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• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 741.01; County court judge or clerk of the circuit court to issue marriage license; fee.
  (1) Every marriage license shall be issued by a county court judge or clerk of the circuit court under his or her hand and seal. ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 741.011; Installment payments.
  An applicant for a marriage license who is unable to pay the fees required under s. 741.01 in a lump sum may make payment ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 741.02; Additional fee.
  Upon the receipt of each application for the issuance of a marriage license, the county court judge or clerk of the circuit court shall, in ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 741.03; County court judge or clerk of the circuit court not to send out marriage license signed in blank.
  It is unlawful for any county court judge or clerk of the circuit court in the state to send out of his or her office ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 741.0305; Marriage fee reduction for completion of premarital preparation course.
  (1) A man and a woman who intend to apply for a marriage license under s. 741.04 may, together or separately, complete a premarital ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 741.03055; Review of premarital preparation courses; pilot programs; questionnaire and curriculum.
  (1) Premarital preparation courses offered and completed by individuals across the state shall be reviewed by researchers from the Florida State University Center for Marriage ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 741.03056; Informational questionnaire.
  When applying for a marriage license, an applicant may complete and file with the clerk of the circuit court an unsigned anonymous informational questionnaire which ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 741.0306; Creation of a family law handbook.
  (1) Based upon their willingness to undertake this project, there shall be created by the Family Law Section of The Florida Bar a handbook explaining ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 741.04; Marriage license issued.
  (1) No county court judge or clerk of the circuit court in this state shall issue a license for the marriage of any person unless ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 741.0405; When marriage license may be issued to persons under 18 years.
  (1) If either of the parties shall be under the age of 18 years but at least 16 years of age, the county court judge ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 741.041; Marriage license application valid for 60 days.
  Marriage licenses shall be valid only for a period of 60 days after issuance, and no person shall perform any ceremony of marriage after the ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 741.05; Penalty for violation of ss. 741.03, 741.04(1).
  Any county court judge, clerk of the circuit court, or other person who shall violate any provision of ss. 741.03 and 741.04(1) ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 741.07; Persons authorized to solemnize matrimony.
  (1) All regularly ordained ministers of the gospel or elders in communion with some church, or other ordained clergy, and all judicial officers, including retired ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 741.08; Marriage not to be solemnized without a license.
  Before any of the persons named in s. 741.07 shall solemnize any marriage, he or she shall require of the parties a marriage license ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 741.09; Record of license and certificate.
  The county court judge and clerk of the circuit court shall keep a correct record of all marriage licenses issued, with the names of the ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 741.10; Proof of marriage where no certificate available.
  When any marriage is or has been solemnized by any of the persons named in s. 741.07, and such person has not made a ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 741.21; Incestuous marriages prohibited.
  A man may not marry any woman to whom he is related by lineal consanguinity, nor his sister, nor his aunt, nor his niece. A ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 741.211; Common-law marriages void.
  No common-law marriage entered into after January 1, 1968, shall be valid, except that nothing contained in this section shall affect any marriage which, ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 741.212; Marriages between persons of the same sex.
  (1) Marriages between persons of the same sex entered into in any jurisdiction, whether within or outside the State of Florida, the United States, or ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 741.23; Husband not liable for wife's torts.
  The common-law rule whereby a husband is liable for the torts of his wife is hereby ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 741.235; Doctrine of interspousal tort immunity abrogated.
  The common-law doctrine of interspousal tort immunity is hereby abrogated with regard to the intentional tort of battery, and the ability of a person ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 741.24; Civil action against parents; willful destruction or theft of property by minor.
  (1) Any municipal corporation, county, school district, or department of Florida; any person, partnership, corporation, or association; or any religious organization, whether incorporated or unincorporated, ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 741.28; Domestic violence; definitions.
  As used in ss. 741.28-741.31: (1) "Department" means the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. (2) "Domestic violence" means any assault, aggravated assault, ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 741.281; Court to order batterers' intervention program attendance.
  If a person is found guilty of, has had adjudication withheld on, or has pled nolo contendere to a crime of domestic violence, as defined ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 741.283; Minimum term of imprisonment for domestic violence.
  If a person is adjudicated guilty of a crime of domestic violence, as defined in s. 741.28, and the person has intentionally caused bodily ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 741.29; Domestic violence; investigation of incidents; notice to victims of legal rights and remedies; reporting.
  (1) Any law enforcement officer who investigates an alleged incident of domestic violence shall assist the victim to obtain medical treatment if such is required ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 741.2901; Domestic violence cases; prosecutors; legislative intent; investigation; duty of circuits; first appearance.
  (1) Each state attorney shall develop special units or assign prosecutors to specialize in the prosecution of domestic violence cases, but such specialization need not ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 741.2902; Domestic violence; legislative intent with respect to judiciary's role.
  (1) It is the intent of the Legislature, with respect to domestic violence cases, that at the first appearance the court shall consider the safety ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 741.30; Domestic violence; injunction; powers and duties of court and clerk; petition; notice and hearing; temporary injunction; issuance of injunction; statewide verification system; enforcement.
  (1) There is created a cause of action for an injunction for protection against domestic violence. (a) Any person described in paragraph (e), who is ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 741.31; Violation of an injunction for protection against domestic violence.
