Category Archives: Alimony
How Does Remarriage Affect Alimony In Florida?
The Florida courts will often award alimony to a lower-earning spouse during divorce, particularly if the couple has been married for several years. For some people, paying alimony can cause a significant financial burden and so, it is not uncommon for them to wonder how long they will need to pay it. One of… Read More »
Understanding When You Can, And Cannot, Modify Alimony In Florida
In Tampa, as throughout the rest of Florida, there is no guarantee that a judge will award alimony during the divorce process. When it is awarded, a judge will take many factors into consideration. The main factors considered are the requesting spouse’s need for alimony, and the other party’s ability to pay it. Like… Read More »
What Does Alimony Cover In Florida?
Alimony is never a guarantee in any Florida divorce, but there are times when it is necessary and the two parties can agree to alimony terms, or a court will issue a judgment regarding alimony. Alimony is not meant to be a “pathway to retirement,” as the Florida Legislature recently debated, and so, permanent… Read More »
How To Avoid Paying Alimony During A Florida Divorce
Alimony is not guaranteed in every divorce case, but it is commonly requested. In many cases, spousal support is necessary to allow one person to support themselves financially after divorce, or to allow them to receive additional education or training. Other times though, people ask for alimony unfairly, when it is not really necessary…. Read More »
How Long Do You Have To Be Married In Florida To Get Half?
It is a common misconception that when a couple gets a divorce, they will each get half of everything. This is true in community property states, which recognize that each spouse should receive 50 percent of marital property. However, Florida is governed by equitable distribution law. Under this law, marital property is divided fairly,… Read More »
What Is A Wife Entitled To In Divorce If She Was A Stay-At-Home Mom?
Divorce always has the potential to be unpredictable but for stay-at-home moms, the situation is even more precarious. Approximately one-quarter of mothers in the United States stay home to take care of the children, while only seven percent of men can say the same thing. Women who have stayed home to raise the children… Read More »
What Qualifies You For Alimony In FL?
When getting a divorce, it is not uncommon for one spouse to consider asking for alimony. Contrary to what many people think, alimony is not only awarded to women in divorce cases. Either spouse can make a request for alimony if they are unable to support themselves during the divorce, or afterwards. If you… Read More »
What Are Some FAQs About Alimony In Florida?
Alimony is available in many divorce cases in Tampa Bay, but the issue is largely misunderstood. There are many misconceptions about alimony payments, and anyone going through a divorce is bound to have many questions about it. If you are considering divorce and are concerned about alimony, below are the answers to some of… Read More »
How Can I Obtain a Fair Alimony Payment?
Alimony is one of the most contentious aspects in any divorce case. After all, no one wants to pay their former spouse for months or years after the divorce is finalized, even if the split was amicable. It is important that anyone going through a divorce understands how to negotiate a fair settlement, so… Read More »
What are Reasons to Reduce Alimony?
Paying alimony to your former spouse after divorce never gets easier. In most situations in fact, it becomes worse as you continue to make payments to someone long after the divorce is over. Fortunately, the Florida courts recognize that a person’s circumstances may change and when they do, it may be reason to reduce… Read More »
