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CS/CS/SB 2532: Child Custody and Support [SPCC]

GENERAL BILL by General Government Appropriations ; Children, Families, and Elder Affairs ; Lynn

Child Custody and Support [SPCC]; Provides a directive to the Division of Statutory Revision to retitle "Dissolution of Marriage; Support; Custody" as "Dissolution of Marriage; Support; Time-sharing." Revises provisions relating to a presumption of good faith for psychologists making specified determinations. Provides for orders of temporary support for children whose time-sharing is temporarily modified due to a parent's military service, etc.

Effective Date: 10/01/2008
Last Action: 5/28/2008 - Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2008-61
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    2/29/2008 Senate • Filed
    3/20/2008 Senate • Introduced, referred to Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Judiciary; General Government Appropriations -SJ 00290
    3/27/2008 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Children, Families, and Elder Affairs, 04/01/08, 3:30 pm, 412-K
    4/1/2008 Senate • CS by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; YEAS 8 NAYS 0 -SJ 00426; CS read 1st time on 04/03/08 -SJ 00442
    4/3/2008 Senate • Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2)
    4/7/2008 Senate • Now in Judiciary -SJ 00426
    4/11/2008 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Judiciary, 04/16/08, 3:30 pm, 110-S --Not considered
    4/16/2008 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Judiciary, 04/21/08, 2:30 pm, 110-S
    4/21/2008 Senate • Favorable with 7 amendment(s) by Judiciary; YEAS 9 NAYS 0 -SJ 00752; Now in General Government Appropriations -SJ 00752; On Committee agenda-- General Government Appropriations, 04/22/08, 10:00 am, 401-S
    4/22/2008 Senate • CS/CS by- General Government Appropriations; YEAS 5 NAYS 0 -SJ 00819; CS read 1st time on 04/24/08 -SJ 00822
    4/24/2008 Senate • Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2); Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 00820
    4/28/2008 Senate • Placed on Special Order Calendar; Read 2nd time -SJ 00924; Amendment(s) adopted -SJ 00925; Ordered engrossed -SJ 00925
    4/29/2008 Senate • Read 3rd time -SJ 00940; Amendment(s) adopted (450614) -SJ 00940; CS passed as amended (450614); YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 00940
    4/29/2008 House • In Messages
    4/30/2008 House • Received, referred to Calendar -HJ 01367; Read 2nd time -HJ 01367; Read 3rd time -HJ 01367; CS passed; YEAS 116 NAYS 0 -HJ 01367
    5/1/2008 Senate • Ordered enrolled -SJ 01260
    5/19/2008 • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
    5/28/2008 • Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2008-61

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  • CS/CS/SB 2532, Enrolled (Current Bill Version) Posted 5/1/2008 at 8:26 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (1)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location
    H 1075 (c1) Child Custody and Support Frishe Similar Last Action: 5/2/2008 H Died pending review of CS, L/I/S/C passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 2532 (Ch. 2008-61)
    Location:

    Citations - Statutes (38)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    61.046 Definitions.
    61.052 Dissolution of marriage.
    61.09 Alimony and child support unconnected with dissolution.
    61.10 Adjudication of obligation to support spouse or minor child unconnected with dissolution; child custody, child's primary residence, and visitation.
    61.121 Rotating custody.
    61.122 Child custody evaluations; presumption of psychologist's good faith; prerequisite to parent's filing suit; award of fees, costs, reimbursement.
    61.13 Custody and support of children; visitation rights; power of court in making orders.
    61.13001 Parental relocation with a child.
    61.13002 Child custody modification.
    61.14 Enforcement and modification of support, maintenance, or alimony agreements or orders.
    61.181 Depository for alimony transactions, support, maintenance, and support payments; fees.
    61.1825 State Case Registry.
    61.1827 Identifying information concerning applicants for and recipients of child support services.
    61.20 Social investigation and recommendations when child custody is in issue.
    61.21 Parenting course authorized; fees; required attendance authorized; contempt.
    61.30 Child support guidelines; retroactive child support.
    61.401 Appointment of guardian ad litem.
    61.45 Court order of visitation or custody; risk of violation; bond.
    409.2554 Definitions; ss. 409.2551-409.2598.
    409.2558 Support distribution and disbursement.
    409.2563 Administrative establishment of child support obligations.
    409.2564 Actions for support.
    409.25657 Requirements for financial institutions.
    409.25659 Insurance claim data exchange.
    409.2577 Parent locator service.
    409.2579 Safeguarding Title IV-D case file information.
    409.811 Definitions relating to Florida Kidcare Act.
    414.0252 Definitions.
    414.065 Noncompliance with work requirements.
    414.085 Income eligibility standards.
    414.095 Determining eligibility for temporary cash assistance.
    414.295 Temporary cash assistance programs; public records exemption.
    445.024 Work requirements.
    741.0306 Creation of a family law handbook.
    741.30 Domestic violence; injunction; powers and duties of court and clerk; petition; notice and hearing; temporary injunction; issuance of injunction; statewide verification system; enforcement.
    742.031 Hearings; court orders for support, hospital expenses, and attorney's fee.
    753.01 Definitions.
    827.06 Nonsupport of dependents.