  (1) In the event of a violation of the injunction for protection against domestic violence when there has not been an arrest, the petitioner may ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 741.315; Recognition of foreign protection orders.
  (1) As used in this section, the term "court of a foreign state" means a court of competent jurisdiction of a state of the United ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 741.316; Domestic violence fatality review teams; definition; membership; duties; report by the Department of Law Enforcement.
  (1) As used in this section, the term "domestic violence fatality review team" means an organization that includes, but is not limited to, representatives from ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 741.3165; Certain information exempt from disclosure.
  (1)(a) Any information that is confidential or exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution and ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 741.32; Certification of batterers' intervention programs.
  (1) The Legislature finds that the incidence of domestic violence in Florida is disturbingly high, and despite efforts of many to curb this violence, that ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 741.325; Guideline authority.
  The Department of Children and Family Services shall promulgate guidelines to govern purpose, policies, standards of care, appropriate intervention approaches, inappropriate intervention approaches during the ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 741.327; Certification and monitoring of batterers' intervention programs; fees.
  (1) Pursuant to s. 741.32, the Department of Children and Family Services is authorized to assess and collect: (a) An annual certification fee not ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 741.401; Legislative findings; purpose.
  The Legislature finds that persons attempting to escape from actual or threatened domestic violence frequently establish new addresses in order to prevent their assailants or ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 741.402; Definitions; ss. 741.401-741.409.
  Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, as used in ss. 741.401-741.409, the term: (1) "Address" means a residential street address, school address, ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 741.403; Address confidentiality program; application; certification.
  (1) An adult person, a parent or guardian acting on behalf of a minor, or a guardian acting on behalf of a person adjudicated incapacitated ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 741.404; Certification cancellation.
  (1) If the program participant obtains a name change, he or she loses certification as a program participant. (2) The Attorney General may cancel a ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 741.405; Agency use of designated address.
  (1) A program participant may request that state and local agencies or other governmental entities use the address designated by the Attorney General as his ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 741.406; Voting by program participant; use of designated address by supervisor of elections.
  A program participant who is otherwise qualified to vote may request an absentee ballot pursuant to s. 101.62. The program participant shall automatically receive ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 741.408; Assistance for program applicants.
  The Attorney General shall designate state and local agencies and nonprofit agencies that provide counseling and shelter services to victims of domestic violence to assist ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 741.409; Adoption of rules.
  The Attorney General may adopt rules to facilitate the administration of this chapter by state and local agencies and other governmental ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 741.465; Public records exemption for the Address Confidentiality Program for Victims of Domestic Violence.
  (1) The addresses, corresponding telephone numbers, and social security numbers of program participants in the Address Confidentiality Program for Victims of Domestic Violence held by ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 742.011; Determination of paternity proceedings; jurisdiction.
  Any woman who is pregnant or has a child, any man who has reason to believe that he is the father of a child, or ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 742.021; Venue, process, complaint.
  The proceedings shall be in the circuit court of the county where the plaintiff resides or of the county where the defendant resides. The complaint ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 742.031; Hearings; court orders for support, hospital expenses, and attorney's fee.
  (1) Hearings for the purpose of establishing or refuting the allegations of the complaint and answer shall be held in the chambers and may be ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 742.032; Filing of location information.
  (1) Beginning July 1, 1997, each party to any paternity or child support proceeding must file with the tribunal, as defined in chapter 88 and ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 742.045; Attorney's fees, suit money, and costs.
  The court may from time to time, after considering the financial resources of both parties, order a party to pay a reasonable amount for attorney'...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 742.06; Jurisdiction retained for future orders.
  The court shall retain jurisdiction of the cause for the purpose of entering such other and further orders as changing circumstances of the parties may ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 742.07; Effect of adoption.
  Upon the adoption of a child, for whom support has been ordered, by some person other than the father, the liability of the father for ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 742.08; Default of support payments.
  Upon default in payment of any moneys ordered by the court to be paid, the court may enter a judgment for the amount in default, ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 742.09; Publishing names; penalty.
  It shall be unlawful for the owner, publisher, manager, or operator of any newspaper, magazine, radio station, or other publication of any kind whatsoever, or ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 742.091; Marriage of parents.
  If the mother of any child born out of wedlock and the reputed father shall at any time after its birth intermarry, the child shall ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 742.10; Establishment of paternity for children born out of wedlock.
  (1) This chapter provides the primary jurisdiction and procedures for the determination of paternity for children born out of wedlock. When the establishment of paternity ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 742.105; Effect of a determination of paternity from a foreign jurisdiction.
  A final order of paternity entered in a foreign jurisdiction, whether resulting from a voluntary acknowledgment or an administrative or judicial process, or an affidavit ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 742.107; Determining paternity of child with mother under 16 years of age when impregnated.
  (1) The Legislature intends to facilitate the criminal prosecution of persons 21 years of age or older who have impregnated a child under 16 years ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 742.108; Criminal penalties for false statements of paternity.
  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any person who knowingly and willfully provides false information to the sheriff's office, other law enforcement agency, or ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 742.11; Presumed status of child conceived by means of artificial or in vitro insemination or donated eggs or preembryos.
