Florida § 61.761 - Procedure for terminating temporary agreement granting custodial responsibility.
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§ 61.761. Procedure for terminating temporary agreement granting custodial responsibility.
(1) After a deploying parent returns from deployment, a deploying parent and the other parent may file with the court an agreement to terminate a temporary order for custodial responsibility. (2) After an agreement has been filed, it shall terminate: (a) On the date specified on an agreement to terminate under subsection (1); or (b) On the date the agreement is signed by the deploying parent and the other parent if the agreement to terminate does not specify a date. (3) In the absence of an agreement to terminate under subsection (1), a temporary agreement granting custodial responsibility automatically terminates 30 days after the deploying parent gives notice of return from deployment to the other parent. (4) If a temporary agreement granting custodial responsibility was filed with a court pursuant to s. 61.729, an agreement to terminate must be filed with the court within a reasonable time after the deploying parent and other parent sign the agreement. The case number and heading of the case concerning custodial responsibility or child support must be provided to the court with the agreement to terminate. (5) A proceeding seeking to prevent termination of a temporary order for custodial responsibility is governed by general law.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 61.761
What does Florida Statutes § 61.761 cover?
Section 61.761 ("Procedure for terminating temporary agreement granting custodial responsibility.") 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.
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