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The document provides instructions for using Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.970(a), which is a petition for temporary custody of a child by an extended family member under Chapter 751 of Florida Statutes. It outlines eligibility criteria, necessary consents from legal parents, filing procedures, and requirements for electronic filing and service. The form is intended for relatives or stepparents seeking temporary custody when parents are unfit or have consented. It also details the process to follow if parents contest the petition and includes information on additional required forms.

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What is the typical custody arrangement in Florida?

Custody in Florida is determined based on the best interests of the child. The court considers various factors, including each parents ability to provide for the childs needs, the childs relationship with each parent, and the moral fitness of the parents.

What is the new law on child custody in Florida?

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.

Is Florida a 50/50 state for child custody?

Joint custody arrangements are the most common type of custody agreement. With joint custody, both parents split time with the child. Children travel between each parents homes on a regular, scheduled basis. Time for holidays and special occasions is also divided between each parent.

Is Florida a 50 50 state when it comes to child custody?

Ultimately, the 50/50 timesharing presumption acts as a guideline for family courts in Florida when determining how divorced or separated parents will divide time among their children.

How does Florida decide child custody?

In Florida, a judge will typically rule in favor of shared physical custody so that each parent would have the opportunity to spend time with their child on a regular basis. In regard to legal custody, however, it is a parents ability to make major life decisions that differentiates the two.