Florida § 61.515 - Exclusive, continuing jurisdiction.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 61.515 — Exclusive, continuing jurisdiction., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61.515. Exclusive, continuing jurisdiction.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in s. 61.517, a court of this state which has made a child custody determination consistent with s. 61.514 or s. 61.516 has exclusive, continuing jurisdiction over the determination until: (a) A court of this state determines that the child, the child’s parents, and any person acting as a parent do not have a significant connection with this state and that substantial evidence is no longer available in this state concerning the child’s care, protection, training, and personal relationships; or (b) A court of this state or a court of another state determines that the child, the child’s parent, and any person acting as a parent do not presently reside in this state. (2) A court of this state which has made a child custody determination and does not have exclusive, continuing jurisdiction under this section may modify that determination only if it has jurisdiction to make an initial determination under s. 61.514.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 61.515
What does Florida Statutes § 61.515 cover?
Section 61.515 ("Exclusive, continuing jurisdiction.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 61.515?
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