752.001 Definitions.—As used in this chapter, the term: (1) “Grandparent” shall include great-grandparent. (2) “Missing” means having whereabouts which are unknown for a period of at least 90 days and not being able to be located after a diligent search and inquiry. Such search and inquiry for a missing person must include, at a minimum, inquiries of all […]
752.011 Petition for grandparent visitation with a minor child.—A grandparent of a minor child whose parents are deceased, missing, or in a persistent vegetative state, or whose one parent is deceased, missing, or in a persistent vegetative state and whose other parent has been convicted of a felony or an offense of violence evincing behavior that […]
752.015 Mediation of visitation disputes.—It is the public policy of this state that families resolve differences over grandparent visitation within the family. It is the further public policy of this state that, when families are unable to resolve differences relating to grandparent visitation, the family participate in any formal or informal mediation services that may be […]
752.02 Persons who must be served notice of petition; manner of service.—Notice of the filing of, and a copy of, the petition for grandparental visitation rights shall be served on the parents of the minor child in the manner prescribed by chapter 48. History.—s. 1, ch. 84-64; s. 64, ch. 85-62.
752.071 Effect of adoption by stepparent or close relative.—After the adoption of a minor child by a stepparent or close relative, the stepparent or close relative may petition the court to terminate an order granting grandparent visitation under this chapter which was entered before the adoption. The court may terminate the order unless the grandparent is […]
