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Text: Based upon the time-sharing schedule, the Mother has a total of _____ overnights per year and the Father has a total of _____ overnights per year. Note: The two numbers must equal 365. F. TRANSPORTATION AND EXCHANGE OF CHILD(REN) Both parents shall have the child(ren) ready on time with sufficient clothing packed and ready at the agreed upon time of exchange. All necessary information and medicines will accompany the child(ren). The parties shall exchange travel information and finalize travel plans at least _____ days in advance of the date of travel. Except in cases of emergency, any parent requesting a change of travel plans after the date of finalization shall be solely responsible for any additional costs. 1. Automobile Transportation and Exchange If a parent is more than _____ minutes late without contacting the other parent to make other arrangements, the parent with the child(ren) may proceed with other plans and Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.950(a), Agreement for Relocation with Minor Child(ren) (03/15) - 336 - activities. {Choose only one} a._____ The _____ Mother _____ Father shall provide all transportation. b._____The _____ Mother _____ Father shall pick up the child(ren) at the beginning of the visit and the other parent shall pick up the child(ren) at the end of the visit. The exchange shall take place: c._____ At the parents’ homes unless otherwise agreed d._____At the following location unless the parties agree in advance to a different place________________________________________________________. e._____The parents shall meet at the following central location: ______________________________________________________________. f._____ Other: _________________________________________________________. 2. Airplane and Other Public Transportation and Exchange Airline regulations govern the age at which a child may fly unescorted. An older child or children may fly under such regulations as each airline may establish. Airline reservations should be made well in advance, and preferably non-stop. All flight information shall be sent to the other party(ies) at least _____days in advance of the flight by the party purchasing the tickets. If the child(ren) are flying accompanied by a party, the parent picking up the child(ren) shall exchange the child(ren) with the other parent at ________________________and the parent returning the child(ren) shall exchange the child(ren) at______________________________________________. If the exchange is to be made at the airport, the party flying in to pick up or drop off the child(ren) from/to the airport must notify the other party of any flight delays. Unless otherwise agreed in advance, if the child(ren) are flying unaccompanied, the parent taking the child(ren) to the airport must call the other parent immediately upon departure to notify the other parent that the child(ren) is/are arriving, and the parent who meets the child(ren) must immediately notify the other parent upon the child(ren)’s arrival. {Indicate all that apply} a._____ Until a child reaches the age of _____, the parties agree that the child(ren) shall take a direct flight and/or fly accompanied by__________________________. b._____Once a child reaches the age of ____ the child shall be permitted to fly accompanied by an airline employee. Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.950(a), Agreement for Relocation with Minor Child(ren) (03/15) - 337 - c._____ Once a child reached the age of ____ the child shall be permitted to fly unescorted. d._____Other: ___________________________________________________________. 3. Costs of Airline and Other Public Transportation The parents shall work together to purchase the most convenient and least expensive tickets. Unless otherwise agreed or in the case of an unavoidable emergency, any costs incurred by a missed travel connection shall be the sole responsibility of the parent who failed to timely deliver the child(ren) to the missed connection.{Indicate all that apply} a._____ Transportation costs are included in the Child Support Worksheets and/or the Order for Child Support and should not be included here. b._____The Mother shall pay ______% and the Father shall pay ______ % of the transportation costs. c._____ The Mother shall pay ______% and the Father shall pay _____% of the transportation costs for an adult to accompany the child(ren) during travel. d._____If the parents are sharing travel costs, the non-purchasing parent shall reimburse the other parent within ____ days of receipt of documentation establishing the travel costs. e._____Other: __________________________________________________________. 4. Foreign and Out-Of-State Travel {Indicate all that apply} a._____ Either parent may travel within the United States with the child(ren) during his/her time-sharing. The parent traveling with the child(ren) shall give the other parent at least _____ days written notice before traveling out of state unless there is an emergency, and shall provide the other parent with a detailed itinerary, including locations and telephone numbers where the child(ren) and parent can be reached at least _____ days prior to traveling. b._____Either parent may travel out of the country with the child(ren) during his/her time-sharing. At least _____ days prior to traveling, the parent shall provide a detailed itinerary, including locations, and telephone numbers where the child(ren) and parent may be reached during the trip. Each parent agrees to provide whatever documentation is necessary for the other parent to take the child(ren) out of the country. c._____ If a parent wishes to travel out of the country with the child(ren), he/she shall Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.950(a), Agreement for Relocation with Minor Child(ren) (03/15) - 338 - provide the following security for the return of the child(ren) _______________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________. d._____Other ___________________________________________________________. 5. Other travel and exchange arrangements: ____________________________________________________________________ ____ ________________________________________________________________________ G. EDUCATION 1. School designation. For purposes of school boundary determination and registration, the _____ Mother’s _____ Father’s address shall be designated. 2. {If Applicable} The following provisions are made regarding private or home schooling: _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ . 3. Other. __________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ H. DESIGNATION FOR OTHER LEGAL PURPOSES The child(ren) named in this Relocation Agreement are scheduled to reside the majority of the time with the _____ Mother _____ Father. This majority designation is SOLELY for purposes of all other state and federal laws which require such a designation. This designation does not affect either parent’s rights or responsibilities under this Relocation Agreement.