  (1) Except in the case of gestational surrogacy, any child born within wedlock who has been conceived by the means of artificial or in vitro ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 742.12; Scientific testing to determine paternity.
  (1) In any proceeding to establish paternity, the court on its own motion may require the child, mother, and alleged fathers to submit to scientific ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 742.13; Definitions.
  As used in ss. 742.11-742.17, the term: (1) "Assisted reproductive technology" means those procreative procedures which involve the laboratory handling of human ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 742.14; Donation of eggs, sperm, or preembryos.
  The donor of any egg, sperm, or preembryo, other than the commissioning couple or a father who has executed a preplanned adoption agreement under s. ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 742.15; Gestational surrogacy contract.
  (1) Prior to engaging in gestational surrogacy, a binding and enforceable gestational surrogacy contract shall be made between the commissioning couple and the gestational surrogate. ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 742.16; Expedited affirmation of parental status for gestational surrogacy.
  (1) Within 3 days after the birth of a child delivered of a gestational surrogate, the commissioning couple shall petition a court of competent jurisdiction ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 742.17; Disposition of eggs, sperm, or preembryos; rights of inheritance.
  A commissioning couple and the treating physician shall enter into a written agreement that provides for the disposition of the commissioning couple's eggs, sperm, ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 742.18; Disestablishment of paternity or termination of child support obligation.
  (1) This section establishes circumstances under which a male may disestablish paternity or terminate a child support obligation when the male is not the biological ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 743.01; Removal of disabilities of married minors.
  The disability of nonage of a minor who is married or has been married or subsequently becomes married, including one whose marriage is dissolved, or ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 743.015; Disabilities of nonage; removal.
  (1) A circuit court has jurisdiction to remove the disabilities of nonage of a minor age 16 or older residing in this state upon a ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 743.04; Removal of disabilities of persons entitled to benefits under the "Home, Farm and Business Loans Act."
  A minor authorized to participate in the rights, privileges, and benefits conferred by chapter 37 of Title 38, U.S.C., "Home, Farm and Business ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 743.045; Removal of disabilities of minors; executing contracts for a residential lease.
  For the sole purpose of ensuring that a youth in foster care will be able to execute a contract for the lease of residential property ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 743.05; Removal of disabilities of minors; borrowing money for educational purposes.
  For the purpose of borrowing money for their own higher educational expenses, the disability of nonage of minors is removed for all persons who have ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 743.06; Removal of disabilities of minors; donation of blood without parental consent.
  Any minor who has reached the age of 17 years may give consent to the donation, without compensation therefor, of her or his blood and ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 743.064; Emergency medical care or treatment to minors without parental consent.
  (1) The absence of parental consent notwithstanding, a physician licensed under chapter 458 or an osteopathic physician licensed under chapter 459 may render emergency medical ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 743.0645; Other persons who may consent to medical care or treatment of a minor.
  (1) As used in this section, the term: (a) "Blood testing" includes Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) testing and other blood testing deemed ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 743.065; Unwed pregnant minor or minor mother; consent to medical services for minor or minor's child valid.
  (1) An unwed pregnant minor may consent to the performance of medical or surgical care or services relating to her pregnancy by a hospital or ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 743.066; Removal of disability of minors adjudicated as adults.
  The disability of nonage of a minor adjudicated as an adult and in the custody or under the supervision of the Department of Corrections is ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 743.07; Rights, privileges, and obligations of persons 18 years of age or older.
  (1) The disability of nonage is hereby removed for all persons in this state who are 18 years of age or older, and they shall ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 743.08; Removal of disabilities of minors; artistic or creative services; professional sports contracts; judicial approval.
  (1) A contract made by a minor or made by a parent or guardian of a minor, or a contract proposed to be so made, ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 743.09; Removal of disabilities of minors; artistic or creative services; professional sports contracts; procedure for court approval; appointment of a guardian ad litem.
  (1)(a) A proceeding for the approval of a contract described by s. 743.08 shall be commenced by verified petition by: 1. Either natural ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 743.095; Removal of disabilities of minors; artistic or creative services; professional sports contracts; guardianship of the property.
  (1)(a) The court may withhold its approval of the contract sought to be approved under ss. 743.08 and 743.09 until the filing ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.101; Short title.
  This chapter may be cited as the "Florida Guardianship ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.1012; Legislative intent.
  The Legislature finds that adjudicating a person totally incapacitated and in need of a guardian deprives such person of all her or his civil and ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.102; Definitions.
  As used in this chapter, the term: (1) "Attorney for the alleged incapacitated person" means an attorney who represents the alleged incapacitated person. The attorney ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.1025; Additional definitions.
  The definitions contained in the Florida Probate Code shall be applicable to the Florida Guardianship Law, unless the context requires otherwise, insofar as such definitions ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.103; Guardians of incapacitated world war veterans.
  The provisions of this law shall extend to incapacitated world war veterans, provided for in 1chapters 293 and 294 or any amendment or revision of ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.104; Verification of documents.
  When verification of a document is required in this chapter or by rule, the document filed shall include an oath or affirmation or the following ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.105; Costs.
