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The 2023 Florida Statutes (including Special Session C)

Title VI
CIVIL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
Chapter 61
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE; SUPPORT; TIME-SHARING
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F.S. 61.001
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.

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Amendments to 61.001


Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 61.001
Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 61.001.



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Cases from cite.case.law:

OLIVER, v. STUFFLEBEAM,, 155 So. 3d 395 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014)

. . . (emphasis added); see also § 61.001, Fla. . . .

A. FORD, v. FORD,, 153 So. 3d 315 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014)

. . . I point to three different statutory provisions for such authority: sections 61.001, and 61.13(2) and . . . In section 61.001, the legislature clearly stated: (1) This chapter shall be liberally construed and . . . In addition to sections 61.001, and 61.13(2), (3), I also submit section 61.122, Florida Statutes (2012 . . . the process of legal dissolution of marriage,” and “to safeguard meaningful family relationships.” § 61.001 . . .

VANZZINI, v. ACTION MEAT DISTRIBUTORS, INC., 995 F. Supp. 2d 703 (S.D. Tex. 2014)

. . . Lab.Code §§ 61.001-61.095. . . .

IHEGWORD, v. HARRIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT d b a d b a d b a d b a, 929 F. Supp. 2d 635 (S.D. Tex. 2013)

. . . . §§ 61.051, 61.001(1); see Igal, 250 S.W.3d at 82. . . .

In ENDEAVOUR HIGHRISE, L. P. GP, LLC, v. L. P., 432 B.R. 583 (Bankr. S.D. Tex. 2010)

. . . . & Rem.Code § 61.001; see In re Argyll Equities, LLC, 227 S.W.3d 268, 271 (Tex.App. . . . PRAC. & Rem.Code § 61.001; Tex. Civ. Prao. & Rem.Code § 63.001. . . .

SCHNEIDER, v. SCHNEIDER,, 32 So. 3d 151 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2010)

. . . See, e.g., § 61.001, Fla. Stat. (1995). . . .

B. THANEDAR, v. TIME WARNER, INC. L. P. L. L. P. L. P., 352 F. App'x 891 (5th Cir. 2009)

. . . . § 61.001 et seq. (Vernon 2006). For the reasons stated below, we affirm. I. . . .

ALCALA, v. TEXAS WEBB COUNTY,, 620 F. Supp. 2d 795 (S.D. Tex. 2009)

. . . Moreover, Chapter 61 (Payment of Wages), Section 61.001(4) defines an employer as “a person who “(A) . . . Lab.Code § 61.001(4) (West 2006). . . .

CAMPAGNA, f k a v. COPE,, 971 So. 2d 243 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2008)

. . . If any interpretation is required, section 61.001 explains the purposes of the chapter and states: (1 . . . potential harm to the spouses and their children caused by the process of legal dissolution of marriage. § 61.001 . . .

VITT, v. RODRIGUEZ,, 960 So. 2d 47 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2007)

. . . See, e.g., § 61.001, Fla. Stat. (1995). . . .

SEVERANCE, v. PATTERSON,, 485 F. Supp. 2d 793 (S.D. Tex. 2007)

. . . . §§ 61.001-61.254 (Vernon 2006) (the “OBA” or the “act”), and the defendants, through their interpretation . . . Res.Code Ann. § 61.001(5). . . . .

GM GOLD DIAMONDS, LP, v. FABREGE CO. INC., 489 F. Supp. 2d 725 (S.D. Tex. 2007)

. . . . § 61.001 et seq. . . .

MIKESKA v. CITY OF GALVESTON, 451 F.3d 376 (5th Cir. 2006)

. . . . § 61.001(8). . . .

GONZALEZ, v. WHELAN SECURITY COMPANY, 507 F. Supp. 2d 687 (W.D. Tex. 2006)

. . . Lab.Code §§ 61.001 et seq. (providing Texas wage claims and remedies). . . .

MIKESKA v. CITY OF GALVESTON, 419 F.3d 431 (5th Cir. 2005)

. . . . § 61.001(8). . . .

JOHN, v. SERAMPORE INDUSTRIES PRIVATE LTD., 155 F. App'x 101 (5th Cir. 2005)

. . . . § 61.001(7) (Vernon 1996). . . .

B. LASHKAJANI, v. H. LASHKAJANI,, 911 So. 2d 1154 (Fla. 2005)

. . . See, e.g., § 61.001, Fla.Stat. (1995). Rosen v. Rosen, 696 So.2d 697, 700 (Fla.1997). . . .

MIKESKA, v. THE CITY OF GALVESTON,, 328 F. Supp. 2d 671 (S.D. Tex. 2004)

. . . . § 61.001 et seq. (Vernon 2001 & Supp.2004). . . .

PERLOW, v. H. BERG- PERLOW,, 875 So. 2d 383 (Fla. 2004)

. . . . § 61.001(2), Fla. Stat. (2003) (emphasis supplied). . . .

COLTEA, v. COLTEA,, 856 So. 2d 1047 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2003)

. . . See, e.g., § 61.001, Fla. Stat. (1995). . . .