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  • CS/CS/SB 2532, Engrossed 2 Posted 4/29/2008 at 11:00 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Floor Amendments (3)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    476681 - Amendment
    Frishe 4/30/2008
    11:48 AM
    Web Page
    PDF
    842309 - Amendment
    Frishe 4/30/2008
    12:46 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    280355 - Amendment
    Richardson 4/30/2008
    3:25 PM
    Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Votes (1)

    Date Chamber Result
    4/30/2008 11:46 PM House 116 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (38)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    61.046 Definitions.
    61.052 Dissolution of marriage.
    61.09 Alimony and child support unconnected with dissolution.
    61.10 Adjudication of obligation to support spouse or minor child unconnected with dissolution; child custody, child's primary residence, and visitation.
    61.121 Rotating custody.
    61.122 Child custody evaluations; presumption of psychologist's good faith; prerequisite to parent's filing suit; award of fees, costs, reimbursement.
    61.13 Custody and support of children; visitation rights; power of court in making orders.
    61.13001 Parental relocation with a child.
    61.13002 Child custody modification.
    61.14 Enforcement and modification of support, maintenance, or alimony agreements or orders.
    61.181 Depository for alimony transactions, support, maintenance, and support payments; fees.
    61.1825 State Case Registry.
    61.1827 Identifying information concerning applicants for and recipients of child support services.
    61.20 Social investigation and recommendations when child custody is in issue.
    61.21 Parenting course authorized; fees; required attendance authorized; contempt.
    61.30 Child support guidelines; retroactive child support.
    61.401 Appointment of guardian ad litem.
    61.45 Court order of visitation or custody; risk of violation; bond.
    409.2554 Definitions; ss. 409.2551-409.2598.
    409.2558 Support distribution and disbursement.
    409.2563 Administrative establishment of child support obligations.
    409.2564 Actions for support.
    409.25657 Requirements for financial institutions.
    409.25659 Insurance claim data exchange.
    409.2577 Parent locator service.
    409.2579 Safeguarding Title IV-D case file information.
    409.811 Definitions relating to Florida Kidcare Act.
    414.0252 Definitions.
    414.065 Noncompliance with work requirements.
    414.085 Income eligibility standards.
    414.095 Determining eligibility for temporary cash assistance.
    414.295 Temporary cash assistance programs; public records exemption.
    445.024 Work requirements.
    741.0306 Creation of a family law handbook.
    741.30 Domestic violence; injunction; powers and duties of court and clerk; petition; notice and hearing; temporary injunction; issuance of injunction; statewide verification system; enforcement.
    742.031 Hearings; court orders for support, hospital expenses, and attorney's fee.
    753.01 Definitions.
    827.06 Nonsupport of dependents.

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  • CS/CS/SB 2532, Engrossed 1 Posted 4/28/2008 at 7:30 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Floor Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    450614 - Amendment
    Lynn 4/28/2008
    8:11 PM
    Senate: Adopted
    4/29/2008
    Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Votes (1)

