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12.970(c)

Waiver of Service of Process and Consent for Temporary Custody by Extended Family

Florida · Florida Supreme Court · Effective June 1, 2021

This form is used when a parent agrees to give temporary custody of a child to an extended family member and also agrees to waive being formally served with court papers. It asks the parent to consent to the temporary legal custody and related care decisions.

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This form is used by a parent who is giving temporary custody of a minor child to an extended family member. The parent signs it to agree to the temporary custody and waive formal service of court documents.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who needs to sign this form?
The form must be completed and signed by a parent who agrees to grant temporary custody to an extended family member.
What does 'waive service of process' mean?
It means the parent agrees not to require the formal delivery of a summons and a copy of the court papers by a deputy or process server.
What must happen after filling out the form?
The original form must be filed with the clerk of the circuit court, and the parent must sign it in front of a notary public or deputy clerk.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect June 1, 2021.

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