Supreme Court of Florida
In Re Amendments to the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure; New Rules for Qualified and Court-Appointed Parenting…
July 3, 201439 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 470
Summary
The Supreme Court of Florida adopted amendments to Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.742, new rules governing qualified and court-appointed parenting coordinators, and revised and new related forms. The amendments establish circuit qualification processes, require removal of disqualified coordinators, limit coordinators' authority over substantive disputes and recommendations, and prescribe procedures for emergency reports and status conferences. The new rules establish ethical standards and a disciplinary process for parenting coordinators.