Florida § 61.741 - Grant of limited contact.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 61.741 — Grant of limited contact., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61.741. Grant of limited contact.
A court shall grant limited contact to a nonparent who is a family member of the child or an individual who is not a family member with whom the child has a close and substantial relationship on motion of a deploying parent and in accordance with general law unless the court finds that limited contact with a nonparent would not be in the best interest of the child. In the case of an adult who is not a family member with whom the child has a close and substantial relationship, the best interest of the child must be established by clear and convincing evidence.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 61.741
What does Florida Statutes § 61.741 cover?
Section 61.741 ("Grant of limited contact.") 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 § 61.741?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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