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This service cost $84.95 for an Adult name change and $119.95 for a Minor name change. Our fee includes the preparation of the forms and delivery of the forms in a data format. Paper or disk copies of the forms can be mailed to you (upon special request) for a small additional charge.

What You Need to Know About Relocation and Child Custody in Florida. Divorce and child custody in Florida can be a somewhat tricky procedure. A parent with custody in the Sunshine State who wants to move a child more than 50 miles away for more than 60 days must inform the other parent by law AND obtain consent.

Joint custody arrangements are the most common type of custody agreement. With joint custody, both parents split time with the child. Children travel between each parents' homes on a regular, scheduled basis. Time for holidays and special occasions is also divided between each parent.

?Concurrent custody? means that an eligible extended family member is awarded custodial rights to care for a child or children concurrently with the child(ren)'s parent or parents.

In Florida, there is no specific age at which a child can unilaterally decide which parent they want to live with. The court ultimately decides custody arrangements based on the best interests of the child. However, as children get older and more mature, their preferences may carry more weight with the court.

The parent(s) or guardian of the child can file a petition for a name change with the Chancery court in the county in which the minor resides. Florida Statute, Title VI, § 68.07.

A petition is filed by the parent seeking full custody to the county clerk's office. All necessary forms should be included, including a cover sheet, a Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act Affidavit, and a Child Support Guidelines Worksheet. Depending on your situation, other forms may also be needed.

The purpose of the financial affidavit is to determine the income, assets, liabilities, and expenses of each party, including any expenses for minor children the parties have in common or minor children from prior relationships.

File Your custody petition in the circuit court in the county where you or your child resides. Attempt to reach an agreement with the other parent. If no agreement is reached, enter dispute resolution voluntarily or by court order. If an agreement is reached, sign the form with the other parent before a notary.