Florida § 742.045 - Attorney’s fees, suit money, and costs.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 742.045 — Attorney’s fees, suit money, and costs., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 742.045. Attorney’s fees, suit money, and costs.
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. 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 court may order that the amount be paid directly to the attorney, who may enforce the order in his or her name. In Title IV-D cases, any 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).
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 742.045
What does Florida Statutes § 742.045 cover?
Section 742.045 ("Attorney’s fees, suit money, and costs.") 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 § 742.045?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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