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12.984(b)

Response by Parenting Coordinator

Florida · Florida Supreme Court · Effective October 1, 2021

This form is used by a person appointed as a parenting coordinator to tell the court whether they accept or decline the appointment. It also asks the coordinator to confirm their qualifications and disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

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Where this fits in a case

Respond

Stage: Respond

This form is used by a person who has been appointed as a parenting coordinator to formally respond to the court about their role in a case.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
The form is for the person who has been appointed as the parenting coordinator to fill out and sign. The form is titled 'Response by Parenting Coordinator.'
What must the coordinator do after signing?
After completing and signing, the coordinator must file the document with the clerk of the circuit court and give copies to the parents or their attorneys.
Does this form require the coordinator to be a lawyer?
The form discusses qualifications for licensed mental health professionals and notes that a person who is not an attorney is called a nonlawyer.

Revision history

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

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