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Child custody and parenting plans in Florida
In Florida, a parenting course must be completed before the final judgment. Florida courts order shared parental responsibility unless they find it would be detrimental to the child. A Florida court-approved parenting plan must describe how parents will share the daily tasks of raising the child and include the time-sharing schedule.
Educational only. Not legal advice. Sources checked November 2, 2026.
What the official sources say
- In Florida, a parenting course must be completed before the final judgment. Florida Courts: Family Law Form Instructions. Checked November 2, 2026
- Florida courts order shared parental responsibility unless they find it would be detrimental to the child. Florida Statutes § 61.13. Checked November 2, 2026
- A Florida court-approved parenting plan must describe how parents will share the daily tasks of raising the child and include the time-sharing schedule. Florida Statutes § 61.13. Checked November 2, 2026
- Florida's Parent Education and Family Stabilization Course for divorcing parents must be at least 4 hours long. Florida Statutes § 61.21. Checked November 2, 2026
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How to keep these papers
Keep dated copies of the papers you already have in one place, and write the day something happened on the same day. KeepMyProof is a private phone app for that: folders with checklists, the day it happened next to the day you saved it, and one PDF of a folder when someone asks.
- Bank, retirement and debt statements
- Pay stubs and tax returns
- Household bills and expenses
- Home, car and property papers
- Agreements and court papers you have
- Messages sent to you
- Co-parenting log: dated handoff and visit notes
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Neighbouring states
- Child custody and parenting plans in Georgia
- Child custody and parenting plans in District of Columbia
- Child custody and parenting plans in Delaware
- Child custody and parenting plans in Hawaii
Questions
Where do these Florida facts come from?
Each fact on this page is copied from an official source: Florida Courts: Family Law Form Instructions; Florida Statutes § 61.13; Florida Statutes § 61.21. We checked that each source still says it on November 2, 2026. Rules and forms change, so open the official link and read the current version before you rely on it.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is educational only and is not legal advice. KeepMyProof is not a law firm. For advice about your situation, ask a lawyer licensed in Florida or your court's self-help center.
Which papers should I keep for divorce prep?
A good start: Bank, retirement and debt statements; Pay stubs and tax returns; Household bills and expenses; Home, car and property papers; Agreements and court papers you have; Messages sent to you; Co-parenting log: dated handoff and visit notes. Keep only papers you are allowed to have, write the date on each note, and keep originals somewhere safe.
How can I keep these papers private on my phone?
KeepMyProof keeps copies of the papers you already have in folders with checklists, encrypted on your phone, with no account and no ads. It is free for the first items you save. It is coming soon to Google Play.
Educational only. Not legal advice.