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FL Stat § 39.904 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title V - Judicial Branch|Chapter 39 - Proceedings Relating to Children|Part XII - Domestic Violence (Ss. 39.901-39.908)|39.904 - Report to the Legislature on the status of domestic violence cases.

39.904 Report to the Legislature on the status of domestic violence cases.—On or before January 1 of each year, the department shall furnish to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives a report on the status of domestic violence in this state, which must include, but need not be limited to, the following:(1) The incidence of domestic violence in this state.(2) An identification of the areas of the state where domestic violence is of significant proportions, indicating the number of cases of domestic violence officially reported, as well as an assessment of the degree of unreported cases of domestic violence.(3) An identification and description of the types of programs in the state which assist victims of domestic violence or persons who commit domestic violence, including information on funding for the programs.(4) The number of persons who receive services from local certified domestic violence programs that receive funding through the department.(5) The incidence of domestic violence homicides in the state, including information and data collected from state and local domestic violence fatality review teams.History.—s. 4, ch. 84-343; s. 138, ch. 97-101; s. 116, ch. 98-403; s. 4, ch. 2012-147; s. 4, ch. 2020-6.Note.—Former s. 415.604.
FL Stat § 39.9055 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title V - Judicial Branch|Chapter 39 - Proceedings Relating to Children|Part XII - Domestic Violence (Ss. 39.901-39.908)|39.9055 - Certified domestic violence centers; capital improvement grant program.

39.9055 Certified domestic violence centers; capital improvement grant program.—There is established a certified domestic violence center capital improvement grant program.(1) A certified domestic violence center as defined in s. 39.905 may apply to the department for a capital improvement grant. The grant application must provide information that includes:(a) A statement specifying the capital improvement that the certified domestic violence center proposes to make with the grant funds.(b) The proposed strategy for making the capital improvement.(c) The organizational structure that will carry out the capital improvement.(d) Evidence that the certified domestic violence center has difficulty in obtaining funding or that funds available for the proposed improvement are inadequate.(e) Evidence that the funds will assist in meeting the needs of victims of domestic violence and their children in the certified domestic violence center service area.(f) Evidence of a satisfactory recordkeeping system to account for fund expenditures.(g) Evidence of ability to generate local match.(2) Certified domestic violence centers as defined in s. 39.905 may receive funding subject to legislative appropriation, upon application to the department, for projects to construct, acquire, repair, improve, or upgrade systems, facilities, or equipment, subject to availability of funds. An award of funds under this section must be made in accordance with a needs assessment developed by the department. The department annually shall perform this needs assessment and shall rank in order of need those centers that are requesting funds for capital improvement.(3) The department shall establish criteria for awarding the capital improvement funds that must be used exclusively for support and assistance with the capital improvement needs of the certified domestic violence centers, as defined in s. 39.905.(4) The department shall ensure that the funds awarded under this section are used solely for the purposes specified in this section. The department will also ensure that the grant process maintains the confidentiality of the location of the certified domestic violence centers, as required under s. 39.908. The total amount of grant moneys awarded under this section may not exceed the amount appropriated for this program.History.—s. 2, ch. 2000-220; s. 22, ch. 2014-19; s. 6, ch. 2020-6.
FL Stat § 39.9057 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title V - Judicial Branch|Chapter 39 - Proceedings Relating to Children|Part XII - Domestic Violence (Ss. 39.901-39.908)|39.9057 - Unlawful disclosure of certified domestic violence center location; penalties.

39.9057 Unlawful disclosure of certified domestic violence center location; penalties.—Any person who maliciously publishes, disseminates, or discloses any descriptive information or image that may identify the location of a domestic violence center certified under s. 39.905 or who otherwise maliciously discloses the location of a center commits a:(1) Misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.(2) Felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084, upon a second or subsequent conviction.History.—s. 1, ch. 2021-92.
FL Stat § 39.906 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title V - Judicial Branch|Chapter 39 - Proceedings Relating to Children|Part XII - Domestic Violence (Ss. 39.901-39.908)|39.906 - Referral to centers and notice of rights.

