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Florida Statute 61.071 - Alimony pendente lite; suit money.
In every proceeding for dissolution of the marriage, a party may claim alimony and suit money in the petition or by
motion, and if the petition is well founded, the court shall allow a reasonable sum therefor. If a party in any
proceeding for dissolution of marriage claims alimony or suit money in his or her answer or by motion, and the
answer or motion is well founded, the court shall allow a reasonable sum therefor.
Florida Statute 61.16 - Attorney’s fees, suit money, and costs.
(1) The court may from time to time, after considering the financial resources of both parties, order a party to pay a
reasonable amount for attorney’s fees, suit money, and the cost to the other party of maintaining or defending any
proceeding under this chapter, including enforcement and modification proceedings and appeals. In those cases in
which an action is brought for enforcement and the court finds that the noncompliant party is without justification in
the refusal to follow a court order, the court may not award attorney’s fees, suit money, and costs to the noncompliant
party. An application for attorney’s fees, suit money, or costs, whether temporary or otherwise, shall not require
corroborating expert testimony in order to support an award under this chapter. The trial court shall have continuing
jurisdiction to make temporary attorney’s fees and costs awards reasonably necessary to prosecute or defend an
appeal on the same basis and criteria as though the matter were pending before it at the trial level. In all cases, the
court may order that the amount be paid directly to the attorney, who may enforce the order in that attorney’s name. In
determining whether to make attorney’s fees and costs awards at the appellate level, the court shall primarily
consider the relative financial resources of the parties, unless an appellate party’s cause is deemed to be frivolous.
In Title IV-D cases, attorney’s fees, suit money, and costs, including filing fees, recording fees, mediation costs,
service of process fees, and other expenses incurred by the clerk of the circuit court, shall be assessed only against
the nonprevailing obligor after the court makes a determination of the nonprevailing obligor’s ability to pay such costs
and fees. The Department of Revenue shall not be considered a party for purposes of this section; however, fees
may be assessed against the department pursuant to s. 57.105(1).
(2) In an action brought pursuant to Rule 3.840, Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure, whether denominated direct
or indirect criminal contempt, the court shall have authority to:
(a) Appoint an attorney to prosecute said contempt.
(b) Assess attorney’s fees and costs against the contemptor after the court makes a determination of the
contemptor’s ability to pay such costs and fees.
(c) Order that the amount be paid directly to the attorney, who may enforce the order in his or her name.
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Please review the following Florida Statutes for some more information on Dissolutions of Marriage, Alimony,
Child Support and Time-Sharing in Florida:
Florida Statute 61.001 - Purpose of chapter.
Florida Statute 61.011 - Dissolution in chancery.
Florida Statute 61.021 - Residence requirements.
Florida Statute 61.031 - Dissolution of marriage to be a vinculo.
Florida Statute 61.043 - Commencement of a proceeding for dissolution of marriage or for alimony and child
support; dissolution questionnaire.
Florida Statute 61.044 - Certain existing defenses abolished.
Florida Statute 61.046 - Definitions.
Florida Statute 61.052 - Dissolution of marriage.
Florida Statute 61.061 Proceedings against nonresidents.
Florida Statute 61.071 - Alimony pendente lite; suit money.
Florida Statute 61.075 - Equitable distribution of marital assets and liabilities.
Florida Statute 61.076 - Distribution of retirement plans upon dissolution of marriage.
Florida Statute 61.077 - Determination of entitlement to setoffs or credits upon sale of marital home.
Florida Statute 61.079 - Premarital agreements.
Florida Statute 61.08 - Alimony.
Florida Statute 61.09 - Alimony and child support unconnected with dissolution.
Florida Statute 61.10 - Adjudication of obligation to support spouse or minor child unconnected with dissolution;
parenting plan.
Florida Statute 61.11 - Writs.
Florida Statute 61.12 - Attachment or garnishment of amounts due for alimony or child support.
Florida Statute 61.122 - Parenting plan recommendation; presumption of psychologist’s good faith; prerequisite to
parent’s filing suit; award of fees, costs, reimbursement.
