Alimony and child support unconnected with dissolution.

Verbatim from the official edition

Text — 2026 Florida Statutes

If a person having the ability to contribute to the maintenance of his or her spouse and support of his or her minor child fails to do so, the spouse who is not receiving support may apply to the court for alimony and for support for the child without seeking dissolution of marriage, and the court shall enter an order as it deems just and proper.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

ss. 1, 2, ch. 3581, 1885; RS 1485; GS 1933; RGS 3196; CGL 4988; s. 2, ch. 29737, 1955; s. 1, ch. 65-498; s. 16, ch. 67-254; s. 11, ch. 71-241; s. 116, ch. 86-220; s. 320, ch. 95-147; s. 4, ch. 2008-61.

Note

Note.—Former s. 65.09.

Source of truth

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The Florida Statutes

§ 61.043, Fla. Stat.Commencement of a proceeding for dissolution of marriage or for alimony and child support; dissolution questionnaire.Printed as s. 61.09

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