Legal Separation and Annulment in Florida
Whether Florida offers legal separation, how it differs from divorce, and the grounds for an annulment.
Short answer: Florida law does not provide for a legal separation decree. However, a spouse who is not being supported may ask the court for alimony and child support without filing for divorce, if the other spouse is able to contribute. Fla. Stat. § 61.09
| Legal separation | Florida law does not provide for a legal separation decree. However, a spouse who is not being supported may ask the court for alimony and child support without filing for divorce, if the other spouse is able to contribute. Chapter 61 contains no legal separation procedure; § 61.09 provides support without dissolution. Source: Fla. Stat. § 61.09 |
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FAQ
Can you get a legal separation in Florida?
Florida law does not provide for a legal separation decree. However, a spouse who is not being supported may ask the court for alimony and child support without filing for divorce, if the other spouse is able to contribute.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.