep going back to court
✅ We bring legal and therapeutic insight: Leisa Wintz is both a family law attorney and a former marriage and family therapist
✅ We advocate fiercely in court — but always try to resolve things outside it first
🔁 Modifying a Parenting Plan
Parenting plans can be changed — but not easily.
To modify a plan in Florida, you typically need to show:
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A substantial change in circumstances (e.g., relocation, change in a parent's availability)
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That the change is in the child's best interest
Let us help you assess whether a modification is likely to succeed before spending time and money going back to court.
🌍 Co-Parenting Across State Lines
Yes, you still need a Florida parenting plan — even if one parent lives out of state. We'll make sure:
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Jurisdiction is properly established under the UCCJEA
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Travel, exchanges, and expenses are clearly addressed
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Neither parent can relocate the child without legal process
🛑 Safety Concerns? History of Abuse?
If abuse, addiction, or instability are part of your parenting situation, we'll help you build a plan that prioritizes your child's safety and protects you from unnecessary conflict. This can include supervised visits, emergency travel clauses, or limitations on communication.
💡 Why Choose Family Matters Law Group for Your Parenting Plan?
Not all attorneys — and certainly not all mediators — have the depth of experience or background to craft truly effective, child-focused parenting plans.
Here's why we stand out:
🧠 We Understand Families — Not Just the Law
Leisa Wintz, Esq. isn't just a seasoned family law attorney — she's also a former marriage and family therapist. That means we approach your parenting plan with both legal strategy and emotional intelligence. We understand how family dynamics, child development, and communication patterns influence what works (and what doesn't).
🎯 We Create Strategic, Practical, and Personalized Plans
We don't believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Every family is different — and so is every parenting plan we draft. Whether your situation involves long-distance parenting, children with special needs, complex work schedules, or high conflict — we tailor your plan accordingly.
⚖️ We Know What Judges Look For
With over two decades of experience in Florida family courts, we know how to draft parenting plans that judges appreciate: clear, enforceable, and centered on the child's best interest. We don't just aim to “check the boxes” — we help position your plan for approval and long-term success.
🤝 We Work Proactively to Prevent Future Conflict
We anticipate the common (and uncommon) issues that trip families up: travel, holidays, communication boundaries, changes in schooling, and more. Our goal is to keep you out of court later by drafting a plan that's rock-solid now.
💬 We Offer Options for Every Level of Involvement
Whether you need full legal representation or just strategic coaching and document drafting, we've got a path that fits your situation and your budget.
