Florida § 61.071 - Alimony pendente lite; suit money.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 61.071 — Alimony pendente lite; suit money., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 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.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 61.071
What does Florida Statutes § 61.071 cover?
Section 61.071 ("Alimony pendente lite; suit money.") 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.
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