We previously wrote here about the three "musts" for an affidavit or declaration in Florida: it must be based on personal knowledge, it must contain facts as would be admissible in evidence, and it must demonstrate the affiant's competency to testify to the matters stated.
If you and the other parent have reached an agreement, you should file a Parenting Plan, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.995(a) or a Supervised Safety Focused Parenting Plan, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.995(b) which addresses the time-sharing schedule for the child(ren).
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.
Parent's stability: If a parent's living situation has become unstable or unsafe, such as losing a home or struggling with substance abuse. Parental behavior: Evidence of neglect, abuse, or failure to stick to the current custody agreement.
Filing for Full Custody of Your Child in Florida Pick the Right County. If you want to receive full custody of your child in Florida, you need to pick the right county. Fill Out the Paperwork. File the Petition Appropriately. Serve The Petition. Wait For a Response. Respond Appropriately.
Both parents must fill out and sign the form in the presence of a notary public provided by the hospital. This is the quickest and easiest way to establish paternity when the mother and father are not married. The man that signs the DH-511 form is the legal father as soon as the form is complete.
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