  In all guardianship proceedings, costs may be awarded. When the costs are to be paid out of the property of the ward, the court may ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.106; Notice.
  The requirements for notice under this chapter are those provided for in the Florida Probate Rules except as provided in s. 744.331(...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.107; Court monitors.
  (1) The court may, upon inquiry from any interested person or upon its own motion in any proceeding over which it has jurisdiction, appoint a ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.1075; Emergency court monitor.
  (1)(a) A court, upon inquiry from any interested person or upon its own motion, in any proceeding over which the court has jurisdiction, may ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.1076; Court orders appointing court monitors and emergency court monitors; reports of court monitors; findings of no probable cause; public records exemptions.
  (1)(a) The order of any court appointing a court monitor pursuant to s. 744.107 is confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.108; Guardian's and attorney's fees and expenses.
  (1) A guardian, or an attorney who has rendered services to the ward or to the guardian on the ward's behalf, is entitled to ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.1083; Professional guardian registration.
  (1) A professional guardian must register with the Statewide Public Guardianship Office established in part IX of this chapter. (2) Annual registration shall be made ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.1085; Regulation of professional guardians; application; bond required; educational requirements.
  (1) The provisions of this section are in addition to and supplemental to any other provision of the Florida Guardianship Law, except s. 744.3145. (...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.109; Records.
  (1) All hearings on appointment of a guardian; adjudication of incapacity; modification, termination, or revocation of the adjudication of incapacity; or restoration of capacity must ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.1095; Hearings.
  At any hearing under this chapter, the alleged incapacitated person or the adjudicated ward has the right to: (1) Remain silent and refuse to testify ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.201; Domicile of ward.
  The domicile of a resident ward is the county where the ward ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.202; Venue.
  (1) The venue in proceedings for declaration of incapacity shall be where the alleged incapacitated person resides or is found. The provisions of this section ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.2025; Change of ward's residence.
  (1) PRIOR COURT APPROVAL REQUIRED.--A guardian who has power pursuant to this chapter to determine the residence of the ward may not, without court ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.301; Natural guardians.
  (1) The mother and father jointly are natural guardians of their own children and of their adopted children, during minority. If one parent dies, the ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.3021; Guardians of minors.
  (1) Upon petition of a parent, brother, sister, next of kin, or other person interested in the welfare of a minor, a guardian for a ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.3025; Claims of minors.
  (1)(a) The court may appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the minor's interest before approving a settlement of the minor's portion ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.3031; Emergency temporary guardianship.
  (1) A court, prior to appointment of a guardian but after a petition for determination of incapacity has been filed pursuant to this chapter, may ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.304; Standby guardianship.
  (1) Upon a petition by the natural guardians or a guardian appointed under s. 744.3021, the court may appoint a standby guardian of the ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.3045; Preneed guardian.
  (1) A competent adult may name a preneed guardian by making a written declaration that names such guardian to serve in the event of the ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.3046; Preneed guardian for minor.
  (1) Both parents, natural or adoptive, if living, or the surviving parent, may nominate a preneed guardian of the person or property or both of ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.306; Foreign guardians.
  (1) When the residence of a ward of a foreign guardian is moved to this state, the guardian shall, within 60 days after such change ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.307; Foreign guardian may manage the property of nonresident ward.
  (1) A guardian of the property of a nonresident ward, duly appointed by a court of another state, territory, or country, who desires to manage ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.308; Resident guardian of the property of nonresident ward.
  (1) The court may appoint a person qualified under s. 744.309 as guardian of a nonresident ward's property upon the petition of a ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.3085; Guardian advocates.
  A circuit court may appoint a guardian advocate, without an adjudication of incapacity, for a person with developmental disabilities if the person lacks the capacity ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.309; Who may be appointed guardian of a resident ward.
  (1) RESIDENT.-- (a) Any resident of this state who is sui juris and is 18 years of age or older is qualified to act as ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.3115; Advance directives for health care.
  In each proceeding in which a guardian is appointed under this chapter, the court shall determine whether the ward, prior to incapacity, has executed any ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.312; Considerations in appointment of guardian.
  (1) Subject to the provisions of subsection (4), the court may appoint any person who is fit and proper and qualified to act as guardian, ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.3125; Application for appointment.
  (1) Every prospective guardian must complete an application for appointment as guardian. The application must list the person's qualifications to serve as a guardian. (...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.3135; Credit and criminal investigation.
  (1) The court may require a nonprofessional guardian and shall require a professional or public guardian, and all employees of a professional guardian who have ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.3145; Guardian education requirements.
  (1) Each ward is entitled to a guardian competent to perform the duties of a guardian necessary to protect the interests of the ward. (2) ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.3201; Petition to determine incapacity.
  (1) A petition to determine incapacity of a person may be executed by an adult person. (2) The petition must be verified and must: (a) ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.3215; Rights of persons determined incapacitated.
  (1) A person who has been determined to be incapacitated retains the right: (a) To have an annual review of the guardianship report and plan. (...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.331; Procedures to determine incapacity.
  (1) NOTICE OF PETITION TO DETERMINE INCAPACITY.--Notice of the filing of a petition to determine incapacity and a petition for the appointment of a ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.334; Petition for appointment of guardian or professional guardian; contents.
