Florida · FL
A plain-English reference to Florida custody terminology, joint custody, parenting time, relocation, child preferences, and order changes.
Fla. Stat. § 61.13 (time-sharing and parenting plans). In Florida, courts generally describe the schedule as a time-sharing schedule. The court's decision is based on the child's best interests, not simply a parent's preferred percentage of time.
Since 2023, equal time-sharing is a rebuttable presumption.
Considered if the child is of sufficient intelligence, understanding and experience.
Fla. Stat. § 61.13001 governs moves over 50 miles for 60+ days — written agreement or a petition is required.
Requires a substantial, material and unanticipated change in circumstances.
Under the UCCJEA the child generally must have lived in the state for the 6 months before filing (or since birth, if younger). Florida requires a written parenting plan approved by the court in every case involving minor children.
Put regular time, holidays, exchanges, communication, and dispute steps in one written plan. Then keep the actual schedule and handoffs organized as circumstances change.
Florida applies the statute or rule summarized above and decides parenting time by the child's best interests. Read the official court resource before filing.
Fla. Stat. § 61.13001 governs moves over 50 miles for 60+ days — written agreement or a petition is required.
Requires a substantial, material and unanticipated change in circumstances.
Compare the rule with your written plan, schedule, and records before you file or negotiate.
Filing venue, required classes, and the terminology each state's courts use.
2-2-3, 2-2-5-5, week-on/week-off, and every other common rotation.
Count overnights across a full cycle the way state worksheets do.
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Applies your state's own guideline model to your numbers.
Terminology, parent-education requirements, and filing venue are taken from each state's court self-help materials and statutes. Requirements change — confirm with the court where you file.
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