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The 2023 Florida Statutes

Title VI
CIVIL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

Chapter 61
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE; SUPPORT; TIME-SHARING

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F.S. 61.501

61.501 Short title.—This part may be cited as the “Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act.”

History.—s. 5, ch. 2002-65.

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Litsch v. Litsch
No. 5D22-2632 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. Oct. 13, 2023)
The UCCJEA (sections 61.501-. 542, Florida Statutes) has been adopted in 49 states, including Florida and Illinois, to, inter alia, "[a]void jurisdictional competition and conflict with courts of other states in matters of child custody" and "make uniform the law" with respect to subject of the UCCJEA. § 61.502, Fla. Stat. (2022).
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Beehler v. Beehler
351 So. 3d 1257 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2022) Cited 1 times
Section 61.520 is part of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act ("UCCJEA"). See § 61.501, Fla. Stat. One purpose of the UCCJEA is the avoidance of "jurisdictional competition and conflict with courts of other states in matters of child custody." § 61.502(1), Fla Stat.; cf. Yurgel v. Yurgel, 572 So.2d 1327, 1330 (Fla. 1990) (explaining that "the primary purpose of the [predecessor version of the UCCJEA] is to create certainty by ensuring that jurisdiction over a specific custody dispute can be obtained only by a single state at a time"). Because the trial court below made the original child custody determination as part of its dissolution judgment, it retains "exclusive, continuing jurisdiction" over that determination. § 61.515(1), Fla. Stat. There is no "concurrent jurisdiction" across two different states regarding custody and timesharing for the parties' children; no other court in the country has jurisdiction to modify the determination reflected in the dissolution judgment. Cf. Yurgel, 572 So. 2d at 1330-31. This exclusive jurisdiction in fact persists until a trial court of this state "determines that the child, the child's parents, and any…
K.D. v. In re P.P.
338 So. 3d 356 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2022)
Motion to dismiss
Appellant, K.D., the aunt, challenges a final order dismissing her private dependency petition for lack of jurisdiction. Concluding the trial court is authorized 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.
Miller v. Mitchell
328 So. 3d 1067 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2021) Cited 1 times
Through these proceedings, the mother, Cassidy S. Miller, seeks a writ of prohibition to prevent the lower tribunal from continuing to exercise jurisdiction over her minor child in a paternity action filed by the father, Alex V. Mitchell. She contends New Jersey is the child's home state for purposes of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act ("UCCJEA"), as codified in section 61.501 et seq., Florida Statutes, thus jurisdiction lies in the New Jersey family court in which an action over custody of the child was previously filed. Concluding the trial court properly exercised jurisdiction, we deny relief.
Edwards v. Codrington
325 So. 3d 993 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2021) Cited 1 times
Motion to dismiss
The trial court denied Edwards's motion to dismiss in its entirety. It found Codrington's testimony credible, concluded it had jurisdiction over the child under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act ("UCCJEA"), and ruled that Codrington was not wrongfully detaining the child in Florida. See § 61.501, Fla. Stat. (2020). It determined Edwards had demanded affirmative relief by demanding parenting plan conditions in her pro se answer, and thus concluded she had no basis to challenge the trial court's personal jurisdiction. It noted Edwards had not presented any evidence or argument to support a change of venue. Finally, it denied Edwards's request to amend her answer, finding that she was just trying to "circumvent the fact that [she] has requested affirmative relief."
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Lunsford v. Engle
312 So. 3d 904 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2021) Cited 1 times
Motion to dismiss
Both Florida and Oregon have adopted the UCCJEA and, as a result, both Florida's and Oregon's UCCJEA statutes are nearly identical in most respects. Compare §§ 61.501 – 61.542, Fla. Stat. (2015), with OR. REV. STAT. §§ 109.701 – 109.834 (2015).
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Bock v. Vilma
279 So. 3d 1246 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2019) Cited 1 times
Motion to dismiss
As she did below, the mother asserts here that, because the minor child has been residing in Maryland for over six months, pursuant to the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), as embodied in section 61.501 et seq ., Florida Statutes, the Florida trial court no longer has jurisdiction to make child custody determinations. We disagree.
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N.B. v. Dep't of Children of Families
274 So. 3d 1163 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2019) Cited 5 times
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 codified in section, 400 et seq., California Family Code (2018).
McIndoo v. Broward Cnty.
No. 17-15010 (11th Cir. Sep. 19, 2018) Cited 2 times
Motion to dismiss
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Plaintiff purports to assert a claim for violation of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act ("UCCJEA"). Each state pertinent to Plaintiff's claims -- Arizona, Florida, and New York -- has adopted a version of the UCCJEA. See Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 25-1001 et seq.; Fla. Stat. Ann. § 61.501 et seq.; N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law § 75 et seq. Because these statutes provide no private right of action for an injured party to sue for violations of the UCCJEA, the district court committed no error in dismissing Plaintiff's claim.
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Keogh v. Keogh
254 So. 3d 633 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2018)
Codified at sections 61.501 -61.542, Florida Statutes (2017).
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N. B. v. DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN OF FAMILIES,, 274 So. 3d 1163 (Fla. App. Ct. 2019)