J. KNIPE, v. KNIPE,, 840 So. 2d 335 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2003)

. . . .” § 61.001(2)(c), Fla. Stat. (2001). . . .

L. SUMLAR, v. K. SUMLAR,, 827 So. 2d 1079 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2002)

. . . .” § 61.001(c), Fla. Stat. (2000). . . .

In REPORT OF FAMILY COURT STEERING COMMITTEE, 794 So. 2d 518 (Fla. 2001)

. . . Committee’s recommended guiding principles also are consistent with the legislative policy in section 61.001 . . . potential harm to the spouses and their children caused by the process of legal dissolution of marriage.” § 61.001 . . .

DAVIS, Jr. v. HILTON,, 780 So. 2d 974 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2001)

. . . . § 61.001(2)(b) & (c), Fla.Stat. (2000). . . .

BANE, v. BANE,, 775 So. 2d 938 (Fla. 2000)

. . . .” § 61.001(b), Fla. Stat. (1999). . . . legislative direction that the provisions of chapter 61 are to be “liberally construed and applied,” § 61.001 . . .

JOHNS, v. TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION INFORMATION BUILDERS, INC., 114 F. Supp. 2d 590 (S.D. Tex. 2000)

. . . Labor Code § 61.001 et seq. . . .

D. BOSWELL, v. HONORABLE GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, W., 138 F. Supp. 2d 782 (N.D. Tex. 2000)

. . . Plaintiffs have described as a "class action” reveals citations to the following: Texas Education Code § 61.001 . . .

WILLIAMS, F. H. IV, v. SPEARS,, 719 So. 2d 1236 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1998)

. . . .” § 61.001(2), Fla. Stat. (1997). . . .

ROSEN, v. ROSEN,, 696 So. 2d 697 (Fla. 1997)

. . . See, e.g., § 61.001, Fla.Stat. (1995). . . .

STAUDT, v. GLASTRON, INC., 92 F.3d 312 (5th Cir. 1996)

. . . . § 61.001 et set/., is WARN’s closest Texas analog. . . . Tex.Lab.Code Ann. § 61.001(7). . . . Tex.Lab.Code Ann. §§ 61.001(1) & 61.002. . . .

W. COTHAM, v. O. GARZA, Jr., 905 F. Supp. 389 (S.D. Tex. 1995)

. . . . § 61.001 (West 1986) (loitering); § 61.003 (West 1986) (prohibition against electioneering within 100 . . .

COLE, v. COLE,, 648 So. 2d 252 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1994)

. . . .” § 61.001(2)(c), Fla.Stat. (1993). . . .

In J. M. Z. A, 635 So. 2d 134 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1994)

. . . . § 61.001(2), Fla. Stat. (1991). . . . bar on the ground that they did not become effective until after the custody petition was filed. . § 61.001 . . .

IDOUX, v. LAMAR UNIVERSITY SYSTEM,, 817 F. Supp. 637 (S.D. Tex. 1993)

. . . . § 61.001 et seq. . . .

WALDMAN, v. WALDMAN,, 612 So. 2d 703 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1993)

. . . See § 61.001, Fla.Stat. (1991). . . .

HIRTZ, M. v. STATE OF TEXAS,, 974 F.2d 663 (5th Cir. 1992)

. . . . §§ 61.001-.026 (West 1978 & Supp.1992), violates the takings clause of the Fifth Amendment. . . . RES.CODE §§ 61.001-61.025.... . . .

M. WRONA, v. W. WRONA,, 592 So. 2d 694 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1991)

. . . .” § 61.001(2)(c), Fla.Stat. (1989). . . .

D. SCHUTZ, v. R. SCHUTZ,, 581 So. 2d 1290 (Fla. 1991)

. . . . § 61.001(2)(a) (one of the purposes of chapter 61 is to “safeguard meaningful family relationships” . . .

MBANK NEW BRAUNFELS, N. A. v. FDIC, N. A. N. A., 721 F. Supp. 120 (N.D. Tex. 1989)

. . . . § 61.001 (Vernon 1986), which requires, inter alia, that “the plaintiff will probably lose his debt . . . See Tex.Civ.Prac. & Rem.Code Ann. § 61.001. . . .

M. SCHORB, v. L. SCHORB,, 547 So. 2d 985 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1989)

. . . . § 61.001, Fla.Stat. (1987). Dissolution proceedings are proceedings in chancery. . . .

SOBELMAN, v. SOBELMAN,, 541 So. 2d 1153 (Fla. 1989)

. . . .” § 61.001(2)(c), Fla.Stat. (1985). . . . .” § 61.001(2)(c), Fla.Stat. (1985). . . . . § 61.001(1), Fla. Stat. (1985). . . .

E. E. MAXWELL COMPANY, INC. v. ARTI DECOR, LTD., 638 F. Supp. 749 (N.D. Tex. 1986)

. . . . § 61.001 (Vernon 1986), which provides that a writ is available to a plaintiff if: (1) the defendant . . . his debt by a seizure of the defendant’s property before judgment, id., thus, the requirement of § 61.001 . . .

