Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
My parenting plan isn't signed by the judge, but the final judgment establishing a parenting plan is. Is the parenting plan valid? They are two separate forms, the final judgment establishing a parenting plan is signed, the parenting plan itself isn't. The parenting plan doesn't have the case number on the top like the other form does. The reason I ask is not to hold my son from his father, but his father's friend away from my son. He has a male friend staying with him this weekend (his supposed weekend) that I am EXTREMELY uncomfortable with. His father thinks nothing of it, yet my maternal instinct says otherwise. I don't want to get in trouble, nor do I want my son around this shady character. What should I do?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Yes, the parenting plan is valid. Parenting plans don't get signed by the judge, just the judgment. Before you keep your son from his father, you should have a very, very good reason, especially if there is a parenting plan in place. Maternal instinct won't be much of defense when you are facing contempt of court or loss of timeshare.