747.034 – Bond.
747.034 Bond.—The court may require the conservator to post a bond as required for a guardian under 1ss. 744.38 and 744.39. All provisions of chapter 744 which are applicable to bonds are applicable to the bond of the conservator required under this chapter. History.—s. 9, ch. 71-103. 1Note.—Repealed by s. 3, ch. 74-106.
752.071 – Effect of Adoption by Stepparent or Close Relative.
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 […]
747.035 – Rights, Powers, and Duties of Conservator.
747.035 Rights, powers, and duties of conservator.— (1) The conservator shall have all the rights, powers, and duties of a guardian of the property as established in chapter 744 and an absentee and an absentee’s dependents shall be entitled to all benefits accruing to a ward or a ward’s dependents under said chapter. (2) The circuit court shall […]
753.01 – Definitions.
753.01 Definitions.—As used in this chapter, the term: (1) “Clearinghouse on Supervised Visitation” or “clearinghouse” means the entity within the Institute for Family Violence Studies in the School of Social Work of the Florida State University, which serves as a statewide resource on supervised visitation issues by providing technical assistance, training, and research. (2) “Department” means the Department […]
747.036 – Resignation or Removal of Conservator.
747.036 Resignation or removal of conservator.—The provision for resignation and removal of a guardian of the property in 1chapter 746 shall apply in the circuit court to resignation and removal of a conservator. History.—s. 11, ch. 71-103. 1Note.—All sections in chapter 746 were repealed by s. 3, ch. 74-106.
753.02 – Clearinghouse Responsibilities and Authority.
753.02 Clearinghouse responsibilities and authority.— (1) The clearinghouse shall have the following responsibilities, subject to the availability of resources: (a) To develop standards for supervised visitation programs in order to ensure both the quality of each program and the safety of children and families using program services. (b) To serve as a clearinghouse on resources and research of supervised […]
747.04 – Termination of Conservatorship.
747.04 Termination of conservatorship.— (1) At any time upon petition signed by the absentee, or on petition of an attorney in fact acting under an adequate power of attorney granted by the absentee, the court shall direct the termination of the conservatorship and the transfer of all property held thereunder to the absentee or to the designated […]
747.051 – Summary Procedure.
747.051 Summary procedure.— (1) If the wife of any person defined as an absentee in s. 747.01(1), or his next of kin if said absentee has no wife, shall wish to sell or transfer any property of the absentee which has a gross value of less than $5,000, or shall require the consent of the absentee in […]
747.052 – Procedure for Order Authorizing Action by Spouse or Next of Kin.
747.052 Procedure for order authorizing action by spouse or next of kin.— (1) If the spouse, or the next of kin if there is no spouse, of any person defined as an absentee under s. 747.01(1), shall wish to sell, lease, or mortgage specific property having a gross value of $5,000 or more owned by the absentee […]
751.01 – Purpose of Act.
751.01 Purpose of act.—The purposes of this chapter are to: (1) Recognize that many minor children in this state live with and are well cared for by members of their extended families. The parents of these children have often provided for their care by placing them temporarily with another family member who is better able to care […]