751.011 – Definitions.
751.011 Definitions.—As used in this chapter, the term: (1) “Concurrent custody” means that an eligible extended family member is awarded custodial rights to care for a child concurrently with the child’s parent or parents. (2) “Extended family member” means a person who is: (a) A relative of a minor child within the third degree by blood or marriage to […]
751.02 – Temporary or Concurrent Custody Proceedings; Jurisdiction.
751.02 Temporary or concurrent custody proceedings; jurisdiction.— (1) The following individuals may bring proceedings in the circuit court to determine the temporary or concurrent custody of a minor child: (a) Any extended family member who has the signed, notarized consent of the child’s legal parents; or (b) Any extended family member who is caring full time for the child […]
751.03 – Petition for Temporary or Concurrent Custody; Contents.
751.03 Petition for temporary or concurrent custody; contents.—Each petition for temporary or concurrent custody of a minor child must be verified by the petitioner, who must be an extended family member, and must contain statements, to the best of the petitioner’s knowledge and belief, providing: (1) The name, date of birth, and current address of the child. […]
747.011 – Absentee Incompetent for Certain Purposes.
747.011 Absentee incompetent for certain purposes.—An “absentee” as defined in s. 747.01 is considered incompetent for the purposes of s. 4, Art. X of the State Constitution. History.—s. 1, ch. 71-103.
744.625 – Petition for support, or support and education, of ward’s dependents; payments of apportioned benefits prohibit contempt action against veteran.
744.625 Petition for support, or support and education, of ward’s dependents; payments of apportioned benefits prohibit contempt action against veteran.— (1) Any person who is dependent on a ward for support may petition a court of competent jurisdiction for an order directing the guardian of the ward’s estate to contribute from the estate of the ward to […]
747.02 – Jurisdiction.
747.02 Jurisdiction.—The circuit court has jurisdiction to appoint a conservator of the estate of an absentee as defined in s. 747.01 upon a showing that: (1)(a)1. The absentee has an interest in any form of property in this state; or 2. The absentee is a legal resident of this state; or 3. The spouse or next of kin of […]
744.626 – Exemption of benefits from claims of creditors.
744.626 Exemption of benefits from claims of creditors.—Except as provided by federal law, payments of benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or the Social Security Administration to or for the benefit of a disabled veteran or the veteran’s surviving spouse or dependents are exempt from the claims of creditors and shall not be […]
747.03 – Petition.
747.03 Petition.— (1) The jurisdiction of the court shall be invoked by the filing of a petition by any person who would have an interest in the property or estate of the absentee were such absentee deceased or any person who is dependent on said absentee for his or her maintenance or support. (2) The petition shall be […]
744.627 – Investment of funds of estate by guardian.
744.627 Investment of funds of estate by guardian.—Every guardian shall invest the funds of the estate in such manner or in such securities, in which the guardian has no interest, as allowed by chapter 518. History.—s. 12, ch. 14579, 1929; s. 1, ch. 17473, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 2146(13); s. 10, ch. 84-62. Note.—Former s. 293.13.
747.031 – Notice; Hearing.
747.031 Notice; hearing.— (1) Notice of the hearing on the petition to appoint a conservator shall be given to all persons named in the petition by registered mail or certified mail with return receipt requested. (2) The judge shall hear evidence on the question of whether the person alleged to be missing, interned, beleaguered, etc., is an absentee […]