STOOTHOFF v. Hobdy

The issue in this case is whether the mother, Jennifer Stoothoff, and the father, Delbert Hobdy, had a valid and binding settlement agreement concerning the time-sharing schedule of their children. Because no such agreement exists, we reverse.

The record reveals that the parties were negotiating the terms of a Parenting Plan governed by section 61.046(14), Florida Statutes (2010). Time-sharing of the children is just one aspect of the Plan; other issues remained for negotiation between the parties before a written, binding agreement could be reached. There was no written document executed by…