Florida Statutes 61.071 – Alimony pendente lite; suit money
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Terms Used In Florida Statutes 61.071
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
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.