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The document provides instructions for completing the Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d), which is an affidavit required under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA). It outlines when to use the form, the process for filing it, including e-filing and e-service requirements, and details necessary information about minor children involved in custody proceedings. The affidavit must be notarized and filed with the circuit court, and a copy must be served to the other party. It also emphasizes compliance with confidentiality rules and provides guidance for self-represented litigants.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the UCCJEA Florida Affidavit in the editor.
Begin by entering your full legal name at the top of the form. This identifies you as the petitioner.
In Section 1, provide details about each minor child involved, including their full legal name, place of birth, date of birth, sex, and residence history for the past five years.
Proceed to Section 2 and indicate whether you have participated in any custody proceedings related to the child. If yes, provide details such as court name and case number.
In Section 3, disclose any pending custody or time-sharing proceedings. Again, include relevant details if applicable.
Complete Sections 4 and 5 regarding individuals not part of this proceeding and any existing child support orders respectively.
Finally, review all information for accuracy before signing in front of a notary public or deputy clerk.

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What is a Uniform Child Custody jurisdiction Act Affidavit Florida?

This is a Uniform Act drafted by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws in 1997 and has been adopted by the state of Florida. This document helps the court establish when, how, where and if a child custody case/parental responsibility and timesharing case can be established.

How does UCCJEA work?

The UCCJEA requires courts in different jurisdictions to communicate when one court exercises emergency jurisdiction if there is a pending custody proceeding in a court in another state, or if a court in another state has issued a custody order involving the same parties.

What is the UCCJEA in Florida?

The UCCJEA clarifies the priority of home state jurisdiction and does not allow states to recognize child custody determinations made by states that exercise initial subject-matter jurisdiction as a significant connection state when a child has a home state.

Do unmarried fathers have rights in Florida?

How to fill out the Florida Family Law UCCJEA Affidavit Instructions? Read all the instructions carefully. Fill out your personal information accurately. Provide details for each child as required. Sign the form before a notary public. Submit the completed form to the appropriate court. Florida Family Law UCCJEA Affidavit Instructions - Print Friendly printfriendly.com document florida-fami printfriendly.com document florida-fami

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.

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What is an example of UCCJEA?

For example, a parent could take a child to a State to which the child had no previous ties and a court in that State could exercise juris- diction and make or modify a custody determination.

What is the purpose of the UCCJEA in Florida?

The intended, and stated, purpose of the UCCJEA is avoiding jurisdictional competition between courts in different states in child custody cases.