Category Archives: Alimony
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 »
Can You Stop Paying Permanent Alimony If Your Former Spouse Moves In With A New Partner?
Some spouses are ordered to pay permanent alimony, after their marriage ends. But, if certain conditions are met, this permanent alimony order can end, even if the new spouse does not remarry. What Is Alimony? The definition of “alimony” is as follows: financial assistance/monetary support that is paid to one spouse after a marriage… Read More »
Does The Length Of A Marriage Affect Alimony?
Many factors go into determining alimony. Some of these factors include: Each spouse’s net income. Each spouse’s domestic responsibilities. Each spouse’s health. Each spouse’s education. Each spouse’s earning capacity. The lifestyle each spouse enjoyed during the marriage. The length of the marriage. One of all of these factors, the length of the marriage, and… Read More »