1. Between Parents All communications regarding the child(ren) shall be between the parents. The parents shall not use the child(ren) as messengers to convey information, ask questions, or set up schedule changes. The parents shall communicate with each other by: {Indicate all that apply}

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.950(a), Agreement for Relocation with Minor Child(ren) (03/15) - 339 - e._____Other:_____________________________________________________. 2. Between Parent and Child(ren) Both parents shall keep contact information current. Telephone or other electronic communication between the child(ren) and the other parent shall not be monitored by or interrupted by the other parent. “Electronic communication” includes telephones, electronic mail or e-mail, webcams, video-conferencing equipment and software or other wired or wireless technologies or other means of communication to supplement face to face contact. The child(ren) may have _____ telephone ____ e-mail _____ other electronic communication in the form of ___________________________________ with the other parent: (Choose only one) a.____ Anytime b.____ Every day during the hours of _________________ to _____________________. c.____ On the following days_______________________________________________ during the hours of ________________________ to ______________________. d.____ Other: ___________________________________________________________. 3. Costs of Electronic Communication shall be addressed as follows: ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ J. CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS OF THE PARENTING PLAN Temporary changes may be made informally without a written document. When the parents do not agree, the Parenting Plan remains in effect until further order of the court. Any substantial changes to the Parenting Plan must be sought through the filing of a supplemental petition for modification. K. DISPUTES OR CONFLICT RESOLUTION Parents shall attempt to cooperatively resolve any disputes which may arise over the terms of the Parenting Plan. The parents may wish to use mediation or other dispute resolution methods and assistance, such as Parenting Coordinators and Parenting Counselors, before filing a court action. SECTION III: CHILD SUPPORT AND INSURANCE A. If the requested modification is granted, the parties: 1.____ agree that child support should be modified, consistent with the modification of the time-sharing schedule 2.____ agree that child support will NOT be modified. Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.950(a), Agreement for Relocation with Minor Child(ren) (03/15) - 340 - B. The ____ Mother ____ Father (hereinafter “Obligor”) will pay child support, under Florida’s child support guidelines, section 61.30, Florida Statutes, to the other parent. The Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e), is completed and attached. This parent shall be obligated to pay child support at the rate of $____________, per month for the ______children {number of parties’ minor or dependent children} beginning {month, day, year} ______________________ and terminating _______________________{month, day, year}. Child support shall be paid in the amount of $______________ per ____________{week, month, other}, which is consistent with the Obligor’s current payroll cycle. Upon the termination of the obligation of child support for one of the parties’ children, child support in the amount of $________________ for the remaining________ children {total number of remaining children} shall be paid beginning ____________________ {month, day, year} and terminating ______________________ {month, day, year}. This child support shall be paid in the amount of $________________ per _____________ {week, month, other} consistent with the Obligor’s current payroll cycle. {Insert schedule for the child support obligation, including the amount, and commencement and termination dates, for the remaining minor or dependent children, which shall be payable as the obligation for each child ceases. Please indicate whether the schedule either ______ appears below or ______ is attached as part of this form. The Obligor shall pay child support until all the minor or dependent children: reach the age of 18, become emancipated, marry, die, joins the armed services; or become selfsupporting; or until further order of the court or agreement of the parties. The child support obligation shall continue beyond the age of 18, and until high school graduation for any child who is: dependent in fact; between the ages of 18 and 19; and is still in high school, performing in good faith with a reasonable expectation of graduation before the age of 19. If the child support amount above deviates from the guidelines by 5% or more, explain the reason(s) here: __________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________. C. Child Support Arrearage. There currently is a child support arrearage of $ ______________ for retroactive child support and/or $______________ for previously ordered unpaid child support. The total of $ ______________ in child support arrearage shall be repaid at the rate of $ ______________every ____ week ____ other week ____ month, beginning {date} __________, until paid in full including statutory interest. D. Health Insurance. 1.____The ____ Mother ____ Father will maintain health insurance for the parties’ minor Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.950(a), Agreement for Relocation with Minor Child(ren) (03/15) - 341 - child(ren). The party providing health insurance will provide insurance cards to the other party showing coverage. OR 2.____ Health insurance is either not reasonable in cost or accessible to the child(ren) at this time. Any uninsured/ unreimbursed medical costs for the minor child(ren) shall be assessed as follows: a.____Shared equally by both parents. b.