  (1) Every petition for the appointment of a guardian shall be verified by the petitioner and shall contain statements, to the best of petitioner's ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.3371; Notice of petition for appointment of guardian and hearing.
  (1) When the petition for appointment of a guardian for an incapacitated person is heard upon the conclusion of the hearing in which the person ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.341; Voluntary guardianship.
  (1) Without adjudication of incapacity, the court shall appoint a guardian of the property of a resident or nonresident person who, though mentally competent, is ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.342; Minors; guardianship.
  Upon petition, the court may appoint a guardian for a minor without appointing an examining committee or conducting an adjudicatory hearing pursuant to s. 744....
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.344; Order of appointment.
  (1) The court may hear testimony on the question of who is entitled to preference in the appointment of a guardian. Any interested person may ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.345; Letters of guardianship.
  Letters of guardianship shall be issued to the guardian and shall specify whether the guardianship pertains to the person, or the property, or both, of ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.347; Oath of guardian.
  Before exercising his or her authority as guardian, every guardian shall take an oath that he or she will faithfully perform his or her duties ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.351; Bond of guardian.
  (1) Before exercising his or her authority as guardian, every person appointed a guardian of the property of a ward in this state shall file ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.354; Validity of bond.
  No bond executed by any guardian shall be invalid because of an informality in it or because of an informality or illegality in the appointment ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.357; Liability of surety.
  No surety for a guardian shall be charged beyond the property of the ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.358; Liability of a guardian.
  (1) A guardian is not liable, solely because of the guardianship, for the debts, contracts, or torts of her or his ward. (2) In dealing ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.361; Powers and duties of guardian.
  (1) The guardian of an incapacitated person may exercise only those rights that have been removed from the ward and delegated to the guardian. The ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.362; Initial guardianship report.
  (1) Each guardian shall file with the court an initial guardianship report within 60 days after her or his letters of guardianship are signed. The ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.363; Initial guardianship plan.
  (1) The initial guardianship plan shall include the following: (a) The provision of medical, mental, or personal care services for the welfare of the ward; (...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.365; Verified inventory.
  (1) FILING.--A guardian of the property shall file a verified inventory of the ward's property. (2) CONTENTS.--The verified inventory must include the ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.367; Duty to file annual guardianship report.
  (1) Unless the court requires filing on a calendar-year basis, each guardian of the person shall file with the court an annual guardianship plan ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.3675; Annual guardianship plan.
  Each guardian of the person must file with the court an annual guardianship plan which updates information about the condition of the ward. The annual ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.3678; Annual accounting.
  (1) Each guardian of the property must file an annual accounting with the court. (2) The annual accounting must include: (a) A full and correct ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.3679; Simplified accounting procedures in certain cases.
  (1) In a guardianship of property, when all assets of the estate are in designated depositories under s. 69.031 and the only transactions that ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.368; Responsibilities of the clerk of the circuit court.
  (1) In addition to the duty to serve as the custodian of the guardianship files, the clerk shall review each initial and annual guardianship report ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.3685; Order requiring guardianship report; contempt.
  When a guardian fails to file the guardianship report, the court shall order the guardian to file the report within 15 days after the service ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.369; Judicial review of guardianship reports.
  (1) The court shall review the initial guardianship report within 60 days after the filing of the clerk's report of findings to the court. ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.3701; Inspection of report.
  (1) Unless otherwise ordered by the court, any initial, annual, or final guardianship report or amendment thereto is subject to inspection only by the court, ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.371; Relief to be granted.
  If it appears from the annual guardianship report that: (1) The condition of the ward requires further examination; (2) Any change in the proposed care, ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.3715; Petition for interim judicial review.
  (1) At any time, any interested person, including the ward, may petition the court for review alleging that the guardian is not complying with the ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.372; Judicial review of guardianships.
  The court retains jurisdiction over all guardianships. The court shall review the appropriateness and extent of a guardianship annually and: (1) If an objection to ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.3725; Procedure for extraordinary authority.
  Before the court may grant authority to a guardian to exercise any of the rights specified in s. 744.3215(4), the court must: (1) ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.373; Production of property.
  On the petition of a creditor or other interested person, including the ward, or on its own motion, the court may require a guardian of ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.3735; Annual appearance of the guardian.
  The court may require the guardian to appear before the court at the time the guardian files the annual guardianship report or at such other ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.374; Payments to guardian.
  If there is more than one guardian, either guardian may petition for an order directing the guardian of the property to pay to the guardian ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.381; Appraisals.
  When the court deems it necessary, appraisers may be appointed to appraise the property of the ward that is subject to the ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.384; Subsequently discovered or acquired property.
  (1) If a plenary guardian of the property of the ward learns of any property that is not included in previous inventories, the property shall ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.387; Settlement of claims.
  (1) When a settlement of any claim by or against the guardian, whether arising as a result of personal injury or otherwise, and whether arising ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.391; Actions by and against guardian or ward.
  If an action is brought by the guardian against the ward, or vice versa, or if the interest of the guardian is adverse to that ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.394; Suspension of statutes of limitations in favor of guardian.
  If a person entitled to bring an action is declared incapacitated before the expiration of the time limited for the commencement of it and the ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.397; Application of income of property of ward.
