Florida § 61.737 - Effect of prior judicial order or agreement.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 61.737 — Effect of prior judicial order or agreement., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61.737. Effect of prior judicial order or agreement.
In a proceeding for a temporary grant of custodial responsibility: (1) A prior judicial order granting custodial responsibility in the event of deployment is binding on the court unless circumstances meet the requirements authorized by general law for modifying a judicial order regarding custodial responsibility. (2) The court shall enforce a prior written agreement between the parents for granting custodial responsibility in the event of deployment, including an agreement for custodial responsibility during deployment, unless the court finds that the agreement is not in the best interest of the child.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 61.737
What does Florida Statutes § 61.737 cover?
Section 61.737 ("Effect of prior judicial order or agreement.") 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 § 61.737?
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