Florida Statute 61.125 - Parenting coordination.
Florida Statute 61.13 - Support of children; parenting and time-sharing; powers of court.
Florida Statute 61.13001 - Parental relocation with a child.
Florida Statute 61.13002 - Temporary time-sharing modification and child support modification due to military
service.
Florida Statute 61.13003 - Court-ordered electronic communication between a parent and a child.
Florida Statute 61.13015 - Petition for suspension or denial of professional licenses and certificates.
Florida Statute 61.13016 - Suspension of driver’s licenses and motor vehicle registrations.
Florida Statute 61.1301 - Income deduction orders.
Florida Statute 61.1354 - Sharing of information between consumer reporting agencies and the IV-D agency.
Florida Statute 61.14 - Enforcement and modification of support, maintenance, or alimony agreements or orders.
Florida Statute 61.16 - Attorney’s fees, suit money, and costs.
Florida Statute 61.17 - Alimony and child support; additional method for enforcing orders and judgments; costs,
expenses.
Florida Statute 61.18 - Alimony and child support; default in undertaking of bond posted to ensure payment.
Florida Statute 61.181 - Depository for alimony transactions, support, maintenance, and support payments; fees.
Florida Statute 61.1811 - Clerk of the Court Child Support Enforcement Collection System Trust Fund.
Florida Statute - 61.1812 Child Support Incentive Trust Fund.
Florida Statute 61.1814 - Child Support Enforcement Application and Program Revenue Trust Fund.
Florida Statute 61.1816 - Child Support Clearing Trust Fund.
Florida Statute 61.1824 - State Disbursement Unit.
Florida Statute 61.1825 - State Case Registry.
Florida Statute 61.1826 - Procurement of services for State Disbursement Unit and the non-Title IV-D component of
the State Case Registry; contracts and cooperative agreements; penalties; withholding payment.
Florida Statute 61.1827 - Identifying information concerning applicants for and recipients of child support services.
Florida Statute 61.183 - Mediation of certain contested issues.
Florida Statute 61.19 - Entry of judgment of dissolution of marriage, delay period.
Florida Statute 61.191 - Application.
Florida Statute 61.20 - Social investigation and recommendations regarding a parenting plan.
Florida Statute 61.21 - Parenting course authorized; fees; required attendance authorized; contempt.
Florida Statute 61.29 - Child support guidelines; principles.
Florida Statute 61.30 - Child support guidelines; retroactive child support.
Florida Statute 61.401 - Appointment of guardian ad litem.
Florida Statue 61.402 - Qualifications of guardians ad litem.
Florida Statute 61.403 - Guardians ad litem; powers and authority.
Florida Statute 61.404 - Guardians ad litem; confidentiality.
Florida Statute 61.405 - Guardians ad litem; immunity.
Florida Statue 61.45 - Court-ordered parenting plan; risk of violation; bond.
Additional Family Law Statutes
NOTE: Florida Statutes are modified and updated from time to time by the Florida Legislature and Governor and
the latest version of the Florida Statute may not be posted on this website. In addition, you should consult with an
experienced Florida Divorce and Family Law Attorney to understand how the Florida Statutes apply and interact with
Florida case law, Florida Family law Rules of Procedure and other applicable laws and Florida Statutes.
For more information, Call the Wilson Law Firm Today at (407) 648-5255 to speak with an experienced Orlando
family law lawyer and Osceola County divorce attorney about your situation or to schedule a Free Initial Consultation.
The Wilson Law Firm represents individuals in divorce and family law cases in the Central Florida area, including the
cities of Altamonte Springs, Apopka, Casselberry, Clermont, Kissimmee, Lake Mary, Longwood, Maitland, Mount
Dora, Ocoee, Orlando, Oviedo, Saint Cloud, Sanford, Windermere, Winter Garden, Winter Park and Winter Springs,
as well as Lake County, Orange County, Osceola County, Seminole County, and Volusia County, Florida.