    Date Chamber Result
    4/29/2008 10:07 AM Senate 39 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (38)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    61.046 Definitions.
    61.052 Dissolution of marriage.
    61.09 Alimony and child support unconnected with dissolution.
    61.10 Adjudication of obligation to support spouse or minor child unconnected with dissolution; child custody, child's primary residence, and visitation.
    61.121 Rotating custody.
    61.122 Child custody evaluations; presumption of psychologist's good faith; prerequisite to parent's filing suit; award of fees, costs, reimbursement.
    61.13 Custody and support of children; visitation rights; power of court in making orders.
    61.13001 Parental relocation with a child.
    61.13002 Child custody modification.
    61.14 Enforcement and modification of support, maintenance, or alimony agreements or orders.
    61.181 Depository for alimony transactions, support, maintenance, and support payments; fees.
    61.1825 State Case Registry.
    61.1827 Identifying information concerning applicants for and recipients of child support services.
    61.20 Social investigation and recommendations when child custody is in issue.
    61.21 Parenting course authorized; fees; required attendance authorized; contempt.
    61.30 Child support guidelines; retroactive child support.
    61.401 Appointment of guardian ad litem.
    61.45 Court order of visitation or custody; risk of violation; bond.
    409.2554 Definitions; ss. 409.2551-409.2598.
    409.2558 Support distribution and disbursement.
    409.2563 Administrative establishment of child support obligations.
    409.2564 Actions for support.
    409.25657 Requirements for financial institutions.
    409.25659 Insurance claim data exchange.
    409.2577 Parent locator service.
    409.2579 Safeguarding Title IV-D case file information.
    409.811 Definitions relating to Florida Kidcare Act.
    414.0252 Definitions.
    414.065 Noncompliance with work requirements.
    414.085 Income eligibility standards.
    414.095 Determining eligibility for temporary cash assistance.
    414.295 Temporary cash assistance programs; public records exemption.
    445.024 Work requirements.
    741.0306 Creation of a family law handbook.
    741.30 Domestic violence; injunction; powers and duties of court and clerk; petition; notice and hearing; temporary injunction; issuance of injunction; statewide verification system; enforcement.
    742.031 Hearings; court orders for support, hospital expenses, and attorney's fee.
    753.01 Definitions.
    827.06 Nonsupport of dependents.

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  • CS/CS/SB 2532, Committee Substitute 2 Posted 4/24/2008 at 11:53 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   General Government Appropriations (Post-Meeting) 4/24/2008 (pdf)

    Floor Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    827576 - Amendment
    Storms 4/25/2008
    4:08 PM
    Senate: Adopted
    4/28/2008
    Web Page
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (38)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    61.046 Definitions.
    61.052 Dissolution of marriage.
    61.09 Alimony and child support unconnected with dissolution.
    61.10 Adjudication of obligation to support spouse or minor child unconnected with dissolution; child custody, child's primary residence, and visitation.
    61.121 Rotating custody.
    61.122 Child custody evaluations; presumption of psychologist's good faith; prerequisite to parent's filing suit; award of fees, costs, reimbursement.
    61.13 Custody and support of children; visitation rights; power of court in making orders.
    61.13001 Parental relocation with a child.
    61.13002 Child custody modification.
    61.14 Enforcement and modification of support, maintenance, or alimony agreements or orders.
    61.181 Depository for alimony transactions, support, maintenance, and support payments; fees.
    61.1825 State Case Registry.
    61.1827 Identifying information concerning applicants for and recipients of child support services.
    61.20 Social investigation and recommendations when child custody is in issue.
    61.21 Parenting course authorized; fees; required attendance authorized; contempt.
    61.30 Child support guidelines; retroactive child support.
    61.401 Appointment of guardian ad litem.
    61.45 Court order of visitation or custody; risk of violation; bond.
    409.2554 Definitions; ss. 409.2551-409.2598.
    409.2558 Support distribution and disbursement.
    409.2563 Administrative establishment of child support obligations.
    409.2564 Actions for support.
    409.25657 Requirements for financial institutions.
    409.25659 Insurance claim data exchange.
    409.2577 Parent locator service.
    409.2579 Safeguarding Title IV-D case file information.
    409.811 Definitions relating to Florida Kidcare Act.
    414.0252 Definitions.
    414.065 Noncompliance with work requirements.
    414.085 Income eligibility standards.
    414.095 Determining eligibility for temporary cash assistance.
    414.295 Temporary cash assistance programs; public records exemption.
    445.024 Work requirements.
    741.0306 Creation of a family law handbook.
    741.30 Domestic violence; injunction; powers and duties of court and clerk; petition; notice and hearing; temporary injunction; issuance of injunction; statewide verification system; enforcement.
    742.031 Hearings; court orders for support, hospital expenses, and attorney's fee.
    753.01 Definitions.
    827.06 Nonsupport of dependents.

