Category Archives: Spousal Support
What are the Different Types of Alimony in Florida?
Many people are aware that alimony, also known as spousal support, is awarded after divorce when one spouse requires financial assistance. However, it is a common misconception that alimony is paid indefinitely, or until the recipient remarries. While remarriage can terminate alimony payments, there are different types of alimony. They are all meant to… Read More »
Steps to Take if an Alimony Recipient Refuses to Look for Work
During a divorce, it is not uncommon for a judge to order one spouse to pay alimony, also known as spousal support, to the other party. This is often the case when one spouse is a higher earner and the other is financially dependent on them. In these instances, lower-earning spouses are awarded alimony… Read More »
Avoid These Common Mistakes When Calculating Alimony
If you are getting a divorce, there may be a possibility that you have the right to receive alimony, or that you may have to pay it. Alimony is a very contentious issue in Florida divorces and mistakes in alimony calculations can result in financial strain, frustration, and delayed legal battles. Below, our Orlando… Read More »
What May Disqualify You from Alimony in Orlando?
Alimony is one of the most contentious issues in divorce. If you were awarded alimony during your divorce, it is important to know that in certain situations, you may no longer be eligible to receive alimony payments. Below are three instances in which you may be disqualified from receiving alimony. Remarriage or Cohabitation Many… Read More »
Does Remarriage Affect Alimony?
When a couple divorces after many years of marriage, the courts will typically award alimony to the financially dependent spouse. Alimony is intended to help a lesser-earning spouse financially support themselves post-divorce. When the recipient of alimony remarries, cohabitates with someone else, or their financial situation improves, the person paying alimony may want to… Read More »
How to Modify Alimony in Florida
During a divorce in Florida, either party can seek alimony, also known as spousal support. Permanent alimony is no longer an option due to recent changes in the law. However, this type of support can still ensure that neither party is placed in financial hardship due to the ending of the marriage. Alimony orders… Read More »
FAQs About Spousal Support in Florida
There are many issues a couple will have to resolve during a divorce. One of the most contentious of these is spousal support, commonly referred to as alimony. Spousal support refers to payments made by one spouse to the other during and after divorce. While this concept sounds straightforward enough, it can become complicated… Read More »
Are Recipients of Alimony Required to Look for Work?
There are many reasons the family courts in Florida order one spouse, usually the higher earner, to pay the other alimony during divorce. Often, alimony is awarded when one spouse becomes financially dependent on the other during the marriage. Spousal support is then meant to provide for the dependent spouse until they can support… Read More »
Florida Law No Longer Allows Permanent Alimony
The Florida legislature has been trying to reform the law on spousal support, commonly known as alimony, for many years. Recently, lawmakers were successful with SB 1416, which has been in effect since July 1, 2023. There are a number of changes included in the law. These include the elimination of permanent spousal support,… Read More »
How Long Does Alimony Last in Orlando?
When going through a divorce, one spouse may be ordered to pay alimony. Couples can reach an agreement about this term and if it is fair, a judge will approve it. If the couples cannot agree, or a judge deems an agreement unfair, the court will decide. Many factors are considered when determining what… Read More »
