Florida § 63.236 - Petitions filed before July 1, 2008; governing law.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 63.236 — Petitions filed before July 1, 2008; governing law., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 63.236. Petitions filed before July 1, 2008; governing law.
A petition for termination of parental rights filed before July 1, 2008, is governed by the law in effect at the time the petition was filed.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 63.236
What does Florida Statutes § 63.236 cover?
Section 63.236 ("Petitions filed before July 1, 2008; governing law.") 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 § 63.236?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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