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12.983(g)

Final Judgment of Paternity

Florida · Florida Supreme Court · Effective March 1, 2015

This form is a Final Judgment of Paternity that the court uses to officially declare who the father of a child is. It also sets rules for parental responsibility, a parenting plan, and details the amount and payment schedule for child support.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used after a court case involving a Petition to Determine Paternity and for Related Relief, where the judge makes final decisions about parentage and support.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The court uses this form to make its final findings and orders in the case.
What does this form establish?
It establishes paternity, parental responsibility, a parenting plan, and the amount and schedule for child support.
Does this form require a filing fee?
The text mentions that the Obligor may pay court-ordered support directly to the State Disbursement Unit, along with any fee required by statute.

Revision history

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

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