| 1 | A bill to be entitled |
| 2 | An act relating to support obligations; amending s. |
| 3 | 222.25, F.S.; providing that support, separate |
| 4 | maintenance, or alimony already received is exempt from |
| 5 | creditor claims if necessary for the support of the person |
| 6 | or a dependent; providing an effective date. |
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| 8 | Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: |
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| 10 | Section 1. Subsection (5) is added to section 222.25, |
| 11 | Florida Statutes, to read: |
| 12 | 222.25 Other individual property of natural persons exempt |
| 13 | from legal process.-The following property is exempt from |
| 14 | attachment, garnishment, or other legal process: |
| 15 | (5) Support, separate maintenance, or alimony that has |
| 16 | already been received, to the extent reasonably necessary for |
| 17 | the support of the debtor or any dependent of the debtor. |
| 18 | Section 2. This act shall take effect July 1, 2010. |