39.906 Referral to centers and notice of rights.—Any law enforcement officer who investigates an alleged incident of domestic violence shall advise the victim of such violence that there is a domestic violence center from which the victim may receive services. The law enforcement officer shall give the victim immediate notice of the legal rights and remedies available in accordance with the provisions of s. 741.29.History.—s. 7, ch. 78-281; s. 6, ch. 79-402; s. 6, ch. 84-343; s. 28, ch. 94-134; s. 28, ch. 94-135; s. 118, ch. 98-403.Note.—Former s. 409.607; s. 415.606.
FL Stat § 39.908 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title V - Judicial Branch|Chapter 39 - Proceedings Relating to Children|Part XII - Domestic Violence (Ss. 39.901-39.908)|39.908 - Confidentiality of information received by department or domestic violence center.

39.908 Confidentiality of information received by department or domestic violence center.—(1) Information about clients received by the department or by authorized persons employed by or volunteering services to a domestic violence center, through files, reports, inspection, or otherwise, is confidential and exempt from the provisions of s. 119.07(1). Information about the location of domestic violence centers and facilities is confidential and exempt from the provisions of s. 119.07(1).(2) Information about domestic violence center clients may not be disclosed without the written consent of the client to whom the information or records pertain. For the purpose of state law regarding searches and seizures, domestic violence centers shall be treated as private dwelling places. Information about a client or the location of a domestic violence center may be given by center staff or volunteers to law enforcement, firefighting, medical, or other personnel in the following circumstances:(a) To medical personnel in a medical emergency.(b) Upon a court order based upon an application by a law enforcement officer for a criminal arrest warrant which alleges that the individual sought to be arrested is located at the domestic violence shelter.(c) Upon a search warrant that specifies the individual or object of the search and alleges that the individual or object is located at the shelter.(d) To firefighting personnel in a fire emergency.(e) To any other person necessary to maintain the safety and health standards in the domestic violence shelter.(f) Information solely about the location of the domestic violence shelter may be given to those with whom the agency has an established business relationship.(3) The restriction on the disclosure or use of the information about domestic violence center clients does not apply to:(a) Communications from domestic violence shelter staff or volunteers to law enforcement officers when the information is directly related to a client’s commission of a crime or threat to commit a crime on the premises of a domestic violence shelter; or(b) Reporting suspected abuse of a child or a vulnerable adult as required by law. However, when cooperating with protective investigation services staff, the domestic violence shelter staff and volunteers must protect the confidentiality of other clients at the domestic violence center.History.—s. 6, ch. 78-281; s. 5, ch. 79-402; s. 7, ch. 84-343; s. 22, ch. 91-71; s. 33, ch. 94-134; s. 33, ch. 94-135; s. 277, ch. 96-406; s. 119, ch. 98-403.Note.—Former s. 409.606; s. 415.608.
FL Stat § 61.001 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title VI - Civil Practice and Procedure|Chapter 61 - Dissolution of Marriage; Support; Time-Sharing|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 61.001-61.45)|61.001 - Purpose of chapter.

61.001 Purpose of chapter.—(1) This chapter shall be liberally construed and applied.(2) Its purposes are:(a) To preserve the integrity of marriage and to safeguard meaningful family relationships;(b) To promote the amicable settlement of disputes that arise between parties to a marriage; and(c) To mitigate the potential harm to the spouses and their children caused by the process of legal dissolution of marriage.History.—s. 1, ch. 71-241; s. 111, ch. 86-220.
FL Stat § 61.011 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title VI - Civil Practice and Procedure|Chapter 61 - Dissolution of Marriage; Support; Time-Sharing|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 61.001-61.45)|61.011 - Dissolution in chancery.

61.011 Dissolution in chancery.—Proceedings under this chapter are in chancery.History.—s. 1, Oct. 31, 1828; RS 1477; GS 1925; RGS 3188; CGL 4980; s. 2, ch. 29737, 1955; s. 16, ch. 67-254; s. 2, ch. 71-241.Note.—Former s. 65.01.
FL Stat § 61.021 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title VI - Civil Practice and Procedure|Chapter 61 - Dissolution of Marriage; Support; Time-Sharing|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 61.001-61.45)|61.021 - Residence requirements.

61.021 Residence requirements.—To obtain a dissolution of marriage, one of the parties to the marriage must reside 6 months in the state before the filing of the petition.History.—s. 1, ch. 522, 1853; RS 1478; s. 1, ch. 4726, 1899; GS 1926; RGS 3189; CGL 4981; s. 1, ch. 16009, 1933; s. 1, ch. 16975, 1935; s. 1, ch. 57-44; s. 1, ch. 57-1974; s. 16, ch. 67-254; s. 3, ch. 71-241; s. 112, ch. 86-220.Note.—Former s. 65.02.
FL Stat § 61.031 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title VI - Civil Practice and Procedure|Chapter 61 - Dissolution of Marriage; Support; Time-Sharing|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 61.001-61.45)|61.031 - Dissolution of marriage to be a vinculo.