R. LANES, v. LANES,, 454 So. 2d 782 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1984)

. . . Riley, 271 So.2d 181 (Fla. 1st DCA 1972); § 61.001(2)(a), Fla.Stat. (1983)), (3) the informal but nonetheless . . .

MORENO, Jr. v. TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY,, 573 F. Supp. 73 (S.D. Tex. 1983)

. . . . §§ 61.001-61.-028. . . .

MORALES, v. A. TURMAN,, 569 F. Supp. 332 (E.D. Tex. 1983)

. . . Tex.Human Resources Code § 61.001, et seq. (Vernon 1980). . . .

MORTON F. PLANT HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, INC. v. McDANIEL, 425 So. 2d 1213 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1983)

. . . Simpson, 280 So.2d 482 (Fla. 1st DCA 1973); § 61.001, et seq., Fla.Stat. (1981); § 744.-301, Fla.Stat . . .

UNITED CAROLINA BANK, CTA I. v. BOARD OF REGENTS OF STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY,, 665 F.2d 553 (5th Cir. 1982)

. . . . § 61.001 et seq. . . .

VARIETY CHILDREN S HOSPITAL, INC. v. VIGLIOTTI,, 385 So. 2d 1052 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1980)

. . . Simpson, 280 So.2d 482 (Fla. 1st DCA 1973); § 61.001, et seq., Fla.Stat. (1971). . . .

K. HILLIS, v. STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY, 486 F. Supp. 663 (E.D. Tex. 1980)

. . . Ed.Code § 61.001 et seq. The Attorney General of the State of Texas represents Stephen F. . . .

PYLE, v. PYLE,, 378 So. 2d 103 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1979)

. . . Riley, 271 So.2d 181 (Fla. 1st DCA 1972); and Sections 61.001 and 61.052, Florida Statutes (1971). . . .

R. WILLIAMSON, v. C. WILLIAMSON,, 367 So. 2d 1016 (Fla. 1979)

. . . .” § 61.001, Fla. Stat. (1975) (emphasis supplied). . . .

HENRY v. TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY, Dr. F. L. J. Dr. J. A. J. Jr. G. R. Dr., 466 F. Supp. 141 (N.D. Tex. 1979)

. . . . §§ 61.001 et seq. . . .

THE FLORIDA BAR, v. R. BRUMBAUGH,, 355 So. 2d 1186 (Fla. 1978)

. . . Sectjon 61.001, Florida Statutes (1975) states: (1) This chapter shall be liberally construed and applied . . .

R. WILLIAMSON, v. C. WILLIAMSON,, 353 So. 2d 880 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1977)

. . . broken as concerns the dissolution may be satisfied under the encouragement and guidelines found in § 61.001 . . .

E. KRIEGER, v. H. KRIEGER,, 344 So. 2d 1346 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1977)

. . . Section 61.001 states in part: “1. . . .

QUINN, COMMISSIONER, CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT v. MUSCARE, 425 U.S. 560 (U.S. 1976)

. . . The respondent was also charged with conduct unbecoming a member of the Chicago Fire Department, § 61.001 . . .

A. CARROLL, v. CARROLL,, 322 So. 2d 53 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1975)

. . . Sec. 61.001(2) (b), F.S. 1973. . . .

J. v. W. McCLELLAND,, 318 So. 2d 160 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1975)

. . . Secs. 61.001 (2)(b), (c), F.S.1973. . . .

MUSCARE, v. J. QUINN,, 520 F.2d 1212 (7th Cir. 1975)

. . . him that he was being suspended for 29 days for alleged violations of § 51.133 (hair regulation), § 61.001 . . .

J. HYMAN, v. K. HYMAN,, 310 So. 2d 378 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1975)

. . . . § 61.001(2)(b) and (c). . . .

MIMS, v. MIMS,, 305 So. 2d 787 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1974)

. . . . § 61.001 et seq., and to turn every, or almost every, dissolution case into two cases — one to secure . . .

W. OLIVER, v. OLIVER,, 285 So. 2d 638 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1973)

. . . We set forth the three sections we deem pertinent: “61.001 Purpose of Chapter.— “(1) This chapter shall . . . broken as concerns the dissolution may be satisfied under the encouragement and guidelines found in § 61.001 . . .

CARMEL, v. CARMEL,, 282 So. 2d 6 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1973)

. . . court has held that notwithstanding the new dissolution of marriage or “no-fault divorce” act (See 61.001 . . .

RILEY, v. RILEY,, 271 So. 2d 181 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1972)

. . . . § 61.001(2) (a). . F.S.A. § 61.052(2). . McKim v. . . .

SHARPE, v. SHARPE,, 267 So. 2d 665 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1972)

. . . still it is, and not withstanding the new dissolution of marriage, or “no-fault divorce” act (Sec. 61.001 . . .

NICHOLS, v. UNITED STATES, 325 F. Supp. 130 (D. Kan. 1971)

. . . sculpture, models, vehicles or equipment (not defined), and donated historical materials (as defined in 105-61.001 . . .