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Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12993A Supplemental Final Judgment Modifying Parental Responsibility and Visitation

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Supplemental Final Judgment Modifying Parental Responsibility, Visitation, or Parenting Plan/Time-Sharing Schedule and Other Relief

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,

IN AND FOR COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No.:
Division:

,

Petitioner,

and

,

Respondent.

SUPPLEMENTAL FINAL JUDGMENT MODIFYING PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY, VISITATION, OR PARENTING PLAN/TIME-SHARING SCHEDULE AND OTHER RELIEF

This cause came before this Court on a Supplemental Petition to Modify Parental Responsibility, Visitation, or Parenting Plan/Time-Sharing Schedule and Other Relief. The Court, having reviewed the file, having heard the testimony, and being otherwise fully advised, makes these findings of fact and reaches these conclusions of law:

SECTION I. FINDINGS

1. The Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter and the parties.

2. The last order establishing or modifying parental responsibility, visitation, a Parenting Plan, or time-sharing was entered on

3. There has been a substantial change in circumstances of the parties since the entry of the last order, specifically:

4. It is in the best interests of the minor child(ren) that the current parental responsibility, visitation, time-sharing schedule or Parenting Plan be changed because:

SECTION II. PARENTING PLAN ESTABLISHING PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AND TIME-SHARING WITH DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN)

1. Jurisdiction. The Court has jurisdiction to determine parental responsibility, to establish or approve a Parenting Plan, and time-sharing with regard to the parties’ minor child(ren) listed in paragraph 2 below.

2. The parties’ dependent or minor child(ren) is (are):

Name
Birth date






3. Parenting Plan. The parties shall comply with the Parenting Plan which is attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit .

SECTION III. CHILD SUPPORT

1. Modification of Child Support.

{Choose one only}

a. The modification of parental responsibility or time-sharing entered above does not necessitate a modification of child support. The previous order or final judgment establishing or modifying child support shall remain in effect.

b. The Court finds that there is a need for modification of child support and that the Mother Father (hereinafter Obligor) has the present ability to pay child support.

The amounts in the Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e), filed by the Mother Father are correct OR the Court makes the following findings:

The Mother’s net monthly income is $, (Child Support Guidelines %).

The Father’s net monthly income is $, (Child Support Guidelines %).

Monthly child care costs are $.

Monthly health/dental insurance costs are $.

2. Amount.

Child support established at the rate of $ per month for the children shall be paid commencing and terminating .

Child support shall be paid in the amount of $ per which is consistent with the Obligor’s current payroll cycle.

Upon the termination of the obligation of child support for one of the parties’ children, child support in the amount of $ for the remaining children shall be paid commencing and terminating .

This child support shall be paid in the amount of $ per consistent with the Obligor’s current payroll cycle.

Insert schedule for the child support obligation, including the amount, and commencement and termination dates, for the remaining minor or dependent children, which shall be payable as the obligation for each child ceases. Please indicate whether the schedule appears below or is attached as part of this form.

The Obligor shall pay child support until all of the minor or dependent child(ren): reach the age of 18; become emancipated, marry, join the armed services, die, or become self-supporting; or until further order of the court or agreement of the parties. The child support obligation shall continue beyond the age of 18 and until high school graduation for any child who is dependent in fact, between the ages of 18 and 19, and is still in high school, performing in good faith with a reasonable expectation of graduation before the age of 19.

If the child support ordered deviates from the guidelines by more than 5%, the factual findings which support that deviation are:

3. Arrearage/Retroactive Child Support.

{Choose one only}

a. There is no child support arrearage at the time of this Supplemental Final Judgment.

OR

b. The Mother Father shall pay to the other party the child support arrearage of:

$ for retroactive child support, as of .

$ for previously ordered unpaid child support, as of .

The total of $ in child support arrearage shall be repaid in the amount of $, per month payable in accordance with Obligor’s employer’s payroll cycle, and in any event at least once a month beginning until paid in full including statutory interest.

SECTION III. CHILD SUPPORT CONTINUED

4. Insurance.

[Indicate all that apply]

a. Health/Dental Insurance. Mother Father shall be required to maintain health and/or dental insurance for the parties’ minor child(ren), so long as reasonable in cost and accessible to the child(ren). The party providing insurance shall be required to convey insurance cards demonstrating said coverage to the other party;

OR

health and/or dental insurance is not reasonable in cost or accessible to the child(ren) at this time.

b. Reasonable and necessary uninsured medical/dental/prescription drug costs for the minor child(ren) shall be assessed as follows:

Shared equally by both parents.

Prorated according to the child support guideline percentages.

Other (explain):

As to these uninsured medical/dental/prescription drug expenses, the party who incurs the expense shall submit a request for reimbursement to the other party within 30 days, and the other party, within 30 days of receipt, shall submit the applicable reimbursement for that expense, according to the schedule of reimbursement set out in this paragraph.

