This is a multi-state form covering the subject matter of the title.
This is a multi-state form covering the subject matter of the title.
Chapter 751 TEMPORARY CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILDREN BY EXTENDED FAMILY.
Ing to Florida law, the determination of being an unfit parent is based on the statutory criteria of abuse, abandonment, or neglect, with the overarching consideration of the child's best interests and the potential for future harm.
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.
To file your petition in person, take all of your paperwork to your county clerk's office. Go to County Resources to see your county's information. To file your petition online, go to the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal to file your petition. If you don't have an account already, you will need to sign up for an account.
The new law establishes a rebuttable presumption that equal timesharing (50/50 custody) is in the best interest of the child.
Emergency custody orders in Florida can be granted when there's reason to believe that a child is being abused, in imminent physical danger, or potentially at risk of being removed from the state.
Filing for Temporary Custody: To file for temporary custody in Florida, one needs to petition the court, providing necessary information about the child, the petitioner, and the reasons for seeking custody.
You need compelling evidence proving your child's other parent is unfit. Evidence could include: Testimony from friends, family, teachers, and other people in the child's life. Testimony from expert witnesses, including physicians, psychologists, counselors, etc.
In Florida, the termination of parental rights can only be enacted through a court order, following a legal process outlined by state law. A petition to terminate parental rights can be filed by a guardian, a state agency, or, in some cases, an individual with a vested interest in the child's welfare.
Time-Sharing – forms 12.905 (a) – Also known as “child custody.” Supplemental Petition to Modify Parenting Plan/Time-Sharing Schedule and Other Relief. The instructions found at the beginning of most forms are not the only place where you can get information about how a family case works.