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Florida Family Laws

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Welcome to FindLaw’s Florida family Laws section, with useful and constantly updated information about such topics as marriage, divorce, adoption, child support, and child custody. Many of Florida’s laws are similar to those of other states, with some minor differences.  There are so many different areas of family law that can come into play, including: child abuse, annulment, domestic abuse, and protective orders. Click on a topic below to learn more about Florida statutes.

Whether you need a child support attorney, or you just need to know the minimum legal marriage age (18 without parental consent, 16 with parental consent), we have you covered. 

Learn About Florida Family Laws

  • Florida Adoption Laws

    Basic information about adoption laws in Florida, such as who is eligible for adoption; home residency requirements; the statute of limitations to challenge adoption; and links to related adoption articles and resources.

  • Florida Abortion Laws

    Summary of Florida laws and regulations pertaining to abortion in the state, such as the determination of when a fetus is considered “viable” and physician licensing requirements.

  • Florida Child Custody Laws

    Florida laws and regulations governing child custody decisions, rules, and procedures; including information about the types of custody, availability of grandparents’ visitation rights, and links to additional information about custody.

  • Florida Marriage Age Requirements

    What you need to know to get married in Florida as it relates to age; such as the age required to get married with or without parental consent.

  • Florida Prohibited Marriage Laws

    Overview of what types of marriages are prohibited under Florida law, such as blood relatives; plus a reference to common law marriages and designating bigamy as a felony.

  • Florida Protective Order Laws

    How Florida law handles protective orders, often called “restraining orders,” which are sought by victims of domestic violence or those who are threatened or stalked by former spouses.

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