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FL S1360
Bill
Status
12/22/2011
Primary Sponsor
Greg Evers
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AI Summary
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Creates section 45.022, F.S. to restrict application of foreign law in family law proceedings under chapters 61 and 88 (marriage dissolution, support, child custody, and interstate family support matters)
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Voids court rulings and contractual provisions that apply foreign law denying fundamental constitutional liberties, rights, and privileges guaranteed by the Florida or U.S. Constitution
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Applies only to natural persons in constitutional rights violations, not corporations or business entities except when necessary for effective relief in family law proceedings
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Requires strict construction against waiver of constitutional rights and prohibits enforcement of forum selection clauses in foreign jurisdictions that would deny constitutional protections
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Excludes ecclesiastical matters of religious organizations and federal treaty obligations from the statute's application
Legislative Description
Application of Foreign Law in Certain Cases
Last Action
Died on Calendar
3/9/2012