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FL S1292

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/28/2023

Primary Sponsor

Rules

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a rebuttable presumption that equal time-sharing of a minor child is in the best interests of the child, which can be overcome by proving otherwise by a preponderance of the evidence

  • Removes the requirement that changes in circumstances be "unanticipated" when seeking to modify parental responsibility, parenting plans, or time-sharing schedules; now only requires showing a "substantial and material" change

  • Allows courts to consider a parent moving within 50 miles of the other parent as a substantial and material change in circumstances for modifying time-sharing, when parents previously lived more than 50 miles apart

  • Requires courts to evaluate all statutory best-interest factors and make specific written findings of fact when creating or modifying a time-sharing schedule, unless parents agree to a schedule approved by the court

  • Effective date of July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Parenting Plans

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 1301 (Ch. 2023-301), CS/SB 1416 (Ch. 2023-315)

4/28/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules3/29/2023

Full Bill Text

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