🧭 Understanding Custody in Florida
It's Not Called Custody Anymore — But It Still Matters More Than Ever.
In Florida, we no longer use the word “custody.” Instead, we talk about timesharing and parental responsibility — and both are legally defined through a Parenting Plan approved by the court.
At Family Matters Law Group, we help you understand, negotiate, and secure the parenting arrangement that fits your family and protects your children.
📘 Florida's Custody Law — What You Need to Know
Florida law puts your child's best interests first — not your title, gender, or income. As of 2023, there's a presumption of 50/50 timesharing, unless that arrangement is not in the child's best interest.
👩⚖️ Timesharing
Determines when your child is physically with each parent — including:
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Weekly or rotating schedules (like 2-2-3, 5-2, or week-on/week-off)
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Holidays and school breaks
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Summer vacation and travel time
🧠 Parental Responsibility
Determines who makes decisions about:
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Education
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Healthcare
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Religion
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Extracurriculars and more
Most families share parental responsibility, but courts can award ultimate decision-making or sole responsibility in high-conflict or unsafe situations.
⚖️ We Help You With:
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Creating or modifying Parenting Plans
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Navigating shared or sole decision-making authority
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Building structured holiday and vacation schedules
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Drafting customized timesharing arrangements
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Handling enforcement and contempt when orders are violated
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Filing for modifications after a significant change in circumstances
🧠 Why Work With Family Matters Law Group?
Attorney Leisa Wintz is a Florida family lawyer and a former marriage and family therapist. With over 20 years of experience helping families navigate parenting disputes, she brings a unique perspective to your case.
👩👧👦 We're moms, attorneys, and child-centered advocates.
📋 We don't do cookie-cutter parenting plans.
🧩 We create clear, enforceable solutions based on your family's actual needs.
💬 We prepare you for negotiation, mediation, or trial — whatever it takes to protect your child.
💼 Our Services for Custody and Parenting Plans
🔹 Full Legal Representation
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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, and negotiation
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Mandatory financial disclosure
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Mediation preparation and attendance
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Timesharing and child support strategy
🔹 DIY Legal Coaching & Drafting
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Parenting Plan Preparation – $900
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Document Review – $300/hour
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Child Support Guidelines – $700
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Subscription Coaching & Access to DIY Tools – from $350/month
🔗 Explore Subscription Plans
🔹 Mediation & Conflict Resolution
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Parenting Coordination
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Strategy sessions for high-conflict families
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Enforcement & modification consults
✏️ Don't Guess on the Details
A solid parenting plan avoids future conflict — and court.
We cover everything that could lead to disputes later, including:
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📱 Communication rules
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🩺 Medical decisions and mental health care
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✈️ Travel and relocation
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💻 Screen time and tech use
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💸 Shared expenses and reimbursements
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🧸 Right of first refusal for childcare
🔗 Take Our Parenting Plan Workshop
📞 Take the First Step
Whether you're drafting your first plan, modifying an old one, or responding to a difficult co-parent — we're ready to help.
🔗 Book a Legal Consultation
🔗 Join Our DIY Legal Group
🔗 Access Customizable Documents & Video Training