In every proceeding for dissolution of the marriage, a party may claim alimony and suit money in the petition or by
motion, and if the petition is well founded, the court shall allow a reasonable sum therefor. If a party in any
proceeding for dissolution of marriage claims alimony or suit money in his or her answer or by motion, and the
answer or motion is well founded, the court shall allow a reasonable sum therefor.
Florida Statute 61.16 - Attorney’s fees, suit money, and costs.
(1) The court may from time to time, after considering the financial resources of both parties, order a party to pay a
reasonable amount for attorney’s fees, suit money, and the cost to the other party of maintaining or defending any
proceeding under this chapter, including enforcement and modification proceedings and appeals. In those cases in
which an action is brought for enforcement and the court finds that the noncompliant party is without justification in
the refusal to follow a court order, the court may not award attorney’s fees, suit money, and costs to the noncompliant
party. An application for attorney’s fees, suit money, or costs, whether temporary or otherwise, shall not require
corroborating expert testimony in order to support an award under this chapter. The trial court shall have continuing
jurisdiction to make temporary attorney’s fees and costs awards reasonably necessary to prosecute or defend an
appeal on the same basis and criteria as though the matter were pending before it at the trial level. In all cases, the
court may order that the amount be paid directly to the attorney, who may enforce the order in that attorney’s name. In
determining whether to make attorney’s fees and costs awards at the appellate level, the court shall primarily
consider the relative financial resources of the parties, unless an appellate party’s cause is deemed to be frivolous.
In Title IV-D cases, attorney’s fees, suit money, and costs, including filing fees, recording fees, mediation costs,
service of process fees, and other expenses incurred by the clerk of the circuit court, shall be assessed only against
the nonprevailing obligor after the court makes a determination of the nonprevailing obligor’s ability to pay such costs
and fees. The Department of Revenue shall not be considered a party for purposes of this section; however, fees
may be assessed against the department pursuant to s. 57.105(1).
(2) In an action brought pursuant to Rule 3.840, Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure, whether denominated direct
or indirect criminal contempt, the court shall have authority to:
(a) Appoint an attorney to prosecute said contempt.
(b) Assess attorney’s fees and costs against the contemptor after the court makes a determination of the
contemptor’s ability to pay such costs and fees.
(c) Order that the amount be paid directly to the attorney, who may enforce the order in his or her name.
___________________________________________________________
Please review the following Florida Statutes for some more information on Dissolutions of Marriage, Alimony,
Child Support and Time-Sharing in Florida:
Florida Statute 61.001 - Purpose of chapter.
Florida Statute 61.011 - Dissolution in chancery.
Florida Statute 61.021 - Residence requirements.
Florida Statute 61.031 - Dissolution of marriage to be a vinculo.
Florida Statute 61.043 - Commencement of a proceeding for dissolution of marriage or for alimony and child
support; dissolution questionnaire.
Florida Statute 61.044 - Certain existing defenses abolished.
Florida Statute 61.046 - Definitions.
Florida Statute 61.052 - Dissolution of marriage.
Florida Statute 61.061 Proceedings against nonresidents.
Florida Statute 61.071 - Alimony pendente lite; suit money.
Florida Statute 61.075 - Equitable distribution of marital assets and liabilities.
Florida Statute 61.076 - Distribution of retirement plans upon dissolution of marriage.
Florida Statute 61.077 - Determination of entitlement to setoffs or credits upon sale of marital home.
Florida Statute 61.079 - Premarital agreements.
Florida Statute 61.08 - Alimony.
Florida Statute 61.09 - Alimony and child support unconnected with dissolution.
Florida Statute 61.10 - Adjudication of obligation to support spouse or minor child unconnected with dissolution;
parenting plan.
Florida Statute 61.11 - Writs.
Florida Statute 61.12 - Attachment or garnishment of amounts due for alimony or child support.
Florida Statute 61.122 - Parenting plan recommendation; presumption of psychologist’s good faith; prerequisite to
parent’s filing suit; award of fees, costs, reimbursement.
