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Section 61.071, Florida Statutes

December 31, 2010/1 Comment/in Florida Statutes //Tags: alimony, divorce, Florida Statutesby Adam B. Cordover, Attorney-at-Law

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.

For the latest version of this statute, visit http://www.leg.state.fl.us.

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  1. All Alimony Awards are Not the Same | ABC Family Law Blog says:
    January 13, 2011 at 11:30 am

    […] Alimony- Pursuant to section 61.071, Florida Statutes, a judge may award this type of alimony during the divorce or family proceeding.  Temporary […]

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