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Fla. Stat. § 61.508 (2025)

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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, 65 So. 3d 1080 (Fla. 4th DCA 2011).

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Sarpel v. Eflanli, 65 So. 3d 1080 (Fla. 4th DCA 2011). · cites it 2× “” § 61.508(7), Fla. Stat. A “period of temporary absence” is part of the relevant six-month period.”

Johnson v. Johnson, 88 So. 3d 335 (Fla. 2d DCA 2012). · cites it 2× “See § 61.508. 8 The child’s “home state” determines jurisdiction over the child.”

Scudder v. Scudder, 228 So. 3d 703 (Fla. 2d DCA 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 (Fla. 3d DCA 2021). · cites it 2× “”); 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 (Fla. 2d DCA 2024). · cites it 2× “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, 65 So. 3d 1080 (Fla. 4th DCA 2011). “” § 61.508(7), Fla. Stat. A “period of temporary absence” is part of the relevant six-month period.”

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