The new law establishes a rebuttable presumption that equal timesharing (50/50 custody) is in the best interest of the child. Unless compelling reasons exist, courts will lean toward equal parenting time.
A parent who is repeatedly neglectful of the basic needs of her child. A parent who has been sexually abusing his child. A parent who is a substance abuse user is unreliable or unable to care for the child's needs.
(0-18 Years) After the child's birth and any time until the child reaches age 18, the mother and child's father can establish paternity if they fill out and sign the Acknowledgment of Paternity form (Form DH-432) . Both parents must fill out and sign this form in the presence of two witnesses or a notary public.
A child custody trial in Florida can take several months to a year to reach a final resolution. After the temporary custody hearing, the court typically sets a date for the actual child custody trial.
List of some of the child support forms in Florida commonly used: Child Support Guidelines Worksheet. Supplemental Petition for Modification of Child Support. Motion for Civil Contempt / Enforcement. Financial Affidavit (for annual income less than $50,000.00) Financial Affidavit (for annual income of $50,000.00 or more)