In Florida divorce cases where alimony is a relevant factor, the Court will consider a number of factor in determining whether alimony is appropriate as well as the amount and duration of that alimony. In the Sunshine State, there are different forms of alimony that may be available including bridge the gap, rehabilitative, durational or permanent in nature or any combinations of these forms of alimony These are some of the factors that will be taken into consideration: The couple's … [Read more...]
Alimony Laws Could Be Changing Again in Florida
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...]
Contested and Uncontested Florida Divorce
An uncontested Florida divorce is the simplest and quickest divorce in the state. Before I began writing about how long the process takes, it's important to clarify a few issues. First, and most important, an uncontested divorce means just that. This is a situation where a married couples is in FULL agreement on every issue including assets, liabilities, child care, etc. There can be absolutely no disagreement about any issue that will be handled in the divorce. As you'd imagine, these are … [Read more...]
Seven Things to Avoid During a Divorce
Divorce is a complex thing. It's not difficult because the laws are arcane or difficult to understand. In fact, in most instances, Florida divorce laws are pretty straightforward. Divorce is complex because it involves human beings at a difficult point in their lives. Even if you wanted a divorce, experiencing the consequences are no fun for anybody. I think that's because divorce is ultimately failure. It may not be your fault or anyone person's fault for that matter. But the fact is … [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...]