____Prorated according to the child support guideline percentages. c.____Other {explain}: ______________________________________________________ As to these uninsured/unreimbursed medical expenses, the party who incurs the expense shall submit a request for reimbursement to the other party within 30 days, and the other party, within 30 days of receipt, shall submit the applicable reimbursement for that expense, according to the schedule of reimbursement set out in this paragraph. E. Dental Insurance. 1.____The ____ Mother ____ Father will maintain dental insurance for the parties’ minor child(ren). The party providing dental insurance will provide insurance cards to the other party showing coverage. OR 2.____ Dental insurance is either not reasonable in cost or available to the children at this time. Any uninsured/unreimbursed dental costs for the minor child(ren) shall be assessed as follows: d. _____Shared equally by both parents. e. _____Prorated according to the child support guideline percentages. f. _____Other {explain}: ___________________________________________________ As to these uninsured/unreimbursed dental expenses, the party who incurs the expense shall submit a request for reimbursement to the other party within 30 days, and the other party, within 30 days of receipt, shall submit the applicable reimbursement for that expense, according to the schedule of reimbursement set out in this paragraph. F. Life Insurance. The ____ Mother ____ Father shall be required to maintain life insurance coverage for the benefit of the parties’ minor child(ren) in the amount of $ _________________ until the youngest child turns 18, becomes emancipated, marries, joins the armed services, or dies. SECTION IV: OTHER ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.950(a), Agreement for Relocation with Minor Child(ren) (03/15) - 342 - ______________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.950(a), Agreement for Relocation with Minor Child(ren) (03/15) - 343 - I certify that I have been open and honest in entering into this relocation agreement. I am satisfied with this agreement and intend to be bound by it. Dated: ______________________ _______________________________________ Signature of Mother Printed Name: ___________________________ Address: _______________________________ City, State, Zip: __________________________ Telephone Number: ______________________ Fax Number: ___________________________ Designated E-mail Address(es):____________ ___________________________________ STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ____________________ Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on __________ by ___________________________. _______________________________________ NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK _______________________________________ {Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or deputy clerk.} ____ Personally known ____ Produced identification ____ Type of identification produced ________________________________ Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.950(a), Agreement for Relocation with Minor Child(ren) (03/15) - 344 - I certify that I have been open and honest in entering into this relocation agreement. I am satisfied with this agreement and intend to be bound by it. Dated: ______________________ _______________________________________ Signature of Father Printed Name: ___________________________ Address: _______________________________ City, State, Zip: __________________________ Telephone Number: ______________________ Fax Number: ____________________________ Designated E-mail Address(es):____________ ____________________________________ STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ____________________ Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on __________ by ___________________________. _______________________________________ NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK _______________________________________ [Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or deputy clerk.] ____ Personally known ____ Produced identification ____ Type of identification produced ________________________________ IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW: [fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} _______Mother ______Father. This form was completed with the assistance of: {name of individual} _________________________________________________________ , {name of business} __________________________________________________________ , {address} _____________________________________________________________________, {city} ____________, {state}___, {zip code} _________,{telephone number} ______________ . Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.950(a), Agreement for Relocation with Minor Child(ren) (03/15) - 345 - INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW FORM 12.950(b) MOTION FOR ORDER PERMITTING RELOCATION BY AGREEMENT (03/15) When should this form be used? This form should be used when the parents and every other person entitled to access to, visitation, or time-sharing with the minor child(ren) are in agreement and are asking the court to permit the relocation of the child(ren). “Other Person” means an individual who is not the parent, but with whom the child resides pursuant to court order, or who has the right of access to, time-sharing with, or visitation with the child(ren). You may file a Motion for Order Permitting Relocation with Agreement if the following are true:  One of the parents or a person entitled to access to or time-sharing with the children wishes to relocate the child(ren) to a residence more than 50 miles from the child(ren)’s principal place of residence at the time of the last order establishing or modifying time-sharing or at time of filing of the pending action.  There is an existing cause of action, judgment, or decree of record pertaining to the child(ren)’s residence or time sharing schedule.  The parents and every other person entitled to access to or time-sharing with the children have signed a written agreement, Agreement for Relocation with Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form, 12.950(a), or similar form which: 1. Reflects the consent to the relocation; 2. Defines an access or time-sharing schedule for the non-relocating parent and any other persons who are entitled to access or time-sharing; and 3. Describes, if necessary, any transportation arrangements related to access or time-sharing.  