Florida Statute 61.09 - Full Text and Legal Analysis

The 2025 Florida Statutes

Title VI
CIVIL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

Chapter 61
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE; SUPPORT; TIME-SHARING

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F.S. 61.09

61.09 Alimony and child support unconnected with dissolution.—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.

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.—Former s. 65.09.

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Amendments to 61.09

Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Cases Citing Statute 61.09

Total Results: 74

Belcher v. Belcher

271 So. 2d 7

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Aug 23, 1972 | Docket: 1438680

Cited 53 times | Published

unconnected with divorce" (dissolution) under Fla. Stat. § 61.09 (1969).[8] Neither party has asked for a divorce

Cronebaugh v. Van Dyke

415 So. 2d 738

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 12, 1982 | Docket: 2506559

Cited 26 times | Published

Florida, this 8th day of September, 1980. [3] See § 61.09, Fla. Stat. (1979). [4] Isaacs v. Deutsch, 80

Lashkajani v. Lashkajani

911 So. 2d 1154, 2005 WL 1529936

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jun 30, 2005 | Docket: 11788

Cited 25 times | Published

ch. 71-241, ch. 95-147, Laws of Fla; see also § 61.09, Fla. Stat. (2004), and the courts have long interpreted

Hilton v. State

901 So. 2d 155, 30 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. D 453

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 16, 2005 | Docket: 1666294

Cited 16 times | Published

Minn.Stat. § 169.71(1) (2001); Mont.Code. Ann. § 61-9-405(2)(b) (2003); Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 31-5-955(a)

McKelvey v. McKelvey

323 So. 2d 651

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 9, 1976 | Docket: 836190

Cited 16 times | Published

relief alimony unconnected with divorce pursuant to § 61.09, Fla. Stat., attorney's fees, and costs and in

In Re Family Law Rules of Procedure

663 So. 2d 1049, 20 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 581, 1995 Fla. LEXIS 1953, 1995 WL 689537

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Nov 22, 1995 | Docket: 1313670

Cited 15 times | Published

dissolution of marriage. For further information, see § 61.09, Florida Statutes. To request support unconnected

Department of Revenue v. Jackson

846 So. 2d 486, 2003 WL 1922661

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Apr 24, 2003 | Docket: 1709864

Cited 14 times | Published

have a legal duty to support their children. See § 61.09, Fla. Stat. (2001); see also, e.g., Cronebaugh

Holden v. Estate of Gardner

420 So. 2d 1082

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Aug 26, 1982 | Docket: 1306936

Cited 13 times | Published

has been abrogated by the 1971 amendment to section 61.09, Florida Statutes.[4] The head of the family

Versen v. Versen

347 So. 2d 1047

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 4, 1977 | Docket: 1687262

Cited 12 times | Published

unconnected with dissolution" as provided in section 61.09, Florida Statutes, and in Count Two, to set

Cardenas v. Solis

570 So. 2d 996, 1990 WL 129920

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 11, 1990 | Docket: 1349417

Cited 11 times | Published

child *1000 support unconnected with divorce. § 61.09, Fla. Stat. (1989). The fact that Guatemala grants

Graham v. Graham

648 So. 2d 814, 1995 WL 1643

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 4, 1995 | Docket: 1701875

Cited 10 times | Published

unconnected with dissolution of marriage, pursuant to section 61.09, Florida Statutes (1993), in Broward County

SHANDS TEACHING HOSP. & CLINICS v. Smith

480 So. 2d 1366, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 81, 1985 Fla. App. LEXIS 6033

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 30, 1985 | Docket: 1667306

Cited 10 times | Published

at 1359. [5] Parkway, 400 So.2d at 167. [6] § 61.09-.10, Fla. Stat. (1983). [7] We do not view section

In Re Estate of Melisi

440 So. 2d 584

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 7, 1983 | Docket: 1429992

Cited 8 times | Published

Parks, 386 So.2d 292 (Fla. 2d DCA 1980); see § 61.09, Fla. Stat. (1981). Thus, this case should be remanded

Amendments to the Florida Family Law Rules

713 So. 2d 1, 23 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 105, 1998 Fla. LEXIS 475, 1998 WL 166533

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Feb 26, 1998 | Docket: 1732751

Cited 7 times | Published

defined there. For further information, see section 61.09, Florida Statutes. Special notes... With this

Cory v. Parks

386 So. 2d 292

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 23, 1980 | Docket: 477112

Cited 7 times | Published

been abrogated by the amendment in 1971 of Section 61.09, Florida Statutes to place a duty of support

Dennis v. DEPT. OF HEALTH & REHAB. SERV.

