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FL H1413
Bill
Status
4/30/2010
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Ambler
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AI Summary
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Renames the existing "family law handbook" to the "Florida Marriage Handbook" and divides it into two parts: Part A covering marriage education resources and Part B covering legal rights and responsibilities
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Creates a six-member Marriage Education Committee with appointments split between the Governor (2), Senate President (2), and House Speaker (2) to develop and maintain Part A content on topics like conflict resolution, communication skills, financial management, and parenting
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Requires the Marriage Education Committee to be reconstituted every 10 years to review and update Part A content, with members serving 1-year terms; committee housed within the Department of Children and Family Services for administrative purposes
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Part B content on Florida family law (prenuptial agreements, child support, property rights, alimony, domestic violence, divorce procedures) remains the responsibility of The Florida Bar's Family Law Section with annual review capability
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Mandates the handbook be available from circuit court clerks when applying for marriage licenses and requires a report to the Legislature every 10 years with explanations of changes and recommendations
Legislative Description
Premarital Preparation
Last Action
Died in Committee on Civil Justice & Courts Policy (CCJP)
4/30/2010