In Re: Amendments to the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure New Rules for Qualified and Court-Appointed Parenting Coordinators

The Committee on Alternative Dispute Resolution Rules and Policy (ADR Committee) has filed a petition proposing amendments to the Family Law Rules of Procedure and new Rules for Qualified and Court-Appointed Parenting Coordinators. 1 We have jurisdiction. See art. V, § 2(a), Fla. Const.

After the petition was filed, the proposals were published for comment in The Florida Bar News. Comments were received, and the ADR Committee filed a response. Upon consideration of the petition, the comments, and the Committee’s response, we adopt the amended and new rules as proposed.

Amendments to Family Law…