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Florida Child Custody Laws<\/h1>\n
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\n By Olivia Wathne, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Laura Temme, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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When they separate, parents must agree on child custody arrangements. These arrangements include how they will make major decisions and share time with the child. If parents can’t agree, courts will decide the best course of action based on state child custody laws.<\/p>\r\n

Florida adheres to the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act<\/a> (UCCJEA). The UCCJEA is a federal law that mandates that each state honor and enforce child custody rulings made by courts in other states.<\/p>\r\n

This article offers a summary of child custody laws in Florida.<\/p>\r\n

Types of Custody in Florida<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

In Florida, custody is parental responsibility and includes two main types: legal custody<\/a> and physical custody<\/a>. Legal custody can be joint or sole:<\/p>\r\n