Terms Used In Florida Statutes 751.04

  • minor: includes any person who has not attained the age of 18 years. See Florida Statutes 1.01
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
Before a decree is made under this chapter, reasonable notice and opportunity to be heard must be given to the parents of the minor child by service of process, either personal or constructive.