This bill amends Florida family law, specifically section 61.13, to prioritize certain time-sharing matters on court calendars. It establishes procedural requirements for evidentiary hearings related to temporary parental responsibility and time-sharing, as well as motions to enforce compliance with existing time-sharing orders. The bill mandates that the Office of the State Courts Administrator prepare and publish an annual report on these evidentiary hearings, which must include specific data while ensuring the protection of personal identifying information. Additionally, the Supreme Court is authorized to adopt rules for implementing these provisions.

Furthermore, the bill modifies section 742.031 by requiring courts to determine appropriate parenting plans in relevant proceedings, rather than leaving it to the court's discretion. It removes previous provisions that granted sole parental responsibility and time-sharing to the obligee parent or presumed the mother to have these rights under certain circumstances. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
S 1128 Filed: 26.20