Laws

Statutes – Chapter 751: Temporary Custody of Minor Children by Extended Family

Definition – Concurrent Custody (§ 751.011(1))

Signing Requirements – Extended family members petitioning for the concurrent or temporary custody of a minor child must sign any of the approved family law forms required by the Florida Supreme Court (some forms will necessitate the acknowledgment of a notary public). In addition, the petitioner must acquire the parent’s consent using the waiver form mentioned above. This form requires each parent to sign their own copy in the presence of a notary public (§ 751.02(1)(a)).