566 So. 2d 1374, 1990 WL 134770

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 20, 1990 | Docket: 547642

Cited 6 times | Published

eliminate reference to Chapter 742 and to cite section 61.09, Florida Statutes. Robert denied paternity and

Crider v. STATE, DHRS

555 So. 2d 408, 1989 WL 149770

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 12, 1989 | Docket: 1397008

Cited 6 times | Published

unconnected with divorce under Florida law. See, § 61.09, F.S. (1987). If the order was based upon consent

Time, Inc. v. Firestone

254 So. 2d 386, 1971 Fla. App. LEXIS 5746

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 28, 1971 | Docket: 1703462

Cited 6 times | Published

received alimony and under Florida Law, F.S. 1967, Section 61.09, F.S.A., an adulterous spouse may not receive

Geiger v. Geiger

632 So. 2d 693, 1994 WL 57669

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 1, 1994 | Docket: 462599

Cited 5 times | Published

filed a petition for child support pursuant to Section 61.09, Florida Statutes. This petition resulted in

In Re Implementation of Committee on Privacy & Court Records Recommendations—Amendments to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure

78 So. 3d 1045, 2011 Fla. LEXIS 3030, 2011 WL 5829543

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Nov 3, 2011 | Docket: 1227055

Cited 4 times | Published

defined there. For further information, see section 61.09, Florida Statutes. Special notes ... If you

Amendments to the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure & Family Law Forms

810 So. 2d 1, 26 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 13, 2000 Fla. LEXIS 2272, 2000 WL 1352932

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Sep 21, 2000 | Docket: 64813197

Cited 4 times | Published

defined there. For further information, see section 61.09, Florida Statutes. Special notes ... With this

Bardol v. Martin

763 So. 2d 1119, 1999 WL 1243870

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 22, 1999 | Docket: 1278234

Cited 4 times | Published

terminate their relationship, for example, section 61.09 provides that: "If a person having the ability

Fernandez v. Fernandez

710 So. 2d 223, 1998 WL 226159

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 8, 1998 | Docket: 1444470

Cited 4 times | Published

61.071 and 61.08, Fla. Stat. (1997); see also § 61.09. Because of its distinguishable facts and law,

Tullos v. Tullos

37 So. 3d 355, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 7030, 2010 WL 2010846

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 21, 2010 | Docket: 1240079

Cited 3 times | Published

the husband to pay $1100 in monthly alimony. See § 61.09, Fla. Stat. (2000) (providing for alimony and support

Amendments to Approved Family Law Forms

20 So. 3d 173

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Mar 26, 2009 | Docket: 751733

Cited 3 times | Published

defined there. For further information, see section 61.09, Florida Statutes. Special notes... If you do

In re Amendments to the Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms

20 So. 3d 173, 34 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 298, 2009 Fla. LEXIS 785, 2009 WL 775400

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Mar 26, 2009 | Docket: 60294181

Cited 3 times | Published

defined there. For further information, see section 61.09, Florida Statutes. Special notes... If you do

Khan v. Khan

79 So. 3d 99, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 190, 2012 WL 75250

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 11, 2012 | Docket: 60305424

Cited 2 times | Published

GERBER, JJ., concur. . Since Belcher, both section 61.09, Florida Statutes, and the case law interpreting

Beers v. Public Health Trust of Dade County

468 So. 2d 995, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 715, 1985 Fla. App. LEXIS 14029

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 21, 1985 | Docket: 1402250

Cited 2 times | Published

enforcing the obligation of support. According to section 61.09, Florida Statutes (1983): Alimony and child

In re Amendments to the Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms

173 So. 3d 19

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Mar 26, 2015 | Docket: 60294087

