Florida § 61.10 - Adjudication of obligation to support spouse or minor child unconnected with dissolution; parenting plan.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 61.10 — Adjudication of obligation to support spouse or minor child unconnected with dissolution; parenting plan., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61.10. Adjudication of obligation to support spouse or minor child unconnected with dissolution; parenting plan.
Except when relief is afforded by some other pending civil action or proceeding, a spouse residing in this state apart from his or her spouse and minor child, whether or not such separation is through his or her fault, may obtain an adjudication of obligation to maintain the spouse and minor child, if any. The court shall adjudicate his or her financial obligations to the spouse and child and shall establish the parenting plan for the parties. Such an action does not preclude either party from maintaining any other proceeding under this chapter for other or additional relief at any time.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 61.10
What does Florida Statutes § 61.10 cover?
Section 61.10 ("Adjudication of obligation to support spouse or minor child unconnected with dissolution; parenting plan.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 61.10?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 61.10 apply to my situation?
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