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1. K.D. v. In re: in the Interest of P.P., R.P., and L.P. 3D21-2420 · 3rd DCA 2022

   Reversed & remanded This opinion cites § 61.501 2 times, the section generally

   Dismissal of the aunt's dependency petition reversed because Florida had both temporary emergency and home state jurisdiction over the abused out-of-state children under the UCCJEA.

   …to exercise jurisdiction under two independent provisions of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (“UCCJEA”), as codified in sections 61.501 et seq., Florida Statutes (2022), we reverse and remand for further proceedings. BACKGROUND After the children…

2. In re Amend. to the Fla. Family Law Forms 59 So. 3d 792 · SC08-2058 · Florida Supreme Court 2010

   This opinion cites § 61.501 2 times, the section generally

   …found at the beginning of these forms. The words that are in bold underline in these instructions are defined there. For further information, see sections 61.501-61.542, Florida Statutes. Special notes. . . Chapter 2008-61, Laws of Florida, effective October 1, 2008, eliminated such terms as custodial parent,…

3. N.B. v. Dep't of Children of Families 274 So. 3d 1163 · 3D18-2525 · 3rd DCA 2019

   Affirmed This opinion cites § 61.501 1 time, the section generally

   Termination affirmed; Florida, the home state, properly exercised UCCJEA jurisdiction after California's emergency proceeding was transferred to Florida.

   …we affirm the final judgment under review. Affirmed. In 2002, the Florida Legislature adopted provisions of the UCCJEA, as codified in section 61.501 et seq., Florida Statutes (2018). See Steckler v. Steckler , 921 So. 2d 740 , 742 (Fla. 5th DCA 2006). California's adopted version of the UCCJEA is…

4. Department of Children & Families v. M.N. 199 So. 3d 452 · 3D16-1111 · 3rd DCA 2016

   Reversed & remanded This opinion cites § 61.501 1 time, the section generally

   · cited by 2 in all courts

   Order closing the case and informally transferring it to Puerto Rico reversed; Florida retained home-state jurisdiction and the court made no inconvenient-forum findings.

   …of review of a question of law in a dependency proceeding— here, the application of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, sections 61.501-.542, Florida Statutes (2016) (the “UCCJEA”)—is de novo. Arjona v. Torres, 941 So. 2d 451, 454 (Fla. 3d DCA 2006). Determinations regarding the transfer of…

5. K.I. v. Department of Children & Families 70 So. 3d 749 · 4D11-298 · 4th DCA 2011

   Affirmed in part, reversed in part This opinion cites § 61.501 1 time, the section generally

   · cited by 8 in all courts

   Virginia's emergency jurisdiction and the inconvenient-forum transfer were upheld under the UCCJEA, but remand required because the mother got no notice of the Virginia hearing.

   …of the placement of the child. Our decision is expressly governed by the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (“UCCJEA”), sections 61.501-542, Florida Statutes (2010). The UCCJEA was enacted in part to “[ajvoid jurisdictional competition and conflict with courts of other states in matters of…

6. Mannino v. Mannino 980 So. 2d 575 · 2D07-2744 · 2nd DCA 2008

   This opinion cites § 61.501 1 time, the section generally

   · cited by 6 in all courts

   …for the orderly disposition of actions be followed. Reversed and remanded for further proceedings. STRINGER and WALLACE, JJ., Concur. NOTES [1] §§ 61.501-.542, Fla. Stat. (2004). [2] A kyogi rikon is a: [d]ivorce by consent in Japan [and] is provided for in Article 763 of the Civil Code of Japan. The…

7. Simpson v. Young 884 So. 2d 186 · 2D03-4897 · 2nd DCA 2004

   This opinion cites § 61.501 1 time, the section generally

   · cited by 3 in all courts

   …Child Custody and Jurisdiction Act, S.C.Code Ann. § 20-7-788 (Law. Co-op 1976), and the Florida Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, §§ 61.501-542, Fla. Stat. (2003), establishes that only South Carolina has jurisdiction over the children. We need not address this thorny jurisdictional issue, because…

8. E.K. v. Department of Children & Family Services 874 So. 2d 720 · 2D03-5797 · 2nd DCA 2004

   Reversed & remanded This opinion cites § 61.501 1 time, the section generally

   · cited by 1 in all courts

   Reversed an order compelling paternity testing of a Pennsylvania man with no Florida ties; the court lacked personal jurisdiction to determine his paternity.

   …state must be made pursuant to s. 61.509 [formerly § 61.1312.],” which is part of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), section 61.501-.542, Florida Statutes (2003). “Child custody proceedings,” defined in section 61.503(4) of the UCCJEA, include proceedings for dependency or paternity in…

9. In re Amendments to the Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms 173 So. 3d 19 · SC15-44 · Florida Supreme Court 2015

   Rule amendment This opinion cites § 61.501 3 times, the section generally

   · cited by 1 in all courts

   …found at the beginning of these forms. The words that are in bold underline in these instructions are defined there. For further information, see sections 61.501-61.542, Florida Statutes. Special notes... Chapter 2008-61, Laws of Florida, effective October 1, 2008,…

10. In re Amendments to the Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms-12.913(A)(3). 246 So. 3d 1131 · SC18-696 · Florida Supreme Court 2018

    Rule amendment This opinion cites § 61.501 2 times, the section generally

    …of these forms. For further information, see rule 12.070, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, rule 1.070, Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, sections 61.501–61.542, Florida Statutes and chapter 49, Florida Statutes. IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION After the initial service of…

11. In re Amendments to the Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms 205 So. 3d 1 · SC15-44-2 · Florida Supreme Court 2015

    Rule amendment This opinion cites § 61.501 2 times, the section generally

    · cited by 1 in all courts

    …found at the beginning of these forms. The words that are in bold underline in these instructions are defined there. For further information, see sections 61.501-61.542, Florida Statutes. Special notes... Chapter 2008-61, Laws of Florida, effective October 1, 2008,…

12. Amendments to Approved Family Law Forms 20 So. 3d 173 · SC08-2058-2 · Florida Supreme Court 2009

    Rule amendment This opinion cites § 61.501 2 times, the section generally

    …found at the beginning of these forms. The words that are in bold underline in these instructions are defined there. For further information, see sections 61.501-61.542, Florida Statutes. Special notes... If you are the petitioner in an injunction for protection against domestic violence case and you have filed…

13. In re Amendments to the Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms - Nomenclature 235 So. 3d 357 · SC17-1948 · Florida Supreme Court 2018

    Rule amendment This opinion cites § 61.501 1 time, the section generally

    …found at the beginning of these forms. The words that are in bold underline in these instructions are defined there. For further information, see sections 61.501-61.542, Florida Statutes. Special notes... With this form, you must also file a Notice of Confidential…

14. In re Amendments to the Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms—Nomenclature 235 So. 3d 357 · SC17-1948-2 · Florida Supreme Court 2018

    Rule amendment This opinion cites § 61.501 1 time, the section generally

    …found at the beginning of these forms. The words that are in bold underline in these instructions are defined there. For further information, see sections 61.501-61.542, Florida Statutes. Special notes... With this form, you must also file a Notice of Confidential Information within Court Filing, Florida Rules of…

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