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Step 1: Open the Form
Click the orange "Get Form Now" button to open Form 12.995(a) in the editor. The form loads instantly in your browser.
Step 2: Enter Case and Parent Information
Fill in the court name, case number, and both parents' names at the top of the form. Enter each parent's address, telephone number, and email address in Section I (Parents).
Step 3: List the Children
In Section II (Children), enter each minor child's full name and date of birth. List all children covered by this Parenting Plan.
Step 4: Set Parental Responsibility
Section IV covers parental responsibility. Select shared parental responsibility or designate one parent as the primary decision-maker for education, healthcare, and extracurricular activities. Include provisions for how parents will communicate about the children's needs.
Step 5: Define the Time-Sharing Schedule
Attach a detailed time-sharing schedule as an exhibit. Specify holiday, summer, and school-year schedules. Include transportation arrangements and procedures for handling changes to the schedule.
Step 6: Review and Save
Review all sections carefully. Click "Done" when finished. Download the completed Parenting Plan as a PDF and save at least two copies. Submit the signed plan to the court with your other family law filings.
Related Florida Family Law Forms
Florida courts use different parenting plan forms depending on the situation. For supervised time-sharing cases, use the Form 12.995(b) Supervised Parenting Plan. For relocations, use the Form 12.995(c) Long Distance Parenting Plan. Browse Florida parenting plan examples to guide your drafting. Cases with financial disputes also require a Family Law Financial Affidavit (Form 12.902(b)). If the court needs to act before the final order, you may need a temporary custody form as well.
