Form 12 970 D PDF Details

In the realm of family law, managing custody arrangements demands both precision and sensitivity, particularly when it involves extended family members. The Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.970(d), Waiver of Service of Process and Consent for Concurrent Custody by Extended Family, serves a critical function in these unique situations. This form permits a parent to officially consent to granting concurrent custody of their minor child or children to an extended family member, essentially agreeing to share custodial rights without the necessity of formal service of process. Service of process, typically involving the delivery of legal documents to formally notify someone of their involvement in a legal proceeding, is waived by the signing of this document. Concurrent custody allows an extended family member—defined as a relative within the third degree by blood or marriage to the parent, or a stepparent who is currently married to the parent and not involved in adverse legal actions against them—to care for the child or children alongside the parents. The form, which must be completed with precision in black ink, signed before a notary public or deputy clerk, and filed with the appropriate circuit court, underscores the importance of clear legal documentation in safeguarding the well-being of children within the family law context. It stipulates the rights granted to the petitioner, including making medical decisions, obtaining necessary records, enrolling the child in school, and otherwise attending to the child’s needs, while emphasizing the temporary nature of the arrangement and the parent's right to petition for the return of legal custody. The role of nonlawyers in assisting with the completion of the form is also delineated, ensuring clarity and compliance throughout the process.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW FORM, 12.970(D), WAIVER OF SERVICE OF PROCESS AND CONSENT FOR CONCURRENT CUSTODY BY EXTENDED FAMILY (04/11)

This form is to be completed and signed by a parent who agrees to grant concurrent custody of a minor child or child(ren) to an extended family member and who agrees to waive service of process. Service

of process occurs when a summons and a copy of the petition (or other pleading) that has been filed with the court are delivered by a deputy or private process server. Co urre t ustody ea s that an

eligible extended family member is awarded custodial rights to care for a child or children concurrently with the hild re ’s pare t or pare ts.

An Extended Family Member is:

A relative of a minor child within the third degree by blood or marriage to the parent;

OR

The stepparent of a minor child if the stepparent is currently married to the parent of the child and is not a party in a pending dissolution, separate maintenance, domestic violence, or other civil or criminal proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction involving one or both of the child(ren)’s pare ts as a adverse party.

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 the Petition for Concurrent Custody by Extended Family, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.970(b) is filed and keep a copy for your records.

Special notes. . .

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 must also 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 12.970(d), Waiver of Service of Process and Consent for Concurrent Custody By Extended Family (04/11)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE _______________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,

IN AND FOR _______________________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No: _______________________

Division: _______________________

__________________________________,

Petitioner,

and

__________________________________,

Respondent/Mother,

__________________________________,

Respondent/Father.

WAIVER OF SERVICE OF PROCESS AND CONSENT FOR CONCURRENT CUSTODY BY EXTENDED

FAMILY

I, ____________________________________________, the legal _____ Mother ____ Father of

{child re ’s name(s)} _____________________________________, having received a copy of the

Petition for Concurrent Custody by Extended Family filed herein and waived service of process, freely

and voluntarily consent to the Petition filed by {Petitio er’s Na e} ______________________________.

I realize that by signing this document, I am consenting to the Petitioner having temporary concurrent

custody of the minor child(ren) and that such concurrent custody is in the best interest of the child(ren).

Upon entry of an Order, the Petitioner shall be able to:

1. Consent to all necessary and reasonable medical and dental care for the child(ren), including

nonemergency surgery and psychiatric care;

2. Secure copies of the child(re ’s re ords, held y third parties, that are e essary for the are of the child(ren), including, but not limited to:

a.Medical, dental, and psychiatric records;

b.Birth Certificates and other records, and

c.Educational records.

3.Enroll the child(ren) in school and grant or withhold consent for the child(ren) to be tested or placed in special school programs, including exceptional education; and

4.Do all other things necessary for the care of the child(ren).

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.970(d), Waiver of Service of Process and Consent for Concurrent Custody By Extended Family (04/11)

I realize that the concurrent custody of my child(ren) by the Petitioner is temporary and that I may, at any time, petition the court to return legal custody to me.

Dated: _____________________________

_________________________________________

Signature of Parent

Printed Name: _____________________________

Address: __________________________________

City, State, Zip Code: ________________________

Telephone Number: _________________________

Fax Number: _______________________________

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]

I, {full legal name and trade name of nonlawyer} _________________________________________

a nonlawyer, whose address is {street} ________________________________________________,

{city} _______________________, {state} ___________, {phone} ____________________________,

helped {name} __________________________________ who is a Respondent, fill out this form.

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.970(d), Waiver of Service of Process and Consent for Concurrent Custody By Extended Family (04/11)

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