Title VI, Civil Practice and Procedure

As used in this part:(1) “Adult” means an individual who has attained 18 years of age or who has had the disability of nonage removed under chapter 743.(2) “Caretaking authority” means the right to live with and care for a child on a day-to-day basis. The term includes physical c…

In addition to other remedies authorized by general law, if a court finds that a party to a proceeding acts in bad faith or intentionally fails to comply with this part or a court order issued under this part, the court may assess any remedies under this chapter against the party…

(1) A court may issue an order regarding custodial responsibility only if the court has jurisdiction under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act.(2) For purposes of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, the residence of the deploying par…

(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (3), and subject to subsection (2), a deploying parent shall notify in a record to the other parent:(a) A pending deployment not later than 7 days after receiving notice of deployment unless he or she is reasonably prevented from doi…

(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2), an individual granted custodial responsibility during deployment must notify the deploying parent and any other individual with custodial responsibility of a child of any change of mailing address or residence until the grant is…

In a proceeding for custodial responsibility of a child of a servicemember, a court may not consider a parent’s past deployment or possible future deployment in determining the best interest of the child.History.—s. 1, ch. 2018-69.

(1) The parents of a child may enter into a temporary agreement granting custodial responsibility during deployment.(2) The agreement must be in writing and signed by both parents and any agreed-upon nonparent granted custodial responsibility during deployment.(3) Subject to subs…

(1) An agreement granting custodial responsibility during deployment is temporary and terminates after the deploying parent returns from deployment unless the agreement has been terminated in a record or by a written agreement signed by both the deploying parent and the other par…

(1) The parents of a child may modify an agreement granting temporary custodial responsibility by mutual consent and without the consent of any nonparent.(2) If an agreement is modified before deployment of a deploying parent, the modification must be in writing and signed by bot…

A deploying parent may, by power of attorney, grant all or part of custodial responsibility to an adult nonparent for the period of deployment if no other parent possesses custodial responsibility, or if a court order currently in effect prohibits contact between the child and th…

An agreement or power of attorney must be filed within a reasonable time with a court that has entered an order in effect relating to custodial responsibility or child support concerning the child who is the subject of the agreement or power. The case number and heading of the pe…

(1) After a deploying parent receives notice of deployment and until the deployment terminates, a court may issue a temporary order granting custodial responsibility unless prohibited by the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, Title 50, Appendix U.S.C. ss. 501 et seq. A court may no…

In a proceeding for a temporary custody order, a deploying parent or servicemember witness who is not reasonably able to appear in person may appear, provide testimony, and present evidence by telephonic, electronic, or web-based means. The deploying parent or servicemember witne…

In a proceeding for a temporary grant of custodial responsibility:(1) A prior judicial order granting custodial responsibility in the event of deployment is binding on the court unless circumstances meet the requirements authorized by general law for modifying a judicial order re…

(1) Upon the motion of a deploying parent and in accordance with general law, if it is in the best interest of the child, a court may grant temporary caretaking authority to a nonparent who is an adult family member of the child or an adult who is not a family member with whom th…

A court shall grant limited contact to a nonparent who is a family member of the child or an individual who is not a family member with whom the child has a close and substantial relationship on motion of a deploying parent and in accordance with general law unless the court find…

(1) A grant of authority is temporary and terminates after the deploying parent returns from deployment unless the grant has been terminated before the return of the deploying parent in a record or by a written agreement signed by both the deploying parent and the other parent, o…

An order granting custodial responsibility, when applicable, must:(1) Designate the order as temporary and provide for termination after the deploying parent returns from deployment.(2) To the extent permissible, identify the destination, duration, and conditions of the deploymen…

If a court has issued an order granting caretaking authority, or an agreement granting caretaking authority has been executed, the court may enter a temporary order for child support authorized by general law if the court has jurisdiction under the Uniform Interstate Family Suppo…

(1) Except for an agreement under s. 61.723, or as otherwise provided in subsection (2), and consistent with the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, Title 50, Appendix U.S.C. ss. 501 et seq., a court may modify or terminate a temporary grant of custodial responsibility on motion of …

(1) After a deploying parent returns from deployment, a deploying parent and the other parent may file with the court an agreement to terminate a temporary order for custodial responsibility.(2) After an agreement has been filed, it shall terminate:(a) On the date specified on an…

From the time a deploying parent returns from deployment until a temporary agreement or order for custodial responsibility is terminated, the court shall issue a temporary order granting the deploying parent reasonable contact with the child even if the time of contact exceeds th…

This act modifies, limits, or supersedes the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. ss. 7001 et seq., but does not modify, limit, or supersede s. 101(c) of that act, 15 U.S.C. s. 7001(c), or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices describ…

This act does not:(1) Affect the validity of a temporary agreement or court order concerning custodial responsibility during deployment entered before July 1, 2018.(2) Apply to a permanent change of station move by a servicemember, which shall be governed by s. 61.13001.History.—…