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.
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).
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.
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.
Application forms: seven tips for success Be choosy. Before filling out an application form do your research. Don't dive straight in. Match your skills with the job description. Stick to the word count. Make sure you include all the information needed. Check, check and check again. Take a copy.