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How to Request a Holiday Schedule Change Without Starting a Fight

How to Request a Holiday Schedule Change Without Starting a Fight

By Joseph "Joel" Lipinski November 18, 2025UncategorizedNo Comments

Holiday time is stressful enough without a parenting dispute adding fuel to the fire. But life happens — travel issues, work schedules, family emergencies, and last-minute changes can make the…

What If My Ex Doesn’t Follow Our Holiday Time-Sharing Schedule?

What If My Ex Doesn’t Follow Our Holiday Time-Sharing Schedule?

By Joseph "Joel" Lipinski November 11, 2025UncategorizedNo Comments

Introduction The holidays can be a joyful time — unless your ex suddenly refuses to follow the agreed-upon time-sharing plan. In Florida, holiday time-sharing schedules are legally binding once they’re…

Enforcing a Foreign Judgment in Florida: How Out-of-State Orders Are Recognized Here

By Joseph "Joel" Lipinski November 4, 2025UncategorizedNo Comments

Enforcing a Foreign Judgment in Florida: How Out-of-State Orders Are Recognized Here If you’ve already won a court order in another state, you might think it automatically applies in Florida.…

When Parents Disagree About the School Schedule in Florida

By Joseph "Joel" Lipinski October 28, 2025UncategorizedNo Comments

As the school year begins, many co-parents realize their old parenting plan doesn’t fit their child’s new routine. Class times, sports, and aftercare can quickly lead to confusion — or…

🏛️ How to Enforce a Parenting Plan in Florida

By Joseph "Joel" Lipinski October 21, 2025Uncategorized

When one parent refuses to follow the parenting plan, it can leave the other parent feeling powerless. Fortunately, if you need to enforce a parenting plan in Florida, the law…

Withholding Time-Sharing in Florida: What Happens If the Other Parent Isn’t Paying Child Support

By Joseph "Joel" Lipinski October 14, 2025Uncategorized

⚖️ Introduction Many Florida parents face the same dilemma: “If the other parent stops paying child support, can I keep the kids until they pay?” It’s a common and emotional…

Child Support Expenses in Florida: Do I Have to Share Beyond Support? | Lipinski Family Law

By Joseph "Joel" Lipinski October 7, 2025Uncategorized

Introduction Many Florida parents are surprised to learn that child support doesn’t always cover every cost that comes up while raising a child. From medical bills to extracurriculars, extra expenses…

How Judges Decide Time-Sharing in Florida

By Joseph "Joel" Lipinski September 30, 2025Uncategorized

Introduction When parents separate in Florida, one of the most pressing concerns is how the court will allocate time with the children. Florida law uses the term time-sharing instead of…

Florida Visitation Schedule Enforcement – What to Do if a Parent Doesn’t Follow the Plan

Florida Visitation Schedule Enforcement – What to Do if a Parent Doesn’t Follow the Plan

By Joseph "Joel" Lipinski September 23, 2025Uncategorized

Why Visitation Schedules Matter When a Florida court issues a parenting plan or visitation schedule, it is a legally binding order. These schedules protect the child’s best interests and give…

How Long Does It Take to Finalize a Divorce in Florida?

How Long Does It Take to Finalize a Divorce in Florida?

By Joseph "Joel" Lipinski September 16, 2025Uncategorized

If you’re considering divorce in Florida, one of the first questions you might ask is: “How long will this take?” The answer depends on several factors, including whether the divorce…