Cited 1 times | Published

defined there. For further information, see section 61.09, Florida Statutes. IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING

Schecter v. Schecter

109 So. 3d 833, 2013 WL 811625, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 3506

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 6, 2013 | Docket: 60229814

Cited 1 times | Published

(citing ch. 71-241, ch. 95-147, Laws of Fla., and section 61.09 of the Florida Statutes). . In Lashkajani

In re Amendments to the Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms

59 So. 3d 792, 35 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 734, 2010 Fla. LEXIS 2116, 2010 WL 5129227

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Dec 16, 2010 | Docket: 60299743

Cited 1 times | Published

defined there. For further information, see section 61.09, Florida Statutes. Special notes... If you do

In Re Approval of Indigent Status Forms

910 So. 2d 194, 2005 WL 1530359

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jun 30, 2005 | Docket: 1744614

Cited 1 times | Published

defined there. For further information, see section 61.09, Florida Statutes. Special notes . . . If you

Coltea v. Coltea

856 So. 2d 1047, 2003 WL 22239333

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 1, 2003 | Docket: 1298047

Cited 1 times | Published

also note that the 1955 text of what is now section 61.09 was changed in 1965 in a significant respect

STATE, DEPT. OF HEALTH & REH. SERV. v. Hatfield

522 So. 2d 61

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 12, 1988 | Docket: 1191274

Cited 1 times | Published

unable to provide for them during that period. See § 61.09, Fla. Stat. (1979). See also, Davis v. Davis, 371

In Re Smith

30 B.R. 78, 1983 Bankr. LEXIS 7030

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Jan 14, 1983 | Docket: 1724343

Cited 1 times | Published

S.D.Fla.1980). It could be argued that Florida Statute 61.09, which imposes a mutual support obligation

Matter of Lamerand

17 B.R. 255, 1982 Bankr. LEXIS 5001

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Jan 21, 1982 | Docket: 1460141

Cited 1 times | Published

been abrogated by the amendment in 1971 of Section 61.09 Florida Statutes to place a duty of support

Weinschel v. Weinschel

368 So. 2d 386

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 20, 1979 | Docket: 1389057

Cited 1 times | Published

to an action for separate maintenance under Section 61.09, Florida Statutes (1977), that (a) the marital

Nooe v. Nooe

277 So. 2d 835

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 11, 1973 | Docket: 1730537

Cited 1 times | Published

support, which entitlements are permissible under Section 61.09, Florida Statutes, 5 F.S.A. The evidence does

Burton v. Burton

216 So. 2d 480, 1968 Fla. App. LEXIS 4711

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 12, 1968 | Docket: 64507603

Cited 1 times | Published

*483has been amended and renumbered as F.S.1967, Section 61.09, F.S.A. The pertinent part of this statute now

VFS Leasing Co. v. Markel Insurance Company

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Oct 30, 2024 | Docket: 68313371

Published

Argued: Mar 7, 2024

bank can be sued); 4 Couch on Insurance § 61:9 (3d ed. & June 2024 update) (“When

ROSIE LEE WILLIAMS vs ROGER WILLIAMS, SR.

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 13, 2023 | Docket: 67754748

Published

unconnected with a dissolution of marriage under section 61.09, Florida Statutes, there is nothing in that

ALBERTO RABADAN v. ANA RABADAN

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 31, 2021 | Docket: 59780285

Published

less net income than the Wife, in violation of section 61.09(9), Florida Statutes.

PAULA F. LEVY v. ROBERT I. LEVY

268 So. 3d 811

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 17, 2019 | Docket: 14950646

Published

alimony unconnected with dissolution pursuant to section 61.09, Florida Statutes. 1 The petition alleged that

In Re: Amendments to the Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms - Nomenclature

235 So. 3d 357

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Feb 1, 2018 | Docket: 6289808

Published

defined there. For further information, see section 61.09, Florida Statutes. IMPORTANT

In re Amendments to the Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms—Nomenclature

235 So. 3d 357

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Feb 1, 2018 | Docket: 60294212

Published

defined there. For further information, see section 61,09, Florida Statutes. IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING

Topic v. Topic

221 So. 3d 746, 2017 WL 2457214, 2017 Fla. App. LEXIS 8333

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 7, 2017 | Docket: 6070163

Published

Unconnected with Dissolution of Marriage, pursuant to section 61.09, Florida Statutes (2014). 2 On

Acacia E. Davis, individually v. Deborah Hengen, as Co-Personal Representative of the Estate of Clifford Davis, Acacia E. Davis, as Co-Personal Representative of the Estate of Clifford Davis, and The Estate of Clifford Davis

191 So. 3d 957, 2016 Fla. App. LEXIS 7191, 2016 WL 2745217

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 11, 2016 | Docket: 3071448

Published

846 So.2d 486, 492 (Fla.2003); see § 61.09, Fla. Stat. (2015). “An obligation to pay accrued

Nicholson v. Nicholson

184 So. 3d 1184, 2015 Fla. App. LEXIS 18938, 2015 WL 9264154

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 18, 2015 | Docket: 3022467

Published

dissolution of their marriage. See § 61.09, Fla. Stat. (2014). We reverse only because the

In Re AMENDMENTS TO the FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW FORMS

205 So. 3d 1, 40 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 647, 2015 Fla. LEXIS 2607

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Nov 19, 2015 | Docket: 3014109

Published

defined there. For further information, see section 61.09, Florida Statutes. IMPORTANT INFORMATION

In Re: Amendments to the Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms

173 So. 3d 19, 40 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 163, 2015 Fla. LEXIS 583, 2015 WL 1343088

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Mar 26, 2015 | Docket: 2644899

Published

defined there. For further information, see section 61.09, Florida Statutes. IMPORTANT

In re Amendments to the Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms

117 So. 3d 958, 2013 Fla. LEXIS 1964, 2013 WL 3334307

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 3, 2013 | Docket: 60232868

Published

defined there. For further information, see section 61.09, Florida Statutes. Special notes ... If you

Khan v. Khan

115 So. 3d 1078, 2013 WL 3014126, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 9640

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 19, 2013 | Docket: 60232081

Published

support unconnected with dissolution pursuant to section 61.09, Florida Statutes (2010). The wife also requested

In re Amendments to the Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms

96 So. 3d 217, 37 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 386, 2012 WL 1869337, 2012 Fla. LEXIS 1143

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: May 24, 2012 | Docket: 60311512

Published

defined there. For further information, see section 61.09, Florida Statutes. Special notes ... If you

In Re Amend. to the Fla. Family Law Forms

59 So. 3d 792

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Dec 16, 2010 | Docket: 2361433

Published

defined there. For further information, see section 61.09, Florida Statutes. Special notes... If you

Bocarro v. Pinto

912 So. 2d 57, 2005 Fla. App. LEXIS 14302, 2005 WL 2205483

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 13, 2005 | Docket: 64840580

Published

Florida resident, for child support pursuant to section 61.09, Florida Statutes. We conclude that, under the

Cooper v. Cooper

725 So. 2d 1175, 1998 Fla. App. LEXIS 15889, 1998 WL 879667

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 18, 1998 | Docket: 64786030

Published

intends to award adequate alimony pursuant to section 61.09, Florida Statutes (1997). I am also uncertain

In re Amendments to the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure

717 So. 2d 914, 23 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 367, 1998 Fla. LEXIS 1238, 1998 WL 334343

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jun 25, 1998 | Docket: 64782890

Published

Unconnected with Dissolution of Marriage under section 61.09, Florida Statutes. The Court, having reviewed

Hasslacher v. Hasslacher

650 So. 2d 166, 1995 Fla. App. LEXIS 975, 1995 WL 46551

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 8, 1995 | Docket: 64754178

Published

denied the husband’s request to stay the order. Section 61.09, Florida Statutes (1993), governs orders pertaining

Taylor v. McGregor

616 So. 2d 159, 1993 Fla. App. LEXIS 3602, 1993 WL 90536

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 30, 1993 | Docket: 64695263

Published

reasons, we reverse. Pursuant to chapter *409 and section 61.-09, Florida Statutes (1989), HRS filed a petition

Gillette v. Gillette

587 So. 2d 634, 1991 Fla. App. LEXIS 10141, 1991 WL 205835

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 15, 1991 | Docket: 64662312

