Florida S0644 amends laws on attorney fees, suit money, and costs in civil and criminal proceedings.

Florida S0644 modifies provisions regarding attorney fees, suit money, and costs in civil and criminal proceedings. It allows courts to order parties to pay reasonable amounts for these costs, considering both parties' financial resources. The bill also authorizes courts to award fees and costs retroactively and prospectively as equity requires. Additionally, it mandates written findings for orders addressing vexatious or bad faith litigation and allows courts to assess fees against nonprevailing obligors in Title IV-D cases.

Florida S0644 amends laws on attorney fees, suit money, and costs in civil and criminal proceedings.

Florida S0644 modifies provisions regarding attorney fees, suit money, and costs in civil and criminal proceedings. It allows courts to order parties to pay reasonable amounts for these costs, considering both parties' financial resources. The bill also authorizes courts to award fees and costs retroactively and prospectively as equity requires. Additionally, it mandates written findings for orders addressing vexatious or bad faith litigation and allows courts to assess fees against nonprevailing obligors in Title IV-D cases.