5. Life Insurance (to secure payment of support).

To secure the child support obligations in this judgment, Mother Father Each parent shall maintain life insurance, in an amount of at least $, on his life her life his/her life naming the as the beneficiary(ies) OR naming the Mother Father as Trustee for the minor child(ren), so long as reasonably available.

The obligation to maintain the life insurance shall continue until the youngest child turns 18, becomes emancipated, marries, joins the armed services, dies, or becomes self-supporting.

6. IRS Income Tax Exemption(s).

The assignment of any tax exemption(s) for the child(ren) shall be as follows:

Further, each party shall execute any and all IRS forms necessary to effectuate the provisions of this paragraph.

7. Other provisions relating to child support:

SECTION IV. METHOD OF PAYMENT

Obligor shall pay court-ordered child support and arrears, if any, as follows:

1. Place of Payment.

a. Obligor shall pay court-ordered support directly to either the State Disbursement Unit or the central depository, as required by statute, along with any fee required by statute.

b. Both parties have requested and the court finds that it is in the best interests of the child(ren) that support payments need not be directed through either the State Disbursement Unit or the central depository at this time; however, either party may subsequently apply, pursuant to section 61.13(1)(d)3, Florida Statutes, to require payments through either the State Disbursement Unit or the central depository.

2. Income Deduction.

a. Immediate. Obligor shall pay through income deduction, pursuant to a separate Income Deduction Order which shall be effective immediately.

b. Deferred. Income deduction is ordered this day, but it shall not be effective until a delinquency of $, or, if not specified, an amount equal to one month’s obligation occurs.

Income deduction is not being implemented immediately based on the following findings: Income deduction is not in the best interests of the child(ren) because:

AND

There is proof of timely payment of a previously ordered obligation without an income deduction order, AND

There is an agreement by the Obligor to advise the Title IV-D agency, the clerk of court, and the Obligee of any change in Payor and/or health insurance OR

there is a signed written agreement providing an alternative arrangement between the Obligor and the Obligee and, at the option of the IV-D agency, by the IV-D agency in IV-D cases in which there is an assignment of support rights to the state, reviewed and entered in the record by the court.

3. Bonus/one-time payments. All % No income paid in the form of a bonus or other similar one-time payment, up to the amount of any arrearage or the remaining balance thereof owed pursuant to this order, shall be forwarded to the Obligee pursuant to the payment method prescribed above.

4. Other provisions relating to method of payment:

SECTION V. ATTORNEY’S FEES, COSTS, AND SUIT MONEY

1. Mother’s Father’s request(s) for attorney’s fees, costs, and suit money is (are) denied because

2. The Court finds there is a need for and an ability to pay attorney’s fees, costs, and suit money.

Mother Father is hereby ordered to pay to the other party $ in attorney’s fees, and $ in costs.

The Court further finds that the attorney’s fees awarded are based on the reasonable rate of $ per hour and reasonable hours.

Other provisions relating to attorney’s fees, costs, and suit money are as follows:

SECTION VI. OTHER

1. Other Provisions.

2. The Court reserves jurisdiction to modify and enforce this Supplemental Final Judgment.

3. Unless specifically modified by this Supplemental Final Judgment, the provisions of all final judgments or orders in effect remain the same.

DONE AND ORDERED at , Florida, on .
CIRCUIT JUDGE

I certify that a copy of the was:

mailed faxed and mailed e-mailed hand-delivered to the parties and any entities listed below on .

by

Petitioner (or his or her attorney)

Respondent (or his or her attorney)

Central Depository

State Disbursement Unit

Other:

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What this Supplemental Final Judgment is and when it applies

The Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.993A Supplemental Final Judgment Modifying Parental Responsibility and Visitation is a court document used to record a judge's decision that changes parental responsibility, time-sharing, or other custody-related terms after an initial final judgment. It memorializes agreed or litigated modifications, directs implementation details such as parenting plans or pick-up/drop-off logistics, and becomes enforceable once signed by the court and entered on the docket.

Why this form matters for custody and visitation changes

Using the approved Form 12.993A ensures the modification is formatted to Florida court expectations and includes the standard sections judges expect, reducing clerical rejections and clarifying enforceable terms.

Why this form matters for custody and visitation changes

Who commonly completes and signs this supplemental judgment

Lead parties and professionals who interact with this form before filing.

  • Parents or guardians initiating modifications to parental responsibility or visitation.
  • Family law attorneys preparing proposed orders and supporting pleadings.
  • Court clerks, judges, and mediators who review and enter the judgment.

Each user should confirm the judge's preferred language and local rules before filing to avoid processing delays.

Step-by-step: preparing and filing a supplemental judgment

Follow these core steps to prepare a clear, court-ready supplemental final judgment in Florida.

  • 01
    Review Existing Order: Compare current terms to requested changes.
  • 02
    Draft Form 12.993A: Populate caption, modified terms, and service details.
  • 03
    Attach Supporting Papers: Include motions, affidavits, or mediation certificates.
  • 04
    File and Serve: File with clerk and serve opposing party per local rules.