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  • CS/SB 2532, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 4/3/2008 at 5:19 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (Post-Meeting) 4/3/2008 (pdf)
    Judiciary (Post-Meeting) 4/15/2008 (pdf)

    Committee Amendments (7)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    261430 - Amendment
    Judiciary
    (Joyner)
    4/15/2008
    5:53 PM
    Favorable
    4/21/2008
    Web Page
    PDF
    779186 - Amendment
    Judiciary
    (Joyner)
    4/15/2008
    5:53 PM
    Favorable
    4/21/2008
    Web Page
    PDF
    081648 - Amendment
    Judiciary
    (Joyner)
    4/15/2008
    5:53 PM
    Favorable
    4/21/2008
    Web Page
    PDF
    144826 - Amendment
    Judiciary
    (Joyner)
    4/15/2008
    5:53 PM
    Favorable
    4/21/2008
    Web Page
    PDF
    224192 - Amendment
    Judiciary
    (Joyner)
    4/15/2008
    5:54 PM
    Favorable
    4/21/2008
    Web Page
    PDF
    581600 - Amendment
    Judiciary
    (Joyner)
    4/16/2008
    1:33 PM
    Favorable
    4/21/2008
    Web Page
    PDF
    246780 - Amendment
    Judiciary
    (Deutch)
    4/21/2008
    8:12 PM
    Favorable
    4/21/2008
    Web Page
    PDF

    Committee Votes (2)

    Date Committee Result
    4/21/2008 2:30 PM Judiciary 9 Yeas - 0 Nays
    4/22/2008 10:00 AM General Government Appropriations 5 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (38)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    61.046 Definitions.
    61.052 Dissolution of marriage.
    61.09 Alimony and child support unconnected with dissolution.
    61.10 Adjudication of obligation to support spouse or minor child unconnected with dissolution; child custody, child's primary residence, and visitation.
    61.121 Rotating custody.
    61.122 Child custody evaluations; presumption of psychologist's good faith; prerequisite to parent's filing suit; award of fees, costs, reimbursement.
    61.13 Custody and support of children; visitation rights; power of court in making orders.
    61.13001 Parental relocation with a child.
    61.13002 Child custody modification.
    61.14 Enforcement and modification of support, maintenance, or alimony agreements or orders.
    61.181 Depository for alimony transactions, support, maintenance, and support payments; fees.
    61.1825 State Case Registry.
    61.1827 Identifying information concerning applicants for and recipients of child support services.
    61.20 Social investigation and recommendations when child custody is in issue.
    61.21 Parenting course authorized; fees; required attendance authorized; contempt.
    61.30 Child support guidelines; retroactive child support.
    61.401 Appointment of guardian ad litem.
    61.45 Court order of visitation or custody; risk of violation; bond.
    409.2554 Definitions; ss. 409.2551-409.2598.
    409.2558 Support distribution and disbursement.
    409.2563 Administrative establishment of child support obligations.
    409.2564 Actions for support.
    409.25657 Requirements for financial institutions.
    409.25659 Insurance claim data exchange.
    409.2577 Parent locator service.
    409.2579 Safeguarding Title IV-D case file information.
    409.811 Definitions relating to Florida Kidcare Act.
    414.0252 Definitions.
    414.065 Noncompliance with work requirements.
    414.085 Income eligibility standards.
    414.095 Determining eligibility for temporary cash assistance.
    414.295 Temporary cash assistance programs; public records exemption.
    445.024 Work requirements.
    741.0306 Creation of a family law handbook.
    741.30 Domestic violence; injunction; powers and duties of court and clerk; petition; notice and hearing; temporary injunction; issuance of injunction; statewide verification system; enforcement.
    742.031 Hearings; court orders for support, hospital expenses, and attorney's fee.
    753.01 Definitions.
    827.06 Nonsupport of dependents.