Your order regarding custody, primary residence, the parenting plan, time-sharing, or access to or with the child(ren) was entered before October 1, 2009 and the order does not expressly govern the relocation of the child(ren); was entered on or after October 1, 2009; or your case was pending on October 1, 2009. This form should be typed or printed in black ink. You must fill in all sections of the form. If you are an “other person” entitled to access, visitation, or time-sharing with the child(ren), substitute your name for Mother or Father in the form. After completing the form, you should sign the form before a notary public or deputy clerk. You should file the form in the county where the original order or judgment was entered. If the order or judgment was entered in another state, or if the child(ren) live(s) in another state, you should speak with an attorney about where to file this form. Instructions for Motion for Order Permitting Relocation by Agreement, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.950(b) (03/15) - 346 - IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file. The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed. IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial Administration. SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made. To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears. Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516. What should I do next? After completing this form, you should file the original with the clerk of the circuit court where there is an existing cause of action, judgment, or decree of record pertaining to the child(ren)’s residence or time-sharing schedule and keep a copy for your records. The original Agreement for Relocation with Minor Child(ren) should be attached to Motion or filed with the clerk of the circuit court at the same time. If both parties agree, the court may ratify the Agreement without the necessity of an evidentiary hearing. You should check with the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant for the proper way to submit the Motion and a proposed Final Judgment/Supplemental Final Judgment Granting Relocation, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.950(i), to the judge. If one or more of the parties to the Agreement timely requests a hearing in writing within 10 days after the date the Agreement is filed with the court, then you must notify the other party(ies) of the hearing by using a Notice of Hearing (General), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.923, or other appropriate notice of hearing form. The court will then enter an order after hearing. If a hearing is not timely requested, the court shall presume that relocation is in the best interest of the child(ren) and may Instructions for Motion for Order Permitting Relocation by Agreement, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.950(b) (03/15) - 347 - ratify the Agreement without an evidentiary hearing. Where can I look for more information? Before proceeding, you should read “General Information for Self-Represented Litigants” found at the beginning of these forms. The words that are in “bold underline” in these instructions are defined there. For further information, see chapter 61, Florida Statutes. If your case involved a modification of any provision relating to child support, you should also check with the clerk of the circuit court in the county in which you are filing the Motion for Order Permitting Relocation with Minor Child(ren) and Agreement for Relocation with Minor Child(ren) to determine if any other forms must be filed. Nonlawyer... Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Former 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every form he or she helps you complete. Instructions for Motion for Order Permitting Relocation by Agreement, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.950(b) (03/15) - 348 - IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE _____________________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ______________________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No: ________________________ Division: ________________________ _________________________________, Petitioner, And _________________________________, Respondent. MOTION FOR ORDER PERMITTING RELOCATION WITH AGREEMENT We, ______________________________________________ Father, {full legal name} __________________________________________________, Mother, {full legal name} and/or ________________________________ {full legal name} of Other Person entitled to Access or TimeSharing with child(ren), being sworn, certify that the following information is true: {fill in all blanks} 1. We are asking the Court to permit relocation of the minor child(ren) to a residence at least 50 miles from the child(ren)’s principal place of residence at the time of entry of the last order establishing or modifying time-sharing, or at the time of filing of the pending action. 2. There is an existing cause of action, judgment, decree of record pertaining the child(ren)’s residence or time-sharing schedule. 3. WE CONSENT TO THE RELOCATION OF THE MINOR CHILD(REN) to the following address: _________________________________________________________________________________. 4. The dependent or minor child(ren) is (are): Name(s) Birth Date(s) ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 5. Agreement. A written Agreement for Relocation with Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.950(a) or similar form, is filed with this motion which reflects consent to the relocation; defines an access or time-sharing schedule for the nonrelocating parent and any other persons who are entitled to access or time-sharing; and describes, if necessary, any transportation arrangements related to access or time-sharing. 6. The specific reasons for the proposed relocation of the child(ren) are:_________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ Motion for Order Permitting Relocation by Agreement, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.950(b) (03/15) - 349 - __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ Attach additional sheets if necessary. 7. This modification is in the best interests of the child (ren) because: {explain} ___________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 8. Hearing. We seek ratification of the agreement by court order: {choose only one} a.____ With hearing b.