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To modify the order, you must show the judge there is an issue that cannot wait to be resolved at trial. These matters include such issues as child endangerment or a parent violating the terms of the order. To modify temporary custody orders, you will need to include your reasoning for filing a motion to modify.
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.
Temporary custody in Florida is an arrangement for a trusted third party to have parental rights for a limited period. While it's preferred, parental consent isn't required for a court to grant temporary custody in Florida.
Modification via Mediation Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is a popular avenue for parents trying to arrange or modify custody agreements in California. Through ADR, you could achieve an official, legal custody modification without going to court. ADR is not a custody trial.
In determining that a parent is unfit, the court must find that the parent has abused, abandoned, or neglected the child, as defined in chapter 39. (4) The order granting: (a) Concurrent custody of the minor child may not eliminate or diminish the custodial rights of the child's parent or parents.
The process of modifying an existing parenting plan begins when you file a written motion in the court that ordered the previous parenting plan. Along with the motion, you must file a proposed parenting plan that you are asking the court to adopt.
If you want to change a temporary custody order, you'll have to file a motion, write an affidavit (written statement), and collect other affidavits from professionals, neighbors, friends, and family members who support your motion.
If you file a motion to change a temporary custody order, the judge may schedule a hearing to gather facts and information from all the witnesses. The court may, alternatively, choose to make a decision based on the affidavits and other paperwork you and the other parent submit.
Pursuant to section 751.05(7), Florida Statutes, at any time, either or both of the child(ren)'s parents may petition the Court to terminate the order granting temporary legal custody upon a finding that the patent requesting termination of the order is a fit parent, or by consent of the parties.