Grandparent Visitation Petition
Petition + Summons + UCCJEA Affidavit + E-Filing
About This Service
Grandparent visitation in Florida is governed by Statute 752.011, which sets strict requirements for when grandparents can petition for court-ordered visitation. We'll prepare your Petition for Grandparent Visitation with Minor Children (Form 12.975(a)), Summons, and the mandatory UCCJEA Affidavit (Form 12.902(d)), then e-file everything with the court. The UCCJEA affidavit is required because Florida classifies grandparent visitation as a child custody proceeding under §61.503(4).
What's Included
Ideal For
- Grandparents whose adult child has divorced
- Grandparents when a parent is deceased or missing 90+ days
- Paternal grandparents of children born out of wedlock (if paternity established)
- Grandparents cut off from grandchildren after a parent's felony conviction
This Service May Not Be Right If...
- →Situations where both parents are married and neither is deceased, missing, or convicted of a felony — you likely lack standing under F.S. 752.011
- →Emergency situations where the child is in danger (contact us for emergency filing options)
Common Questions
What do I need to qualify to file?
Under Florida Statute 752.011, you can petition only if: the parents divorced, a parent is deceased, a parent has been missing 90+ days, a parent was convicted of a felony/violence offense, or the child was born out of wedlock (paternal grandparents). If none of these apply, you likely cannot petition.
Why is a UCCJEA Affidavit required?
Florida classifies grandparent visitation as a 'child custody proceeding' under §61.503(4). The UCCJEA Affidavit establishes that Florida has proper jurisdiction over the case. It's mandatory even if jurisdiction isn't disputed.
What's the standard of proof?
Clear and convincing evidence — one of the highest standards in civil law. You must show parental unfitness or significant harm to the child, an existing substantial relationship, that visitation serves the child's best interest, and that parents unreasonably denied visitation.
Do both parents get served?
Yes. Both parents must be properly served with the petition. If one parent supports your request and the other opposes it, both still need to be served.
How long does a grandparent visitation case take?
Typically 3-9 months from filing to final hearing, depending on the county, whether mediation is required, and how contested the case is.
+ $18.08 processing fee
Not included: Court filing fees ($300-$410 depending on case type and county, plus a ~4% statutory convenience fee for card payments), process server fees, notary fees, and other third-party costs are paid separately and are not included in this price.
A payment processing fee (2.9% + $0.30) will be added at checkout as a separate line item.
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