Florida § 61.727 - Power of attorney.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 61.727 — Power of attorney., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61.727. Power of attorney.
A deploying parent may, by power of attorney, grant all or part of custodial responsibility to an adult nonparent for the period of deployment if no other parent possesses custodial responsibility, or if a court order currently in effect prohibits contact between the child and the other parent. The deploying parent may revoke the power of attorney by signing a revocation of the power of attorney.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 61.727
What does Florida Statutes § 61.727 cover?
Section 61.727 ("Power of attorney.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 61.727?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 61.727" (Florida). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 61.727 apply to my situation?
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