  (1) The court may authorize the guardian of the property to apply the ward's income, first to the ward's care, support, education, and ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.421; Petition for support of ward's dependents.
  Any person dependent on the ward for support may petition for an order directing the guardian of the property to contribute to the support of ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.441; Powers of guardian upon court approval.
  After obtaining approval of the court pursuant to a petition for authorization to act, a plenary guardian of the property, or a limited guardian of ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.442; Delegation of authority.
  (1) A guardian may designate a surrogate guardian to exercise the powers of the guardian if the guardian is unavailable to act. A person designated ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.444; Power of guardian without court approval.
  Without obtaining court approval, a plenary guardian of the property, or a limited guardian of the property within the powers granted by the order appointing ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.446; Conflicts of interest; prohibited activities; court approval; breach of fiduciary duty.
  (1) It is essential to the proper conduct and management of a guardianship that the guardian be independent and impartial. The fiduciary relationship which exists ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.447; Petition for authorization to act.
  (1) Application for authorization to perform, or confirmation of, any acts under s. 744.441 or s. 744.446 shall be by petition stating the ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.451; Order.
  (1) If a sale or mortgage is authorized, the order shall describe the property, and (a) If the property is authorized for sale at private ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.454; Guardian forbidden to borrow or purchase; exceptions.
  A professional guardian may not purchase property or borrow money from his or her ward. A guardian who is not a professional guardian may do ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.457; Conveyance of various property rights by guardians of the property.
  (1)(a) All legal or equitable interests in property owned as an estate by the entirety by an incapacitated person for whom a guardian of ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.461; Purchasers and lenders protected.
  No person purchasing or leasing from, or taking a mortgage, pledge, or other lien from, a guardian shall be bound to see that the money ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.462; Determination regarding alternatives to guardianship.
  Any judicial determination concerning the validity of the ward's durable power of attorney, trust, or trust amendment shall be promptly reported in the guardianship ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.464; Restoration to capacity.
  (1) VENUE.--A suggestion of capacity must be filed with the court in which the guardianship is pending. (2) SUGGESTION OF CAPACITY.-- (a) Any interested ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.467; Resignation of guardian.
  A guardian may resign and be relieved of his or her duties after the notice that the court may require and notice to the surety ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.471; Appointment of successor.
  A successor guardian must be appointed and duly qualified before a guardian shall be relieved of his or her duties and obligations as provided in ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.474; Reasons for removal of guardian.
  A guardian may be removed for any of the following reasons, and the removal shall be in addition to any other penalties prescribed by law: (...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.477; Proceedings for removal of a guardian.
  Proceedings for removal of a guardian may be instituted by the court, by any surety or other interested person, or by the ward. Reasonable notice ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.511; Accounting upon removal.
  A removed guardian shall file with the court a true, complete, and final report of his or her guardianship within 20 days after removal and ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.514; Surrender of property upon removal.
  The successor guardian shall demand of the removed guardian or her or his heirs, personal representative, or surety all the property of the ward and ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.517; Proceedings for contempt.
  If a removed guardian of the property fails to file a true, complete, and final accounting of his or her guardianship; to turn over to ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.521; Termination of guardianship.
  When a ward becomes sui juris or is restored to capacity, when the guardian has been unable to locate the ward through diligent search, or, ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.524; Termination of guardianship on change of domicile of resident ward.
  When the domicile of a resident ward has changed as provided in s. 744.2025, and the foreign court having jurisdiction over the ward at ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.527; Final reports and application for discharge; hearing.
  (1) When the court terminates the guardianship for any of the reasons set forth in s. 744.521, the guardian shall promptly file his or ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.528; Discharge of guardian named as personal representative.
  (1) A guardian authorized to manage property, who is subsequently appointed personal representative, must serve a copy of the guardian's final report and petition ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.531; Order of discharge.
  If the court is satisfied that the guardian has faithfully discharged her or his duties, has rendered a complete and accurate final report, and, in ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.534; Disposition of unclaimed funds held by guardian.
  (1) In all cases in which it is appropriate for the guardianship to terminate due to the ward's death and in which property in ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.602; Short title; scope of part.
  (1) This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Veterans' Guardianship Law." (2) The application of this part is limited to veterans ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.604; Definitions.
  As used in this part, the term: (1) "Adjudication by a court of competent jurisdiction" means a judicial decision or finding that a person is ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.607; Secretary of Veterans Affairs as party in interest.
  The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall be a party in interest in any proceeding for the appointment or removal of a guardian or for the ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.609; Procedure for commitment of veteran to United States Department of Veterans Affairs hospital.
  The procedure for the placement into a United States Department of Veterans Affairs hospital of a ward hereunder shall be the procedure prescribed in s. ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.613; Appointment of guardian for ward authorized.
  (1) Whenever, pursuant to any law of the United States or regulation of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, the secretary requires, prior to ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.616; Petition for appointment of guardian.
  (1) A petition for the appointment of a guardian may be filed in any court of competent jurisdiction by, or on behalf of, any person ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.617; Notice by court of petition filed for appointment of guardian.