____ Without hearing 9. A completed Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d), is filed with this Agreement. 10. If not previously filed in this case, a completed Notice of Social Security Number, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(j), is filed with this Agreement. Motion for Order Permitting Relocation by Agreement, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.950(b) (03/15) - 350 - I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this motion and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or imprisonment. Dated: ______________________ _______________________________________ Signature of PETITIONER Printed Name: ___________________________ Address: _______________________________ City, State, Zip:___________________________ Telephone Number: _________________________ Fax Number:_______________________________ Designated E-mail Address(es):________________ ________________________________________ STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ____________________ Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on __________ by ___________________________. _______________________________________ NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK _______________________________________ [Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or deputy clerk.] ____ Personally known ____ Produced identification ____ Type of identification produced ________________________________ Motion for Order Permitting Relocation by Agreement, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.950(b) (03/15) - 351 - I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this motion and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or imprisonment. Dated: ______________________ _______________________________________ Signature of RESPONDENT Printed Name: ___________________________ Address: _______________________________ City, State, Zip:___________________________ Telephone Number: ______________________ Fax Number:____________________________ Designated E-mail Address(es)________________ _________________________________________ STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ____________________ Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on __________ by ___________________________. _______________________________________ NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK _______________________________________ [Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or deputy clerk.] _____ Personally known _____ Produced identification _____ Type of identification produced ________________________________ IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW: [fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ____Petitioner ____Respondent This form was completed with the assistance of: {name of individual__________________________________________________________________ , {name of business} ____________________________________________________________________, {address} ________________________________________________________________ , {city} _______________,{state}____, {zip code} __________,{telephone number} __________________. Motion for Order Permitting Relocation by Agreement, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.950(b) (03/15) - 352 - INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW FORM 12.950(c), PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE WITH DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN) AND RELOCATION (03/15) When should this form be used? This form should be used when a husband or wife is filing for dissolution of marriage, there are dependent or minor children and pursuant to Section 61.13001, Florida Statutes: 1. You plan to relocate your residence more than 50 miles from the principal place of residence you have at the time of filing this petition; and 2. The change of location is for at least 60 consecutive days, not including a temporary absence from your principal place of residence for purposes of vacation, education or the provision of health care for the minor child(ren). You and/or your spouse must have lived in Florida for at least 6 months before filing for dissolution of marriage in Florida. This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should sign the form before a notary public or deputy clerk. You should file the original with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where you live and keep a copy for your records. IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file. The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed. IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial Administration. SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.950(c) Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren) and Relocation (03/15) - 353 - procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made. To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears. Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516. What should I do next? For your case to proceed, you must properly notify your spouse and every other person entitled to access or time-sharing with the child(ren) of the petition. “Other Person” means an individual who is not the parent but with whom the child resides pursuant to court order, or who has the right of access to, time-sharing with, or visitation with the child(ren). If you know where he or she lives, you should use personal service. If you absolutely do not know where he or she lives, you may use constructive service. You may also be able to use constructive service if your spouse or the other person resides in another state or country. However, if constructive service is used, other than granting a divorce, the court may only grant limited relief. For more information on constructive service, see Notice of Action for Dissolution of Marriage, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.913(a), and Affidavit of Diligent Search and Inquiry, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.913(b). If your spouse is in the military service of the United States, additional steps for service may be required. See, for example, Memorandum for Certificate of Military Service, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.912(a). In sum, the law regarding constructive service and service on an individual in the military service is very complex and you may wish to consult an attorney regarding these issues. If personal service is used, the respondent has 20 days to answer