Alimony

Florida no longer awards permanent alimony in divorce cases filed on or after July 1, 2023. Senate Bill 1416 changed Florida’s spousal support rules and replaced lifetime alimony with limited forms of support. These rules can affect how much support a spouse receives...

Requests for alimony during Florida divorces can trigger conflict between spouses and also triggers intentional financial misconduct in many cases. People required to provide financial support after the end of a marriage may resent that obligation. Some people go so...

Divorce often brings immediate financial challenges. You may need time to adjust to new housing, transportation costs or everyday expenses. Florida courts address this short transition period with a type of support known as bridge-the-gap alimony. Understanding the...

When alimony comes up in Coral Springs, Florida, income becomes the center of the discussion. Many people assume income only means a paycheck, but the law looks at a broader financial picture. That wider view can affect both the amount and length of support. What...

Alimony payments usually remain fixed but Florida law allows courts to adjust them in certain cases. Courts may grant modifications when either party experiences a major, permanent and unexpected financial shift. Understanding the requirement for modification Florida...

Divorce can change routines faster than expected. As you shift from married life to single living, you may encounter short-term costs before you’ve even settled your long-term plans. In Florida, you may look to bridge-the-gap alimony  as a potential way to cover...

Courts in Coral Springs and across Florida treat cohabitation as a supportive relationship, so moving in with someone lets the paying spouse ask a judge to reduce or end alimony. Since 2023, Florida law favors reducing or ending alimony when the paying spouse proves a...

Retirement does not automatically stop alimony payments in Florida. Even when you stop working, you typically must file a request with the court to modify or terminate your obligation. How does the law view your retirement age? Florida law currently focuses on "Normal...

When a couple divorces, the court may order one spouse to pay support to the other. In Florida, this is not automatic. The judge first decides if one person has an "actual need" for money and if the other person has the "ability to pay" it. If both are true, the judge...

Navigating a divorce means separating more than just your lives. It also means dividing your financial responsibilities. Many people wonder how alimony and debt connect. Here's what alimony really covers and whether it could leave you paying your ex-spouse's bills....