Florida Statutes Title XLIII Chapter 751 - Temporary Custody Of Minor Children By Extended Family

• 751.01 - Purpose Of Act.
  The purposes of this chapter are to:(1) Recognize that many minor children in this state live with and are well cared for by members of their...
• 751.011 - Definitions.
  As used in this chapter, the term:(1) “Concurrent custody” means that an eligible extended family member is awarded custodial rights to care for a child concurrently...
• 751.02 - Temporary Or Concurrent Custody Proceedings; Jurisdiction.
  (1) The following individuals may bring proceedings in the circuit court to determine the temporary or concurrent custody of a minor child:(a) Any extended family member who...
• 751.03 - Petition For Temporary Or Concurrent Custody; Contents.
  Each petition for temporary or concurrent custody of a minor child must be verified by the petitioner, who must be an extended family member, and...
• 751.04 - Notice And Opportunity To Be Heard.
  Before a decree is made under this chapter, reasonable notice and opportunity to be heard must be given to the parents of the minor child...
• 751.05 - Order Granting Temporary Or Concurrent Custody.
  (1) At the hearing on the petition for temporary or concurrent custody, the court must hear the evidence concerning a minor child’s need for care by...

Last modified: September 23, 2016