Florida Statute 61.125 - Parenting coordination.
Florida Statute 61.13 - Support of children; parenting and time-sharing; powers of court.
Florida Statute 61.13001 - Parental relocation with a child.
Florida Statute 61.13002 - Temporary time-sharing modification and child support modification due to military
service.
Florida Statute 61.13003 - Court-ordered electronic communication between a parent and a child.
Florida Statute 61.13015 - Petition for suspension or denial of professional licenses and certificates.
Florida Statute 61.13016 - Suspension of driver’s licenses and motor vehicle registrations.
Florida Statute 61.1301 - Income deduction orders.
Florida Statute 61.1354 - Sharing of information between consumer reporting agencies and the IV-D agency.
Florida Statute 61.14 - Enforcement and modification of support, maintenance, or alimony agreements or orders.
Florida Statute 61.16 - Attorney’s fees, suit money, and costs.
Florida Statute 61.17 - Alimony and child support; additional method for enforcing orders and judgments; costs,
expenses.
Florida Statute 61.18 - Alimony and child support; default in undertaking of bond posted to ensure payment.
Florida Statute 61.181 - Depository for alimony transactions, support, maintenance, and support payments; fees.
Florida Statute 61.1811 - Clerk of the Court Child Support Enforcement Collection System Trust Fund.
Florida Statute - 61.1812 Child Support Incentive Trust Fund.
Florida Statute 61.1814 - Child Support Enforcement Application and Program Revenue Trust Fund.
Florida Statute 61.1816 - Child Support Clearing Trust Fund.
Florida Statute 61.1824 - State Disbursement Unit.
Florida Statute 61.1825 - State Case Registry.
Florida Statute 61.1826 - Procurement of services for State Disbursement Unit and the non-Title IV-D component of
the State Case Registry; contracts and cooperative agreements; penalties; withholding payment.
Florida Statute 61.1827 - Identifying information concerning applicants for and recipients of child support services.
Florida Statute 61.183 - Mediation of certain contested issues.
Florida Statute 61.19 - Entry of judgment of dissolution of marriage, delay period.
Florida Statute 61.191 - Application.
Florida Statute 61.20 - Social investigation and recommendations regarding a parenting plan.
Florida Statute 61.21 - Parenting course authorized; fees; required attendance authorized; contempt.
Florida Statute 61.29 - Child support guidelines; principles.
Florida Statute 61.30 - Child support guidelines; retroactive child support.
Florida Statute 61.401 - Appointment of guardian ad litem.
Florida Statue 61.402 - Qualifications of guardians ad litem.
Florida Statute 61.403 - Guardians ad litem; powers and authority.
Florida Statute 61.404 - Guardians ad litem; confidentiality.
Florida Statute 61.405 - Guardians ad litem; immunity.
Florida Statue 61.45 - Court-ordered parenting plan; risk of violation; bond.
Additional Family Law Statutes
NOTE: Florida Statutes are modified and updated from time to time by the Florida Legislature and Governor and
the latest version of the Florida Statute may not be posted on this website. In addition, you should consult with an
experienced Florida Divorce and Family Law Attorney to understand how the Florida Statutes apply and interact with
Florida case law, Florida Family law Rules of Procedure and other applicable laws and Florida Statutes.
For more information, Call the Wilson Law Firm Today at (407) 648-5255 to speak with an experienced Orlando
family law lawyer and Osceola County divorce attorney about your situation or to schedule a Free Initial Consultation.
The Wilson Law Firm represents individuals in divorce and family law cases in the Central Florida area, including the
cities of Altamonte Springs, Apopka, Casselberry, Clermont, Kissimmee, Lake Mary, Longwood, Maitland, Mount
Dora, Ocoee, Orlando, Oviedo, Saint Cloud, Sanford, Windermere, Winter Garden, Winter Park and Winter Springs,
as well as Lake County, Orange County, Osceola County, Seminole County, and Volusia County, Florida.
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