after being served with your petition. Your case will then generally proceed in one of the following three ways: DEFAULT. If after 20 days, your spouse has not filed an answer, you may file a Motion for Default, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.922(a), with the clerk of court. Then, if you have filed all of the required papers, you may call the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant to set a final hearing. You must notify your spouse of the hearing by using a Notice of Hearing (General), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.923, or other appropriate notice of hearing form. UNCONTESTED. If your spouse files an answer that agrees with everything in your petition or an answer and waiver, and you have complied with mandatory disclosure and filed all of the required papers, you may call the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant to set a final hearing. You must notify your spouse of the hearing by using a Notice of Hearing (General), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.923, or other appropriate notice of hearing form. CONTESTED. If your spouse files an answer or an answer and counterpetition, which disagrees with or denies anything in your petition, and you are unable to settle the disputed issues, you should file a Notice for Trial, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.924, after you have complied with Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.950(c) Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren) and Relocation (03/15) - 354 - mandatory disclosure and filed all of the required papers. Some circuits may require the completion of mediation before a final hearing may be set. You should contact the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant for instructions on how to set your case for trial (final hearing). If your spouse files an answer and counterpetition, you should answer the counterpetition within 20 days using an Answer to Counterpetition, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.903(d). Where can I look for more information? Before proceeding, you should read “General Information for Self-Represented Litigants” found at the beginning of these forms. The words that are in “bold underline” in these instructions are defined there. For further information, see chapter 61, Florida Statutes. Special notes... If you do not have the money to pay the filing fee, you may obtain an Application for Determination of Civil Indigent Status from the clerk, fill it out, and the clerk will determine whether you are eligible to have filing fees deferred. If you want to keep your address confidential because you are the victim of sexual battery, aggravated child abuse, aggravated stalking, harassment, aggravated battery, or domestic violence, do not enter the address, telephone, and fax information at the bottom of this form. Instead, file a Request for Confidential Filing of Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(h). With this form, you must also file the following:  Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d).  Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e), if you are asking that child support be ordered in the final judgment. (If you do not know your spouse’s income, you may file this worksheet after his or her financial affidavit has been served on you.)  Affidavit of Corroborating Witness, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(i) OR photocopy of current Florida driver’s license, Florida identification card, or voter’s registration card (issue date of copied document must be at least six months before date case is actually filed with the clerk of the circuit court).  Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(1), if you and your spouse have reached an agreement on any or all of the issues.  Notice of Social Security Number, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(j).  Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or (c). (This must be filed with the petition if the petitioner seeks to establish child support. Otherwise, it must be filed within 45 days of service of the petition on the respondent.) Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.950(c) Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren) and Relocation (03/15) - 355 -  Certificate of Compliance with Mandatory Disclosure, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.932. (This must be filed within 45 days of service of the petition on the respondent, if not filed at the time of the petition, unless you and your spouse have agreed not to exchange these documents.)  Parenting Plan, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.995(a), Safety-Focused Parenting Plan, Form 12.995(b), or Relocation/Long-Distance Parenting Plan, Form 12.995(c). If the parents have reached an agreement, a signed and notarized Parenting Plan should be attached. If the parents have not reached an agreement, a proposed Parenting Plan may be filed. Updating Information. A parent or other person seeking to relocate has a continuing duty to provide current and updated information required by the relocation statute when that information becomes known. Parenting Plan and Time-Sharing. If you and your spouse are unable to agree on parenting arrangements and a time-sharing schedule, a judge will decide for you as part of establishing a Parenting Plan. The judge will decide the parenting arrangements and time-sharing based on the child(ren)’s best interests. Regardless of whether there is an agreement, the court reserves jurisdiction to modify issues relating to the minor child(ren). The judge may request a parenting plan recommendation or appoint a guardian ad litem in your case. This means that a neutral person will review your situation and report to the judge concerning parenting issues. The purpose of such intervention is to be sure that the best interests of the child(ren) is (are) being served. For more information, you may consult section 61.13, Florida Statutes. A parenting course must be completed prior to entry of the final judgment. You should contact the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant about requirements for parenting courses where you live. Listed below are some terms with which you should become familiar before completing your petition. If you do not fully understand any of the terms below or their implications, you should speak with an attorney before going any further.  