Typical e-filing and eSubmission workflow settings

Configure your digital workflow to match Florida court e-filing requirements and to capture proof-of-service metadata.

Field Configuration
Document Format PDF/A or flattened PDF preferred
Signing Method Judge signs on court docket; parties use typed or e-sign where allowed
Proof of Service Upload affidavit of service or docket entry
Metadata Include case number, county, and party emails

File-to-entry process for a supplemental final judgment

This sequence summarizes the main processing stages from submission to an enforceable order.

  • Prepare Filing: Complete Form 12.993A with attachments.
  • File with Clerk: Submit via county portal or in person.
  • Service and Proof: Serve opposing party and file affidavit.
  • Judicial Entry: Judge signs and clerk enters the judgment.

Digital signing and e-submission considerations

Electronic workflows must preserve the intent, attribution, and a reproducible record to meet ESIGN/UETA criteria.

  • Document Types: PDF, DOCX accepted for drafting; courts typically want final PDF
  • Authentication: Email/SMS OTP or higher-level ID proofing
  • Audit Trail: Timestamped log with IP and signer email

Confirm local court e-filing rules before relying on electronic signatures; courts retain discretion over acceptable submission methods.

Essential parts of a complete Supplemental Final Judgment

A professional Form 12.993A includes explicit, enforceable sections to avoid ambiguity and speed judicial review.

Case Caption

Accurate court name, county, case number, and full party names ensure the order associates with the correct docket and avoids clerical delays during entry or enforcement.

Findings

A concise factual and legal findings section explains why modification meets statutory standards and assists the judge in documenting the bases for changed parental responsibility or time-sharing.

Modified Schedule

A detailed time-sharing calendar with pickup/drop-off times, holiday rotations, and transportation responsibilities prevents future disputes and clarifies enforceable expectations for both parties.

Child Support/Expenses

If financial obligations change, include precise percentages, payment methods, and how extraordinary expenses are allocated to avoid confusion and collection issues.

Implementation Terms

Include custody exchange logistics, communication protocols, school contact updates, and decision-making authority to ensure day-to-day clarity for caregivers and third parties.

Entry Provision

A clause indicating the order becomes effective upon judicial signature and entry on the docket removes ambiguity about enforceability and the start date for compliance.

Security and compliance items to capture

ESIGN/UETA: Comply with electronic signature tests
Audit Trail: Keep timestamp and IP address
Data Encryption: TLS in transit; AES-256 at rest
HIPAA Note: Use BAA for health data
Access Controls: Role-based user permissions
Record Retention: Preserve signed copies and logs

Key risks from incorrect or incomplete filings

Clerk Rejection: Missing caption
Service Defect: Improper proof of service
Ambiguous Terms: Unenforceable schedule
Late Entry: Delayed enforceability
Conflict With Prior Order: Contradictions cause litigation
Privacy Exposure: Sensitive data disclosed

Common preparation pitfalls to avoid

  • Using vague scheduling language such as 'reasonable times' rather than specific dates and times increases the risk of future disputes and enforcement difficulties.
  • Failing to update child support or expense allocation sections when custody changes occur can create downstream collection disputes and arrearage calculations.
  • Omitting proof-of-service details or serving the wrong party frequently results in clerk rejection or additional hearings to correct service defects.
  • Submitting a version with track-changes or editable fields instead of a clean, final PDF can delay judicial entry and raise questions about document integrity.

Practical tips for accurate, enforceable submissions

Follow these best practices to minimize disputes, clerical rejection, and enforcement friction.

Use precise, calendar-based schedules
Write time-sharing as specific dates and times, include timezone if relevant, and provide examples for recurring holidays so courts can enforce exact pickup and drop-off obligations without interpretation.
Attach supporting evidence
Include affidavits, mediation results, parenting evaluations, or material change documentation to justify modification requests and to provide the judge with the factual basis required for entry.
Confirm local clerk requirements
Check county clerk e-filing formats, required cover sheets, and document naming conventions to prevent technical rejections and to ensure rapid docketing of the signed order.
Preserve authenticated records
Keep signed PDFs with embedded audit trails, proof-of-service affidavits, and the clerk-stamped filed copy for enforcement, appeals, and any future relocation or school enrollment disputes.

Typical processing milestones and timing expectations

Timeframes vary by county and case complexity; use these milestones to plan filings and hearings.

Motion Filing:

File the motion and proposed order as soon as grounds for modification exist

Service Period:

Serve opposing party per local rules; timeframe often 7–30 days depending on method

Hearing Scheduling:

Hearing dates depend on court calendar; expect multi-week scheduling in many counties

Judicial Entry:

Judge signs and clerk enters the order; effective date is entry date unless specified otherwise

Appeal Window:

Appeal periods vary; check local rules immediately after entry for exact deadlines

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Frequently asked questions and common issues

Answers to typical questions about validity, signatures, filing, and enforcement for Form 12.993A.


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