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FL H1413

Bill

Status

Failed

4/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Ambler

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Civil Justice & Courts Policy3/10/2010

Full Bill Text

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