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12.983(a)

Petition to Determine Paternity and for Related Relief

Florida · Florida Supreme Court · Effective November 1, 2015

This form is used to ask the court to legally establish who the father of a minor child is, and also to ask the court to set rules for time-sharing and child support.

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This form is used by a birth mother or father when they are trying to legally establish paternity for a child or children.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who should file this form?
This form should be used by a birth mother or father. You must sign the original form in front of a notary public or deputy clerk before filing it with the court clerk.
What must I file with this petition?
When filing this petition, you must provide several documents, including a UCCJEA Affidavit and a Family Law Financial Affidavit.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect November 1, 2015.

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