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Social Investigation Parent Best Interest Questionnaire

Please answer each question honestly and completely. If a question does not apply, write 'Not Applicable.' Your responses will assist in evaluating the statutory best-interest factors under section 61.13, Florida Statutes.

Case Name^*

Date^*

Parent Completing Form^*

A. Describe how you encourage and support your child's relationship with the other parent, including your willingness to follow the parenting plan and accommodate reasonable schedule changes.^*

B. Describe how parenting responsibilities should be divided after the litigation. Include any responsibilities delegated to third parties and explain why.^*

C. Explain how you place your child's needs above your own desires when making parenting decisions. Provide examples.^*

D. Describe the child's current living environment and explain why maintaining or changing that environment would be in the child's best interests.^*

E. Describe how the proposed parenting plan is practical considering distance, transportation, school, and extracurricular activities.^*

F. Is there any information regarding your moral fitness that you believe is relevant for the Court to consider?^*

G. Describe any physical or mental health concerns that may affect your parenting. If none, state 'None.'^*

H. Describe your child's adjustment to home, school, and community.^*

I. If appropriate, describe your understanding of your child's preferences and explain why you believe those preferences are or are not in the child's best interests.^*

J. Describe your knowledge of your child's teachers, friends, medical providers, hobbies, daily routine, and interests.^*

K. Describe the daily routine you provide, including discipline, homework, meals, bedtime, and structure.^*

L. Describe how you communicate with the other parent and how you keep each other informed about the child.^*

M. Describe any history or allegations of domestic violence, sexual violence, child abuse, abandonment, neglect, or safety concerns relevant to this case.^*

N. Describe any allegations that false information has been provided to the Court regarding abuse, neglect, or domestic violence.^*

O. Describe the parenting responsibilities you performed before litigation and during the pending litigation.^*

P. Describe your involvement in your child's school, medical care, extracurricular activities, and other important events.^*

Q. Describe the environment you provide that is free from alcohol or substance abuse concerns.^*

R. Describe the steps you take to protect your child from the litigation and avoid involving the child in adult conflict.^*

S. Describe your child's developmental needs and how you meet those needs.^*

T. Please provide any additional information you believe is relevant for the Court to consider.

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