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FL S1292
Bill
AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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