Category Archives: Alimony
Can I Revisit an Alimony Modification in Florida?
As the payer of alimony, you’re expected to make monthly payments to your former spouse under specific conditions. While we used to have “permanent alimony” in Florida, the legislature did away with that. Nonetheless, you can petition the court for an alimony modification if you can establish that a substantial, material, and unanticipated change… Read More »
Can My Alimony Be Revoked if I Move in with a New Partner?
Alimony, also known as spousal support, is available to either spouse in just about every divorce in Florida. According to Fla. Stat. Sec. 61.08(1), “In a proceeding for dissolution of marriage, the court may grant alimony to either party.” Alimony is awarded “If the court finds that a party has a need for alimony… Read More »
How Long Will I Have to Pay Alimony in Florida?
Most states have one or two different types of alimony. Florida, on the other hand, has four; and there used to be five. Each type of alimony will have its own time span. In this article, the Tampa, FL divorce lawyers at Westchase Law, P.A. will answer the question: “How long do you have… Read More »
What are the Grounds for Terminating Alimony in Florida?
Alimony, or spousal support, is a periodic payment made by one spouse to the other. The purpose of alimony is to help the spouse maintain their standard of living after the divorce has been finalized or during the divorce process. If you are the payer of alimony and concerned that it’s impacting your finances,… Read More »
Is Adultery a Factor in Whether the Courts Award Alimony?
It stands to reason that you wouldn’t want to pay alimony to a cheating spouse. Why would you? You may feel as though they caused the breakdown of the marriage and they don’t deserve to be paid for an extended period of time for doing so. It’s perfectly natural to feel that way. Florida… Read More »
Former Wife’s Petition for a Reduction of Alimony Payments is Denied by the Court
Florida law allows a former spouse to petition for a reduction or increase in alimony payments when the spouse can establish that the financial situation of one or both spouses has significantly changed. In one Florida divorce case, Krause v. Krause, the former wife was making alimony payments to her former husband. According to… Read More »
Wife Appeals Ruling to Deny Alimony in Florida Divorce Case
In the case of Wright v. Wright, the parties were married for 18 years. They had four children, three of whom were minors at the time of the final hearing. The former husband earned approximately $177,000 as a risk manager with a national bank. The former wife was a business analyst with a different… Read More »
Appeals Court Rules on Termination of Alimony Due to Supportive Relationship
It is not uncommon for a Florida divorce settlement to include some form of alimony or spousal support paid by one spouse to another. In such agreements, the individual paying alimony may stipulate that the alimony would terminate if the spouse receiving alimony enters into a supportive relationship with another partner. The Third District… Read More »
What Is Florida’s New Alimony Bill And How Will It Affect Spouses Who Receive Alimony?
On June 30th, of 2023. SB 1416 was signed into law. The new law overhauls Florida’s alimony system, introducing new restrictions and limitations that can, and will, affect those who receive alimony or are set to receive alimony. By being aware of the restrictions and limitations SB 1416 creates, a spouse who is set… Read More »
If Your Spouse Cheated On You, Can You Avoid Alimony?
A spouse cheating on the other spouse can, and often does, lead to the end of a marriage. Even though cheating is significant, a spouse who has been cheated on may not be able to avoid being ordered to pay alimony. What Is Alimony? Right after a divorce, it is not uncommon for one… Read More »