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The 2001 Florida Statutes

Title VI
Civil Practice And Procedure
Chapter 61
Dissolution Of Marriage; Support; Custody
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Section 61.10, Florida Statutes 2001

61.10  Adjudication of obligation to support spouse or minor child unconnected with dissolution; child custody, child's primary residence, and visitation.--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, shall establish the child's primary residence, and shall determine the custody and visitation rights of 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.

Note.--Former s. 65.101.