Alimony

For optimists, statistics provide data from which to analyze and draw conclusions. The data itself reveals significant information. For example, the number of marriages and divorces nationwide and in Florida, especially the reduction in those numbers, affect other...

Spousal support still exists but for different reasons than previously recognized. Families typically do not rely only on one income, but spouses often seek support after divorce because they made non-financial contributions to their family, which set back their...

Florida law expects the parties to follow the terms of an alimony order. The paying party (known as the obligor) will have a specific amount they will pay to the receiving party (the obligee). The amount and duration will vary based on the circumstances. Even after...

Alimony is a common part of many Florida couples’ divorce orders, but what happens if your alimony stops? On the other side, what happens if you cannot afford to pay alimony anymore? Are alimony orders set in stone? What if alimony payments stop? If you receive...

For years now, there has been talk about eliminating our state’s permanent alimony. And, if you have been paying attention to this debate recently, you may have heard that SB 1796, the bill to eliminate alimony in Florida, finally passed. So, that means permanent...

Negotiating an alimony settlement can be a challenging part of the divorce process divorcing couples have to resolve. If you are dealing with an alimony award during your divorce, it is helpful to know how to negotiate an alimony settlement. Alimony can be awarded in...

Once a couple files for divorce, it’s easy to get caught up in the long-term decisions a court will make at the end of the process. But it’s important to understand that there are some things which can happen as soon as the proceedings begin, depending on the...

Planning and preparing for a marriage is a major life event. As such, going through a divorce and navigating life following the dissolution of a union is also a momentous event in life. For some spouses, ensuring they have the finances to support their lifestyle after...

Divorcing Florida couples often have many questions about alimony. A higher earning spouse may have concerns about their ability to pay, and how long they will have to pay for, while the lower earning spouse may worry about their ability to make ends meet after a...

The outcome of an alimony dispute can set your financial stage for years or even decades to come. That’s why it’s critical that you understand how the court assesses these matters and what you can do to better position yourself for success. One way to do that is to...