  (1) When a petition for the appointment of a guardian has been filed pursuant to s. 744.616, the court shall cause such notice to ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.618; Persons who may be appointed guardian.
  (1) Notwithstanding any law with respect to priority of persons entitled to appointment, or nomination in the petition, the court may appoint some other individual ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.619; Bond of guardian.
  When the appointment of a guardian is made, the guardian shall execute and file a bond to be approved by the court in an amount ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.621; Inventory of ward's property; guardian's failure to file inventory; discharge; forfeiture of commissions.
  Every guardian shall, within 30 days after his or her qualification and whenever subsequently required by the circuit judge, file in the circuit court a ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.622; Guardian empowered to receive moneys due ward from the United States Government.
  A guardian appointed under the provisions of s. 744.616 may receive income and benefits payable by the United States through the United States Department ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.624; Guardian's application of estate funds for support and maintenance of person other than ward.
  A guardian shall not apply any portion of the estate of her or his ward to the support and maintenance of any person other than ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.625; Petition for support, or support and education, of ward's dependents; payments of apportioned benefits prohibit contempt action against veteran.
  (1) Any person who is dependent on a ward for support may petition a court of competent jurisdiction for an order directing the guardian of ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.626; Exemption of benefits from claims of creditors.
  Except as provided by federal law, payments of benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or the Social Security Administration to or for ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.627; Investment of funds of estate by guardian.
  Every guardian shall invest the funds of the estate in such manner or in such securities, in which the guardian has no interest, as allowed ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.631; Guardian's petition for authority to sell ward's real estate; notice by publication; penalties.
  (1) When a guardian of the estate of a minor or an incompetent ward, which guardian has the control or management of any real estate ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.634; Guardian's accounts, filing with court and certification to United States Department of Veterans Affairs; notice and hearing on accounts; failure to account.
  (1) Every guardian who receives on account of his or her ward any moneys from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs shall annually file ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.637; Certified copies of public records made available.
  When a copy of any public record is required by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to be used in determining the eligibility of ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.638; Clerk of the circuit court; fees; duties.
  Upon the filing of the petition for guardianship, granting of same, and entering decree thereon, the clerk of the circuit court is entitled to the ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.639; Attorney's fee.
  The fee for the attorney filing the petition and conducting the proceedings shall be fixed by the court in an amount as small as reasonably ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.641; Guardian's compensation; bond premiums.
  The amount of compensation payable to a guardian shall not exceed 5 percent of the income of the ward during any year and may be ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.643; Discharge of guardian of minor or incompetent ward.
  When a minor ward, for whom a guardian has been appointed under the provisions of this part or other laws of this state, attains his ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.646; Final settlement of guardianship; notice required; guardian ad litem fee; papers required by United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
  On the final settlement of the guardianship, the notice provided herein for partial settlement must be given and the other proceedings conducted as in the ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.649; Notice of appointment of general guardian; closing of veteran's guardianship; transfer of responsibilities and penalties to general guardian.
  When the appointment of a general guardian has been made in the proper court and such guardian has qualified and taken charge of the other ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.652; Construction and application of part.
  This part shall be construed liberally to secure the beneficial intents and purposes of this part and applies only to beneficiaries of the United States ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.653; Annual guardianship report.
  Guardians appointed under the Veterans' Guardianship Law shall not be required to comply with the provisions of s. 744....
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.701; Short title.
  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Public Guardianship ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.702; Legislative intent.
  The Legislature finds that private guardianship is inadequate where there is no willing and responsible family member or friend, other person, bank, or corporation available ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.7021; Statewide Public Guardianship Office.
  There is hereby created the Statewide Public Guardianship Office within the Department of Elderly Affairs. (1) The Secretary of Elderly Affairs shall appoint the executive ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.703; Office of public guardian; appointment, notification.
  (1) The executive director of the Statewide Public Guardianship Office, after consultation with the chief judge and other circuit judges within the judicial circuit and ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.704; Powers and duties.
  (1) A public guardian may serve as a guardian of a person adjudicated incapacitated under this chapter if there is no family member or friend, ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.705; Costs of public guardian.
  (1) All costs of administration, including filing fees, shall be paid from the budget of the office of public guardian. No costs of administration, including ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.706; Preparation of budget.
  Each public guardian, whether funded in whole or in part by money raised through local efforts, grants, or any other source or whether funded in ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.707; Procedures and rules.
  The public guardian, subject to the oversight of the Statewide Public Guardianship Office, is authorized to: (1) Formulate and adopt necessary procedures to assure the ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.708; Reports and standards.
  (1) The public guardian shall keep and maintain proper financial, case control, and statistical records on all matters in which the public guardian serves as ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.7081; Access to records by Statewide Public Guardianship Office; confidentiality.
  Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, any medical, financial, or mental health records held by an agency, or the court and its ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.7082; Direct-support organization; definition; use of property; board of directors; audit; dissolution.
  (1) DEFINITION.--As used in this section, the term "direct-support organization" means an organization whose sole purpose is to support the Statewide Public Guardianship ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.709; Surety bond.
  Upon taking office, a public guardian shall file a bond with surety as prescribed in s. 45.011 to be approved by the clerk. The ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.7101; Short title.
