Fla. Stat. 88.2111
Continuing, exclusive jurisdiction to modify spousal support order

(1)

A tribunal of this state issuing a spousal support order consistent with the law of this state has continuing, exclusive jurisdiction to modify the spousal support order throughout the existence of the support obligation.

(2)

A tribunal of this state may not modify a spousal support order issued by a tribunal of another state or foreign country having continuing, exclusive jurisdiction over that order under the law of that state or foreign country.

(3)

A tribunal of this state that has continuing, exclusive jurisdiction over a spousal support order may serve as:An initiating tribunal to request a tribunal of another state to enforce the spousal support order issued in this state; orA responding tribunal to enforce or modify its own spousal support order.

(a)

An initiating tribunal to request a tribunal of another state to enforce the spousal support order issued in this state; or

(b)

A responding tribunal to enforce or modify its own spousal support order.

Source: Section 88.2111 — Continuing, exclusive jurisdiction to modify spousal support order, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0088.­2111 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

Current through Fall 2025

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