Published

DCA), review denied, 389 So.2d 1110 (Fla.1980); § 61.09, Fla.Stat. (1989). Finally, the wife contends that

Braverman v. Braverman

549 So. 2d 750, 14 Fla. L. Weekly 2306, 1989 Fla. App. LEXIS 5407, 1989 WL 114457

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 3, 1989 | Docket: 64645273

Published

in the support action brought below under Section 61.09, Florida Statutes (1987), the wife seeks solely

Howell v. Howell

545 So. 2d 933, 14 Fla. L. Weekly 1303, 1989 Fla. App. LEXIS 2961, 1989 WL 55345

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 24, 1989 | Docket: 64643433

Published

the appellant filed a petition pursuant to section 61.09, Florida Statutes (1987), for alimony and child

Wachsmuth v. Wachsmuth

528 So. 2d 1201, 13 Fla. L. Weekly 662, 1988 Fla. App. LEXIS 869, 1988 WL 18686

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 9, 1988 | Docket: 64636191

Published

court for alimony and child support pursuant to section 61.09, Florida Statutes (1985). The petition is unconnected

State, Department of Health & Rehabilitative Services v. Hatfield

522 So. 2d 61, 13 Fla. L. Weekly 443, 1988 Fla. App. LEXIS 565

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 12, 1988 | Docket: 64633559

Published

unable to provide for them during that period. See § 61.09, Fla.Stat. (1979). See also, Davis v. Davis, 371

Friedman v. Friedman

383 So. 2d 1100, 1980 Fla. App. LEXIS 16761

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 22, 1980 | Docket: 64576278

Published

unconnected with marriage dissolution under Section 61.09, Florida Statutes (1979), [when brought against

Rosen v. Rosen

306 So. 2d 546, 1974 Fla. App. LEXIS 7343

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 31, 1974 | Docket: 64543895

Published

the obligations of the husband to her, and under § 61.09, Fla.Stat., she may obtain monetary relief such

Belcher v. Belcher

256 So. 2d 75, 1971 Fla. App. LEXIS 5570

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 21, 1971 | Docket: 64523685

Published

appellant for alimony unconnected with divorce, under § 61.09 Fla. Stat., F.S.A. The parties were married on

Neel v. Neel

255 So. 2d 698, 1971 Fla. App. LEXIS 5640

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 9, 1971 | Docket: 64523598

Published

“alimony unconnected with divorce” under F.S.1969, section 61.09, F.S.A. But before there can be an award of

Dover v. Dover

241 So. 2d 740, 1970 Fla. App. LEXIS 5494

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 11, 1970 | Docket: 64517760

Published

maintenance with grounds for divorce under F.S. Section 61.-09, F.S.A., and additionally asked for attorney’s

King v. King

240 So. 2d 326, 1970 Fla. App. LEXIS 5591

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 27, 1970 | Docket: 64517054

Published

maintenance without divorce under the provisions of Section 61.09, Florida Statutes, F.S.A. Appellant counterclaimed

Campbell v. Campbell

220 So. 2d 920, 1969 Fla. App. LEXIS 6106

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 14, 1969 | Docket: 64509154

Published

divorce under Section 65.09, F.S.1965 (now Section 61.09, F.S. 1967), F.S.A. The defendant and appellee

Barco v. Barco

221 So. 2d 22, 1969 Fla. App. LEXIS 5893

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 12, 1969 | Docket: 64509173

Published

extreme cruelty. In order to obtain relief under Section 61.09, F.S. 1967, F.S.A., on the grounds of a cause

Feldhusen v. Feldhusen

214 So. 2d 772, 1968 Fla. App. LEXIS 5049

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 9, 1968 | Docket: 64507022

Published

below under § 65.09, Fla.Stat.1965, F.S.A., now § 61.09, Fla. Stat.1967, F.S.A. The appellee, defendant

Rouse v. Rouse

212 So. 2d 650, 1968 Fla. App. LEXIS 5327

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 16, 1968 | Docket: 64506154

Published

charge of extreme cruelty) under § 65.09 (now § 61.09) Fla.Stat., F.S.A. During the pendency of the suit