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Statutes and rules

The sections these guides rely on

Short reference pages on the Florida statutes that decide most family law cases. Each states when it was last checked and links to the legislature’s own text.

§ 61.08 Alimony The four types Florida still allows, and the caps on each. § 61.075 Equitable distribution Why equitable does not mean equal, and what makes an asset marital. § 61.30 Child support How the guidelines figure is calculated, and what changes it.
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What this is. These guides are general information about Florida law for Florida residents. They are not legal advice about your situation, reading them does not create an attorney-client relationship, and they can’t tell you how your case will turn out. Law changes; check the date on each guide. If you can’t afford an attorney, contact your local legal aid office or the Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service at 1-800-342-8011.

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