61.508
Priority.
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61.508 Priority.—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.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 5
cases (2 in the last 5 years), 2011–2024 · leading case: Sarpel v. Eflanli
Sarpel v. Eflanli (2011)
“” § 61.508(7), Fla. Stat. A “period of temporary absence” is part of the relevant six-month period.”
Johnson v. Johnson (2012)
“See § 61.508. 8 The child’s “home state” determines jurisdiction over the child.”
Scudder v. Scudder (2017)
“See § 61.508 (“If a question of existence or exercise of jurisdiction under [the UCCJEA] is raised in a child custody proceeding, the question, upon request of a party, must be given priority on the calendar and handled expeditiously.”
JACQUES JUNIOR ARMAND v. GINOU ARMAND AMISY (2021)
“”); see also § 61.508, Fla. Stat. (2020) (“If a question of existence or exercise of jurisdiction under [the UCCJEA] is raised in a child custody proceeding, the question, upon request of a party, must be given priority on the calendar and handled expeditiously.”
Burgos v. Sequeira, Vargas (2024)
“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 of jurisdiction under this part is raised in a child custody proceeding, the question, upon request of a party, must be given…”
— 61.508(7) — 1 case
Sarpel v. Eflanli (2011)
“” § 61.508(7), Fla. Stat. A “period of temporary absence” is part of the relevant six-month period.”
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