Alimony was the subject of heated controversy last year in Florida after Governor Rick Scott vetoed an alimony reform bill sent to him for signature. At issue in the 2016 alimony bill was a clause in the bill concerning mandatory 50/50 time sharing of children. Advocates for both sides of the issue fought long and hard over the bill and there is no reason to think a new bill will be any less controversial or incite less argument. It appears likely that a new reform bill will be introduced in … [Read more...]
Alimony in Florida-How It’s Calculated and Who Pays
Florida alimony decisions are multi-faceted and there is no hard and fast calculation that can be used in all situations. Florida judges have wide discretion as to whom receives alimony payments, the length of those payments, the alimony amount, and the duration of the alimony. Usually, in divorce cases involving issues of alimony, the court will consider that couple's standard of living during the marriage as well as the need and ability to pay alimony once the former spouses separate and … [Read more...]