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  • SB 2532, Original Filed Version Posted 2/29/2008 at 8:26 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Committee Amendments (15)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    055736 - Amendment
    Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
    (Lynn)
    3/28/2008
    1:13 PM
    Replaced by Committee Substitute
    4/1/2008
    Web Page
    PDF
    241418 - Amendment
    Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
    (Lynn)
    3/28/2008
    1:13 PM
    Replaced by Committee Substitute
    4/1/2008
    Web Page
    PDF
    228496 - Amendment
    Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
    (Lynn)
    3/28/2008
    1:14 PM
    Withdrawn
    4/1/2008
    Web Page
    PDF
    550944 - Amendment
    Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
    (Lynn)
    3/28/2008
    1:14 PM
    Replaced by Substitute Amendment
    4/1/2008
    Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 642292 - Substitute Amendment (550944)
    Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
    (Lynn)
    3/31/2008
    3:10 PM
    Replaced by Committee Substitute
    4/1/2008
    Web Page
    PDF
    103356 - Amendment
    Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
    (Lynn)
    3/31/2008
    3:09 PM
    Withdrawn
    4/1/2008
    Web Page
    PDF
    232632 - Amendment
    Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
    (Lynn)
    3/31/2008
    3:09 PM
    Replaced by Committee Substitute
    4/1/2008
    Web Page
    PDF
    130592 - Amendment
    Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
    (Lynn)
    3/31/2008
    3:09 PM
    Replaced by Committee Substitute
    4/1/2008
    Web Page
    PDF
    508764 - Amendment
    Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
    (Lynn)
    3/31/2008
    3:10 PM
    Replaced by Substitute Amendment
    4/1/2008
    Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 970108 - Substitute Amendment (508764)
    Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
    (Lynn)
    4/1/2008
    1:50 PM
    Replaced by Committee Substitute
    4/1/2008
    Web Page
    PDF
    408552 - Amendment
    Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
    (Lynn)
    3/31/2008
    3:10 PM
    Replaced by Substitute Amendment
    4/1/2008
    Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 897548 - Substitute Amendment (408552)
    Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
    (Lynn)
    4/1/2008
    2:03 PM
    Replaced by Committee Substitute
    4/1/2008
    Web Page
    PDF
    548364 - Amendment
    Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
    (Lynn)
    3/31/2008
    3:10 PM
    Replaced by Committee Substitute
    4/1/2008
    Web Page
    PDF
    399518 - Amendment
    Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
    (Lynn)
    3/31/2008
    3:17 PM
    Replaced by Committee Substitute
    4/1/2008
    Web Page
    PDF
    802420 - Amendment
    Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
    (Lynn)
    4/1/2008
    3:05 PM
    Replaced by Committee Substitute
    4/1/2008
    Web Page
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (38)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    61.046 Definitions.
    61.052 Dissolution of marriage.
    61.09 Alimony and child support unconnected with dissolution.
    61.10 Adjudication of obligation to support spouse or minor child unconnected with dissolution; child custody, child's primary residence, and visitation.
    61.121 Rotating custody.
    61.122 Child custody evaluations; presumption of psychologist's good faith; prerequisite to parent's filing suit; award of fees, costs, reimbursement.
    61.13 Custody and support of children; visitation rights; power of court in making orders.
    61.13001 Parental relocation with a child.
    61.13002 Child custody modification.
    61.14 Enforcement and modification of support, maintenance, or alimony agreements or orders.
    61.181 Depository for alimony transactions, support, maintenance, and support payments; fees.
    61.1825 State Case Registry.
    61.1827 Identifying information concerning applicants for and recipients of child support services.
    61.20 Social investigation and recommendations when child custody is in issue.
    61.21 Parenting course authorized; fees; required attendance authorized; contempt.
    61.30 Child support guidelines; retroactive child support.
    61.401 Appointment of guardian ad litem.
    61.45 Court order of visitation or custody; risk of violation; bond.
    409.2554 Definitions; ss. 409.2551-409.2598.
    409.2558 Support distribution and disbursement.
    409.2563 Administrative establishment of child support obligations.
    409.2564 Actions for support.
    409.25657 Requirements for financial institutions.
    409.25659 Insurance claim data exchange.
    409.2577 Parent locator service.
    409.2579 Safeguarding Title IV-D case file information.
    409.811 Definitions relating to Florida Kidcare Act.
    414.0252 Definitions.
    414.065 Noncompliance with work requirements.
    414.085 Income eligibility standards.
    414.095 Determining eligibility for temporary cash assistance.
    414.295 Temporary cash assistance programs; public records exemption.
    445.024 Work requirements.
    741.0306 Creation of a family law handbook.
    741.30 Domestic violence; injunction; powers and duties of court and clerk; petition; notice and hearing; temporary injunction; issuance of injunction; statewide verification system; enforcement.
    742.031 Hearings; court orders for support, hospital expenses, and attorney's fee.
    753.01 Definitions.
    827.06 Nonsupport of dependents.

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