Continuing, exclusive jurisdiction to modify spousal support order.
F.S. 88.2111
in effect(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:
(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: FL Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/Chapter88/AllFetched: 7/8/2026