Florida, like all states,
have laws that protect children from dangerous situations. These situations are
unfortunately many. A parent could kidnap a child, or abuse or neglect their
child. Sometimes, both parents are deemed incapacitated or they may both suddenly
pass away. In any of these unfortunate situations, and more, an adult may
petition the court for an emergency child custody order to place the child in
temporary care. What are these orders in Florida, and who can ask for one?
You’ll find the answers to these questions pertaining to emergency child
custody orders, and more, below.
What is an Emergency Child
Custody Order?
Emergency child
custody orders are covered under The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and
Enforcement Act, or the UCCJEA. All states, with the exception of
Massachusetts, follow this law. This Act not only governs the rules for child
custody, but they also determine the jurisdiction of the court that has the
right to issue an emergency child custody order.
For example, a
parent may wish to leave their home state for the welfare of their child, such
as if the other parent is abusing them. Under the UCCJEA, that parent must file
for child custody in the state they’ve lived for at least six months. However,
the UCCJEA also states that if a parent has had to leave their home state with
their child for safety reasons, the courts in the new location may issue an
emergency child custody order until a more permanent solution can be reached. Click to see more.
