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FL H0901
Bill
Status
Passed
5/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary Committee
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AI Summary
- Administrative complaints against court-appointed psychologists related to parenting plan recommendations may not be filed anonymously and may not be filed until the complainant has first moved to disqualify the psychologist through the court
- A parent seeking to disqualify a court-appointed psychologist must petition the judge currently presiding over the dissolution of marriage, domestic violence, or paternity matter to appoint an alternative psychologist, with the court appointing a replacement upon a showing of good cause
- In any supplemental legal action filed against a court-appointed psychologist based on their participation in a family law matter, the claimant must pay all reasonable costs and attorney fees for both parties if the psychologist is found not liable
- If the psychologist is found liable in civil court, the psychologist must pay all reasonable costs and attorney fees for the claimant
- Effective July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Court-appointed Psychologists
Last Action
Chapter No. 2025-80
5/23/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/27/2025
Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee3/20/2025
Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee3/2/2025
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