Shared Parental Responsibility  Sole Parental Responsibility  Supervised Time-Sharing  No contact  Parenting Plan  Parenting Plan Recommendation  Time-Sharing Schedule Child Support. The court may order one parent to pay child support to assist the other parent in meeting the child(ren)’s material needs. Both parents are required to provide financial support, but one parent may be ordered to pay a portion of his or her support for the child(ren) to the other parent. Florida has adopted guidelines for determining the amount of child support to be paid. These guidelines are based on the combined income of both parents and take into account the financial contributions of Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.950(c) Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren) and Relocation (03/15) - 356 - both parents. You must file a Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or (c), and your spouse will be required to do the same. From your financial affidavits, you should be able to calculate the amount of child support that should be paid using the Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e). Because the child support guidelines take several factors into consideration, change over time, and vary from state to state, your child support obligation may be more or less than that of other people in seemingly similar situations. Alimony. Alimony may be awarded to a spouse if the judge finds that he or she needs it and that the other spouse has the ability to pay it. If you want alimony, you must request it in writing in the original petition or counterpetition. If you do not request alimony in writing before the final hearing, it is waived (you may not request it later). You may request either permanent alimony, bridge-the-gap alimony, durational alimony, lump sum alimony, or rehabilitative alimony. Marital/Nonmarital Assets and Liabilities. Florida law requires an equitable distribution of marital assets and marital liabilities. “Equitable” does not necessarily mean “equal.” Many factors, including child support, time-sharing, and alimony awards, may lead the court to make an unequal (but still equitable) distribution of assets and liabilities. Nonmarital assets and nonmarital liabilities are those assets and liabilities which the parties agree or the court determines belong to, or are the responsibility of, only one of the parties. If the parties agree or the court finds an asset or liability to be nonmarital, the judge will not consider it when distributing marital assets and liabilities. Temporary Relief. If you need temporary relief regarding temporary use of assets, temporary responsibility for liabilities, parental responsibility, relocation and time-sharing with child(ren), temporary child support, or temporary alimony, you may file a Motion for Temporary Support and Time-Sharing with Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.947(a) and a Motion for Temporary Relocation, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law From 12.950(e). For more information, see the instructions for those forms. Marital Settlement Agreement. If you and your spouse are able to reach an agreement on any or all of the issues, you should file a Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(1). Both of you must sign this agreement before a notary public or deputy clerk. Any issues on which you are unable to agree will be considered contested and settled by the judge at the final hearing. Parenting Plan. In all cases involving minor or dependent child(ren), a Parenting Plan shall be approved or established by the court. As you are seeking to relocate, the Parenting Plan must include a postrelocation schedule for access and time-sharing together with the necessary transportation arrangements. If you and your spouse have reached an agreement, you should file a Parenting Plan, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.995(a), a Safety-Focused Parenting Plan, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.995(b), or a Relocation/Long-Distance Parenting Plan, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.995(c), which addresses the time-sharing schedule for the child(ren). If you have not reached an agreement, a proposed Parenting Plan may be filed. If the parties are unable to agree, a Parenting Plan will be established by the court. Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.950(c) Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren) and Relocation (03/15) - 357 - Final Judgment Form. These family law forms contain a Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.990(c)(1), which the judge may use if your case is contested. If you and your spouse reach an agreement on all of the issues, the judge may use a Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (Uncontested), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.990(b)(1). You should check with the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant to see if you need to bring a final judgment with you to the hearing. If so, you should type or print the heading, including the circuit, county, case number, division, and the parties’ names, and leave the rest blank for the judge to complete at your hearing or trial. Nonlawyer. Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every form he or she helps you complete. Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.950(c) Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren) and Relocation (03/15) - 358 - IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE _____________________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ______________________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No: ________________________ Division: ________________________ ________________________________________, Husband, And _______________________________________, Wife. PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE WITH DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN) AND RELOCATION I, {full legal name} , the {Choose only one} ____ Husband ____ Wife, being sworn, certify that the following statements are true: 5. JURISDICTION/RESIDENCE _____ Husband _____ Wife _____ Both Spouses has/have lived in Florida for at least six (6) months before the filing of this Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. 6. The husband {Choose only one} _____ is _____ is not a member of the military service. The wife {Choose only one} _____ is _____ is not a member of the military service.