Florida § 61.763 - Visitation before termination of temporary grant of custodial responsibility.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 61.763 — Visitation before termination of temporary grant of custodial responsibility., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61.763. Visitation before termination of temporary grant of custodial responsibility.
From the time a deploying parent returns from deployment until a temporary agreement or order for custodial responsibility is terminated, the court shall issue a temporary order granting the deploying parent reasonable contact with the child even if the time of contact exceeds the time the deploying parent spent with the child before deployment unless it is not in the best interest of the child.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 61.763
What does Florida Statutes § 61.763 cover?
Section 61.763 ("Visitation before termination of temporary grant of custodial responsibility.") 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 § 61.763?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 61.763" (Florida). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 61.763 apply to my situation?
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