# Fla. Stat. § 61.10: 61.10 Adjudication of obligation to support spouse or minor child unconnected with dissolution; parenting plan

> Florida · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVI_C61_PI_S61.10

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 61.10
- **Heading:** 61.10 Adjudication of obligation to support spouse or minor child unconnected with dissolution; parenting plan
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 61 / Part I / Section 61.10

## Text

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.

History: s. 1, ch. 61-112; s. 16, ch. 67-254; s. 12, ch. 71-241; s. 117, ch. 86-220; s. 321, ch. 95-147; s. 5, ch. 2008-61.

## Nearby sections

- [Fla. Stat. § 61.001 61.001 Purpose of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVI_C61_PI_S61.001.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 61.08 61.08 Alimony.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVI_C61_PI_S61.08.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 61.09 61.09 Alimony and child support unconnected with dissolution.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVI_C61_PI_S61.09.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 61.10 61.10 Adjudication of obligation to support spouse or minor child unconnected with dissolution; parenting plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVI_C61_PI_S61.10.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 61.011 61.011 Dissolution in chancery.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVI_C61_PI_S61.011.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 61.11 61.11 Writs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVI_C61_PI_S61.11.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 61.12 61.12 Attachment or garnishment of amounts due for alimony or child support.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVI_C61_PI_S61.12.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 61.13 61.13 Support of children; parenting and time-sharing; powers of court.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVI_C61_PI_S61.13.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 61.14 61.14 Enforcement and modification of support, maintenance, or alimony agreements or orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVI_C61_PI_S61.14.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 61.16 61.16 Attorney’s fees, suit money, and costs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVI_C61_PI_S61.16.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 61.17 61.17 Alimony and child support; additional method for enforcing orders and judgments; costs, expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVI_C61_PI_S61.17.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 61.18 61.18 Alimony and child support; default in undertaking of bond posted to ensure payment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVI_C61_PI_S61.18.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 61.19 61.19 Entry of judgment of dissolution of marriage, delay period.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVI_C61_PI_S61.19.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 61.20 61.20 Social investigation and recommendations regarding a parenting plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVI_C61_PI_S61.20.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVI_C61_PI_S61.10. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.