  Sections 744.7101-744.715 may be cited as the "Joining Forces for Public Guardianship ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.711; Legislative findings and intent.
  The Legislature finds that public guardianship programs are necessary to ensure that the rights and best interests of Florida's vulnerable indigent and incapacitated residents ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.712; Joining Forces for Public Guardianship grant program; purpose.
  The Joining Forces for Public Guardianship matching grant program shall be established and administered by the Statewide Public Guardianship Office within the Department of Elderly ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.713; Program administration; duties of the Statewide Public Guardianship Office.
  The Statewide Public Guardianship Office shall administer the grant program. The office shall: (1) Publicize the availability of grant funds to entities that may be ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.714; Eligibility.
  (1) Any person or organization that has not been awarded a grant must meet all of the following conditions to be eligible to receive a ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 744.715; Grant application requirements; review criteria; awards process.
  Grant applications must be submitted to the Statewide Public Guardianship Office for review and approval. (1) A grant application must contain: (a) The specific amount ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 747.01; Who are absentees under this law.
  (1) Any person serving in or with the Armed Forces of the United States, in or with the Red Cross, in or with the Merchant ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 747.011; Absentee incompetent for certain purposes.
  An "absentee" as defined in s. 747.01 is considered incompetent for the purposes of s. 4, Art. X of the State ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 747.02; Jurisdiction.
  The circuit court has jurisdiction to appoint a conservator of the estate of an absentee as defined in s. 747.01 upon a showing that: (...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 747.03; Petition.
  (1) The jurisdiction of the court shall be invoked by the filing of a petition by any person who would have an interest in the ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 747.031; Notice; hearing.
  (1) Notice of the hearing on the petition to appoint a conservator shall be given to all persons named in the petition by registered mail ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 747.032; Order of appointment.
  (1) If, after hearing, the court is satisfied that the person alleged to be an absentee is an absentee as defined in s. 747.01 ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 747.033; Oath.
  Every conservator, before exercising his or her authority as conservator, shall take oath that he or she will faithfully perform his or her duties as ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 747.034; Bond.
  The court may require the conservator to post a bond as required for a guardian under 1ss. 744.38 and 744.39. All provisions of ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 747.035; Rights, powers, and duties of conservator.
  (1) The conservator shall have all the rights, powers, and duties of a guardian of the property as established in chapter 744 and an absentee ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 747.036; Resignation or removal of conservator.
  The provision for resignation and removal of a guardian of the property in 1chapter 746 shall apply in the circuit court to resignation and removal ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 747.04; Termination of conservatorship.
  (1) At any time upon petition signed by the absentee, or on petition of an attorney in fact acting under an adequate power of attorney ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 747.051; Summary procedure.
  (1) If the wife of any person defined as an absentee in s. 747.01(1), or his next of kin if said absentee has ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 747.052; Procedure for order authorizing action by spouse or next of kin.
  (1) If the spouse, or the next of kin if there is no spouse, of any person defined as an absentee under s. 747.01(...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 751.01; Purpose of act.
  The purposes of ss. 751.01-751.05 are to: (1) Recognize that many minor children in this state live with and are well cared ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 751.011; Definitions.
  As used in ss. 751.01-751.05, the term "extended family member" is any person who is: (1) A relative within the third degree ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 751.02; Determination of temporary custody proceedings; jurisdiction.
  The following individuals may bring proceedings in the circuit court to determine the temporary custody of a minor child: (1) Any extended family member who ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 751.03; Petition for temporary custody; contents.
  Each petition for temporary custody of a minor child must be verified by the petitioner and must contain statements, to the best of petitioner's ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 751.04; Notice and opportunity to be heard.
  Before a decree is made under ss. 751.01-751.05, reasonable notice and opportunity to be heard must be given to the parents of ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 751.05; Order granting temporary custody.
  (1) At the hearing on the petition for temporary custody, the court must hear the evidence concerning a minor child's need for care by ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 752.001; Definitions.
  For purposes of this chapter, the term "grandparent" shall include great-...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 752.01; Action by grandparent for right of visitation; when petition shall be granted.
  (1) The court shall, upon petition filed by a grandparent of a minor child, award reasonable rights of visitation to the grandparent with respect to ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 752.015; Mediation of visitation disputes.
  It shall be the public policy of this state that families resolve differences over grandparent visitation within the family. It shall be the further public ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 752.02; Persons who must be served notice of petition; manner of service.
  Notice of the filing of, and a copy of, the petition for grandparental visitation rights shall be served on the parents of the minor child ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 752.07; Effect of adoption of child by stepparent on right of visitation; when right may be terminated.
  When there is a remarriage of one of the natural parents of a minor child for whom visitation rights may be or may have been ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 753.001; Definitions.
  As used in ss. 753.001-753.004: (1) A "supervised visitation program" exists where there is contact between a noncustodial parent and one or ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 753.002; Florida Family Visitation Network.
  There is hereby created the Florida Family Visitation Network, which shall have the following responsibilities subject to the availability of resources: (1) To serve as ...
• Florida Domestic Relations Code Section 753.004; Supervised visitation projects.
  Within its existing resources, the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences of the University of Florida may establish supervised visitation projects in communities throughout the ...

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