61.031 Dissolution of marriage to be a vinculo.—No dissolution of marriage is from bed and board, but is from bonds of matrimony.History.—s. 3, Feb. 14, 1835; RS 1479; GS 1927; RGS 3190; CGL 4982; s. 16, ch. 67-254; s. 4, ch. 71-241.Note.—Former s. 65.03.
FL Stat § 61.0401 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title VI - Civil Practice and Procedure|Chapter 61 - Dissolution of Marriage; Support; Time-Sharing|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 61.001-61.45)|61.0401 - Application of the law of a foreign country in courts relating to matters arising out of or relating to this chapter and chapter 88.

61.0401 Application of the law of a foreign country in courts relating to matters arising out of or relating to this chapter and chapter 88.—(1) As used in this section, the term “strong public policy” means public policy of sufficient importance to outweigh the policy of protecting freedom of contract.(2) A court may not enforce:(a) A choice of law provision in a contract selecting the law of a foreign country which contravenes the strong public policy of this state or that is unjust or unreasonable.(b) A forum selection clause in a contract that selects a forum in a foreign country if the clause is shown to be unreasonable or unjust or if strong public policy would prohibit the enforceability of the clause under the specific facts of the case.(3) Before enforcing a judgment or order of a court of a foreign country, a court must review the judgment or order to ensure that it complies with the rule of comity. A judgment or order of a court of a foreign country is not entitled to comity if the parties were not given adequate notice and the opportunity to be heard, the foreign court did not have jurisdiction, or the judgment or order of the foreign court offends the public policy of this state. As used in this subsection, a “foreign court” or “court of a foreign country” includes any court or tribunal that has jurisdiction under the laws of that nation over the subject of matters governed by this chapter or chapter 88.(4) Any attempt to apply the law of a foreign country is void if it contravenes the strong public policy of this state or if the law is unjust or unreasonable.(5) A trial court may not dismiss an action on the grounds that a satisfactory remedy may be more conveniently sought in a foreign country unless the trial court finds in accordance with all the applicable rules of civil procedure and this section that an adequate alternate forum exists.(6) This section applies only to matters governed by or relating to this chapter or chapter 88.The purpose of this section is to codify existing case law, and that intent should guide the interpretation of this section.History.—s. 1, ch. 2014-10.
FL Stat § 61.043 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title VI - Civil Practice and Procedure|Chapter 61 - Dissolution of Marriage; Support; Time-Sharing|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 61.001-61.45)|61.043 - Commencement of a proceeding for dissolution of marriage or for alimony and child support; dissolution questionnaire.

61.043 Commencement of a proceeding for dissolution of marriage or for alimony and child support; dissolution questionnaire.—(1) A proceeding for dissolution of marriage or a proceeding under s. 61.09 shall be commenced by filing in the circuit court a petition entitled “In re the marriage of  , husband, and  , wife.” A copy of the petition together with a copy of a summons shall be served upon the other party to the marriage in the same manner as service of papers in civil actions generally.(2) Upon filing for dissolution of marriage, the petitioner must complete and file with the clerk of the circuit court an unsigned anonymous informational questionnaire. For purposes of anonymity, completed questionnaires must be kept in a separate file for later distribution by the clerk to researchers from the Florida State University Center for Marriage and Family. These questionnaires must be made available to researchers from the Florida State University Center for Marriage and Family at their request. The actual questionnaire shall be formulated by researchers from Florida State University who shall distribute them to the clerk of the circuit court in each county.History.—s. 5, ch. 71-241; s. 11, ch. 98-403.
FL Stat § 61.044 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title VI - Civil Practice and Procedure|Chapter 61 - Dissolution of Marriage; Support; Time-Sharing|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 61.001-61.45)|61.044 - Certain existing defenses abolished.

61.044 Certain existing defenses abolished.—The defenses to divorce and legal separation of condonation, collusion, recrimination, and laches are abolished.History.—s. 6, ch. 71-241.
FL Stat § 61.061 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title VI - Civil Practice and Procedure|Chapter 61 - Dissolution of Marriage; Support; Time-Sharing|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 61.001-61.45)|61.061 - Proceedings against nonresidents.

