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FL S0990
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/23/2012
Primary Sponsor
Arthenia Joyner
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AI Summary
- Revises definition of natural guardians to use "parents" jointly instead of "mother and father" jointly
- Updates guardianship provisions following marriage dissolution to reference "parental responsibility" instead of "custody," allowing both parents to continue as natural guardians if they have shared parental responsibility
- Clarifies that natural guardians without court appointment may manage minor children's property and settlements only when aggregate amounts do not exceed $15,000
- Authorizes natural guardians to settle claims, collect insurance proceeds, manage estate distributions, and make elections regarding benefit plans on behalf of minor children within the $15,000 threshold
- Effective date: July 1, 2012
Legislative Description
Natural Guardians
Last Action
Ordered enrolled -SJ 958
3/7/2012
Committee Referrals
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs1/19/2012
Judiciary1/3/2012
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs12/6/2011
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