. . . In 2002, the Florida Legislature adopted provisions of the UCCJEA, as codified in section 61.501 et seq . . .
KEOGH, v. KEOGH,, 254 So. 3d 633 (Fla. App. Ct. 2018)

. . . Codified at sections 61.501 -61.542, Florida Statutes (2017). . . .
IN RE AMENDMENTS TO FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW FORMS- A, 246 So. 3d 1131 (Fla. 2018)

. . . 12.070, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, rule 1.070, Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, sections 61.501 . . . 12.070, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, rule 1.070, Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, sections 61.501 . . .
YOUSSEF, v. ZAITOUNI, R. Y. A. Y. S. Y., 241 So. 3d 901 (Fla. App. Ct. 2018)

. . . temporary emergency jurisdiction under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, §§ 61.501 . . .
IN RE AMENDMENTS TO THE FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW FORMS- NOMENCLATURE, 235 So. 3d 357 (Fla. 2018)

. . . For further information, see sections 61.501-61.542, Florida Statutes. Special notes... . . .
KIDWELL, v. KIDWELL,, 181 So. 3d 1190 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2015)

. . . . § 61.501-61.542 (2014). We deny the petition. . . .
In AMENDMENTS TO FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW FORMS, 205 So. 3d 1 (Fla. 2015)

. . . For further information, see sections 61.501-61.542, Florida Statutes. Special notes ... . . . 12.070, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, rule 1.070, Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, sections 61.501 . . .
In AMENDMENTS TO FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW FORMS, 173 So. 3d 19 (Fla. 2015)

. . . For further information, see sections 61.501-61.542, Florida Statutes. Special notes ... . . . 12.070, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, rule 1.070, Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, sections 61.501 . . .
K. S. R. G. v. E. S. T. S., 161 So. 3d 456 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014)

. . . See generally §§ 61.501-.542, Fla. Stat. (2013). . . . .
BILLIE, v. STIER,, 141 So. 3d 584 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014)

. . . . §§ 61.501 — 61.542, Fla. Stat. (2012). . . .
BOSH, v. MATHIS,, 99 So. 3d 631 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2012)

. . . the procedure set out in the Uniform Child Custody Judgment and Enforcement Act (“UCCJEA”), sections 61.501 . . .
ESSEX, v. B. DAVIS, a k a Al-, 116 So. 3d 445 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2012)

. . . UCCJEA” is the acronym for the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act, codified at section 61.501 . . .
H. JOHNSON, III, v. JOHNSON,, 88 So. 3d 335 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2012)

. . . .§§ 61.501-.542, Fla. Stat. (2010). . . .
GARCES, v. LEGARDA,, 86 So. 3d 602 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2012)

. . . See §§ 61.501 — 61.542, Fla. Stat. (2011). . . .
In AMENDMENTS TO FLORIDA FAMILY LAW RULES OF PROCEDURE, 84 So. 3d 257 (Fla. 2012)

. . . 12.070, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, rule 1.070, Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, sections 61.501 . . .
K. I. v. DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES,, 70 So. 3d 749 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2011)

. . . expressly governed by the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (“UCCJEA”), sections 61.501 . . .
J. SCHAFFER, v. S. LING,, 76 So. 3d 940 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2011)

. . . The UC-CJEA is codified in sections 61.501-542, Florida Statutes (2010). . . .
In AMENDMENTS TO THE FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW FORMS, 59 So. 3d 792 (Fla. 2010)

. . . For further information, see sections 61.501-61.542, Florida Statutes. Special notes... . . .
D. DYCE, v. CHRISTIE,, 17 So. 3d 892 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009)