61.061 Proceedings against nonresidents.—Proceedings may be brought against persons residing out of the state.History.—s. 1, Feb. 4, 1833; RS 1482; GS 1930; RGS 3193; CGL 4985; s. 2, ch. 29737, 1955; s. 16, ch. 67-254; s. 8, ch. 71-241.Note.—Former s. 65.06.
FL Stat § 61.071 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title VI - Civil Practice and Procedure|Chapter 61 - Dissolution of Marriage; Support; Time-Sharing|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 61.001-61.45)|61.071 - Alimony pendente lite; suit money.

61.071 Alimony pendente lite; suit money.—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.History.—ss. 1, 2, ch. 3581, 1885; RS 1483; GS 1931; RGS 3194; CGL 4986; s. 2, ch. 29737, 1955; s. 16, ch. 67-254; s. 9, ch. 71-241; s. 319, ch. 95-147.Note.—Former s. 65.07.
FL Stat § 61.076 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title VI - Civil Practice and Procedure|Chapter 61 - Dissolution of Marriage; Support; Time-Sharing|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 61.001-61.45)|61.076 - Distribution of retirement plans upon dissolution of marriage.

61.076 Distribution of retirement plans upon dissolution of marriage.—(1) All vested and nonvested benefits, rights, and funds accrued during the marriage in retirement, pension, profit-sharing, annuity, deferred compensation, and insurance plans and programs are marital assets subject to equitable distribution.(2) If the parties were married for at least 10 years, during which at least one of the parties who was a member of the federal uniformed services performed at least 10 years of creditable service, and if the division of marital property includes a division of uniformed services retired or retainer pay, the final judgment shall include the following:(a) Sufficient information to identify the member of the uniformed services;(b) Certification that the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act was observed if the decree was issued while the member was on active duty and was not represented in court;(c) A specification of the amount of retired or retainer pay to be distributed pursuant to the order, expressed in dollars or as a percentage of the disposable retired or retainer pay.(3) An order which provides for distribution of retired or retainer pay from the federal uniformed services shall not provide for payment from this source more frequently than monthly and shall not require the payor to vary normal pay and disbursement cycles for retired or retainer pay in order to comply with the order.History.—s. 3, ch. 88-98; s. 5, ch. 2007-5.
FL Stat § 61.077 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title VI - Civil Practice and Procedure|Chapter 61 - Dissolution of Marriage; Support; Time-Sharing|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 61.001-61.45)|61.077 - Determination of entitlement to setoffs or credits upon sale of marital home.

61.077 Determination of entitlement to setoffs or credits upon sale of marital home.—A party is not entitled to any credits or setoffs upon the sale of the marital home unless the parties’ settlement agreement, final judgment of dissolution of marriage, or final judgment equitably distributing assets or debts specifically provides that certain credits or setoffs are allowed or given at the time of the sale. In the absence of a settlement agreement involving the marital home, the court shall consider the following factors before determining the issue of credits or setoffs in its final judgment:(1) Whether exclusive use and possession of the marital home is being awarded, and the basis for the award;(2) Whether alimony is being awarded to the party in possession and whether the alimony is being awarded to cover, in part or otherwise, the mortgage and taxes and other expenses of and in connection with the marital home;(3) Whether child support is being awarded to the party in possession and whether the child support is being awarded to cover, in part or otherwise, the mortgage and taxes and other expenses of and in connection with the marital home;(4) The value to the party in possession of the use and occupancy of the marital home;(5) The value of the loss of use and occupancy of the marital home to the party out of possession;(6) Which party will be entitled to claim the mortgage interest payments, real property tax payments, and related payments in connection with the marital home as tax deductions for federal income tax purposes;(7) Whether one or both parties will experience a capital gains taxable event as a result of the sale of the marital home; and(8) Any other factor necessary to bring about equity and justice between the parties.History.—s. 1, ch. 97-249.
FL Stat § 61.09 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title VI - Civil Practice and Procedure|Chapter 61 - Dissolution of Marriage; Support; Time-Sharing|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 61.001-61.45)|61.09 - Alimony and child support unconnected with dissolution.

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.
FL Stat § 61.10 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title VI - Civil Practice and Procedure|Chapter 61 - Dissolution of Marriage; Support; Time-Sharing|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 61.001-61.45)|61.10 - Adjudication of obligation to support spouse or minor child unconnected with dissolution; parenting plan.

61.10 Adjudication of obligation to support spouse or minor child unconnected with dissolution; parenting plan.—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.Note.—Former s. 65.101.