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FORM 12.950(b)

MOTION FOR ORDER PERMITTING RELOCATION BY AGREEMENT

(02/18)

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 Petitioner or Respondent 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)(02/18)

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. If you elect to participate in electronic service, which means serving or receiving pleadings

by electronic mail (e-mail), or through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, you must review Florida Rule of

Judicial Administration 2.516. You may find this rule at www.flcourts.org through the link to the Rules of

Judicial Administration provided under either Family Law Forms: Getting Started, or Rules of Court in the

A-Z Topical Index.

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

Instructions for Motion for Order Permitting Relocation by Agreement, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family

Law Form 12.950(b)(02/18)

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

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)(02/18)

Name(s)

Birth

Date(s)

________________________________________________________________________________

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, ______________________________________________ Petitioner, {full legal name}

__________________________________________________, Respondent, {full legal name} and/or

____________________________________________ {full legal name} of Other Person entitled to

Access or Time-Sharing 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):

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 non-relocating 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.

Motion for Order Permitting Relocation by Agreement, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form

12.950(b) (02/18)

__________________________________________________________________________________

6. The specific reasons for the proposed relocation of the child(ren) are:_________________________

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) (02/18)

_______________________________________

________________________________________

_______________________________________

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: ______________________

STATE OF FLORIDA

COUNTY OF ____________________

Signature of PETITIONER

Printed Name: ___________________________

Address: _______________________________

City, State, Zip:___________________________

Telephone Number: _________________________

Fax Number:_______________________________

Designated E-mail Address(es):________________

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) (02/18)

_______________________________________

________________________________________

_______________________________________

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: ______________________

STATE OF FLORIDA

COUNTY OF ____________________

Signature of RESPONDENT

Printed Name: ___________________________

Address: _______________________________

City, State, Zip:___________________________

Telephone Number: ________________________

Fax Number:______________________________

Designated E-Mail Address(es):_______________

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)(02/18)

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