Alimony

Alimony is meant to offer financial support to a lower-earning spouse following a divorce. It’s designed to help the receiving spouse maintain a standard of living similar to the one they enjoyed during the marriage. However, individuals should know that just because...

A decision to divorce can be extremely unsettling, leaving each spouse adjusting to a new reality. Financial disruption is a common consequence of this process, particularly if one spouse was dependent on the other during the marriage. In such cases, seeking pendente...

Marriage involves intentionally combining households and finances, at least, in most cases. Spouses share their financial resources and may each make sacrifices for the benefit of the household. For example, one spouse might leave their job if the couple decides to...

Alimony terms can be agreed upon by a divorcing couple or determined by the court. When courts order alimony payments, the motive is usually to help the recipient spouse maintain a similar standard of living enjoyed during the marriage, especially if they have fewer...

Florida’s alimony system has long been regarded as unique. It was often accused of being an anachronism, with “permanent” alimony for homemakers that critics say reflected a bygone era when women often could not support themselves.  As of 2023, that has changed. After...

Divorced spouses in Florida are sometimes ordered to make monthly or semi-monthly payments to their former husbands or wives. Alimony helps spouses who did not work while they were married or earned far less than their husbands or wives to make ends meet, and it can...

A bill that will change the way alimony is awarded in Florida has been passed by both chambers of the legislature and sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis. Senate Bill 1416 eliminates permanent alimony and gives judges more discretion when determining the appropriate duration...

Spousal support, which is known by a variety of other names such as alimony or spousal maintenance, is often a major part of the divorce settlement. If you are a resident of Florida and are going through a divorce, you will benefit from understanding how spousal...

In Florida, it is rare to receive permanent alimony orders unless the circumstances are extreme. However, if you are considering asking for permanent spousal support, it is essential to understand the factors the court considers. Age and health of the spouse...

Alimony refers to the payments that a higher-earning spouse makes to a lower-earning spouse after divorce. The purpose of alimony is to help the lower-earning spouse maintain the standard of living they enjoyed during the marriage. Courts often consider several...