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Priority.§ 61.508

Chapter 61 · Part II · Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act · 2026 Florida Statutes

2 opinions cite § 61.508

  1. Burgos v. Sequeira 2D2024-0385 · 2nd DCA 2024

    This opinion cites § 61.508 3 times, the section generally

    …to schedule the motion for hearing. On January 30, 2024, the Aunt filed an Expedited Motion for a UCCJEA Evidentiary Hearing Pursuant to Florida Statute 61.508 and unsuccessfully attempted to set the matter for hearing. 1 1 Section 61.508, headed "Priority," provides, "If a question of existence or exercise…

  2. Johnson v. Johnson 88 So. 3d 335 · 2D11-1102 · 2nd DCA 2012

    This opinion cites § 61.508 2 times, the section generally

    · cited by 3 in all courts

    …child at issue. Thus, the first determination the trial court had to make was whether Florida had jurisdiction over the child pursuant to the UCCJEA. See § 61.508. 8 The child’s “home state” determines jurisdiction over the child. Section 61.503(7) defines “home state” as “the state in which a child lived with a parent…

0 admin code rules cite § 61.508

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No admin code rule cites § 61.508.

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If a question of existence or exercise of jurisdiction under this part is raised in a child custody proceeding, the question, upon request of a party, must be given priority on the calendar and handled expeditiously.

History. s. 5, ch. 2002-65.