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12.975(b)

Petition for Grandparent Visitation with Minor Child(ren) when One Parent has Been Found Criminally or Civilly Liable for the Death of the Other Parent

Florida · Florida Supreme Court · Effective March 1, 2023

This form is a request filed with the court asking for visitation rights for a grandparent or stepgrandparent. It is used when one parent of a minor child has died, and the other parent was found legally responsible (either criminally or civilly) for that death.

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This form is used by a grandparent or stepgrandparent who is filing for visitation rights under specific Florida laws. This situation occurs when a child's parent has died, and the other parent was found legally responsible for that death.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who should file this form?
A grandparent or stepgrandparent should file this form if they are seeking visitation rights under the specified circumstances.
What happens after filing?
The parent who is not deceased has 20 days to answer the petition after being served. The case can then proceed as default, uncontested, or contested.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect March 1, 2023.

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