The Florida Supreme Court-approved Family Law Form 12.902(d), known as the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit, serves a critical function in family law proceedings within the state of Florida. This affidavit is a mandatory requirement in any case that involves determining parental responsibility, custody, or establishing time-sharing or visitation arrangements for minor children. Its necessity persists regardless of whether these issues are contested. This affidavit necessitates detailed information about the child's or children's residence history over the past five years, including specifics about the individuals they have lived with during this period. Furthermore, the form obligates the filing party to disclose any past or ongoing custody or visitation proceedings in which the minor child(ren) have been involved, across all jurisdictions. Preparation instructions specify that this document should be typed or printed in black ink, signed in the presence of a notary public or deputy clerk, and filed with the circuit court clerk of the county where the related petition was lodged. The form underscores the importance of e-filing in Florida's judicial system, setting forth specific guidelines for electronic service of documents, which has become a staple in the administration of justice. It also advises individuals on how to proceed with serving this form on the other party involved in the case. Additionally, it highlights the crucial shift in terminology as of October 1, 2008, regarding parental roles, underlining the need for a Parenting Plan that specifies the time-sharing schedule with the minor child(ren) and instructions for parties involved in domestic violence protection cases.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Form 12 902D |
| Form Length | 8 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 2 min |
| Other names | florida approved affidavit, 12 902 d, florida affidavit child form, custody form florida |