. . . shall treat a foreign country as if it were a state of the United States for purposes of applying ss. 61.501 . . .
FRIER, Jr. v. FRIER,, 13 So. 3d 145 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009)

. . . Under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, sections 61.501 through 61.542, Florida . . .
COBO, v. SIERRALTA,, 13 So. 3d 493 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009)

. . . shall treat a foreign country as if it were a state of the United States for purposes of applying ss. 61.501 . . . DCA 2009) (finding that, under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, sections 61.501 . . .
In AMENDMENTS TO THE FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW FORMS, 20 So. 3d 173 (Fla. 2009)

. . . For further information, see sections 61.501-61.542, Florida Statutes. Special notes... . . .
KARAM, v. KARAM,, 6 So. 3d 87 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009)

. . . jurisdiction under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (“UCCJEA”), sections 61.501 . . . foreign country is treated “as if it were a state of the United States” for purposes of applying sections 61.501 . . .
L. WASHINGTON, Sr. v. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES,, 595 F. Supp. 2d 1291 (M.D. Fla. 2009)

. . . . § 61.501 et seq. and O.R.C. Ch. 3127. . . .
SNAZA, v. CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA,, 548 F.3d 1178 (8th Cir. 2008)

. . . . § 61.501. . . .
HOLLOWELL, v. TAMBURRO,, 991 So. 2d 1022 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2008)

. . . and visitation under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (“UC-CJEA”), sections 61.501 . . .
MANNINO, v. MANNINO,, 980 So. 2d 575 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2008)

. . . . §§ 61.501-.542, Fla. . . .
ASTORIA FEDERAL SAVINGS LOAN ASSOCIATION, v. UNITED STATES,, 80 Fed. Cl. 65 (Fed. Cl. 2008)

. . . Fidelity’s risk-based capital deficit therefore was $61.501 million. (Stip. 84). . . .
BRULTE, v. BRULTE,, 967 So. 2d 1087 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2007)

. . . children pursuant to the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (“UCCJEA”), sections 61.501 . . .
B. STAATS, v. E. McKINNON, f k a E., 924 So. 2d 82 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . without jurisdiction under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), sections 61.501 . . .
S. STECKLER, v. E. STECKLER,, 921 So. 2d 740 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . See §§ 61.501-.542, Fla. Stat. (2005); N.D. Cent. Code §§ 14-14.1-01 to -37 (2005). . . .
J. BURCKLE, v. A. BURCKLE, n k a A., 915 So. 2d 747 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . court lacked jurisdiction under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, sections 61.501 . . .
SANCHEZ, v. FERNANDEZ, a k a, 915 So. 2d 192 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . amended as the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) and renumbered to sections 61.501 . . .
SIMPSON v. C. YOUNG, III, M., 884 So. 2d 186 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2004)

. . . Co-op 1976), and the Florida Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, §§ 61.501-542, Fla . . .
A. CAUSIN, v. LEAL,, 881 So. 2d 20 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2004)

. . . renamed as the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) and renumbered as sections 61.501 . . .
In S. M. a E. K. v., 874 So. 2d 720 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2004)

. . . 61.1312.],” which is part of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), section 61.501 . . .
GIVENTER, v. GIVENTER,, 863 So. 2d 438 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2003)

. . . my concern regarding the trial judge’s responsibilities under the former UCCJA, now UCCJEA, sections 61.501 . . . renamed as the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) and renumbered as sections 61.501 . . .
SPINDLER, v. MAYOL,, 849 So. 2d 1102 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2003)

. . . amended as the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) and renumbered sections 61.501 . . .
R. MILES, v. M. HYMAN,, 836 So. 2d 1097 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2003)

. . . amended as the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) and renumbered, sections 61.501 . . .
MORALES, v. SALAZAR,, 833 So. 2d 226 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2002)

. . . amended as the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) and renumbered, sections 61.501 . . .
AMENDMENTS TO THE FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW FORMS- UCCJA FORMS, 836 So. 2d 1019 (Fla. 2002)

. . . we replace the reference to sections “61.1302-61.1354” with a reference to newly enacted sections “61.501 . . . For further information, see sections 61.501-61.542, Florida Statutes. Special notes ... . . . Specifically, chapter 2002-65 created sections 61.501 through 61.542, Florida Statutes (2002), and repealed . . .