Category Archives: permanent alimony
Alimony and Potential Alimony Modification
The award of alimony (also known as spousal support) is a key issue at the center of many divorces and must be resolved during the course of a proceeding for dissolution or voluntary property settlement. Alimony is a court ordered payment by one party to the former spouse for purposes of support after the… Read More »
Proposed Alimony Reform 2013
Alimony Reform Bill, SB 718 was passed 29 to 11 by the Florida Senate on April 4, 2013. It will move to the House and if passed, it will likely be signed into law by the Governor. What follows is a summary of the present law enacted in 2010 and highlights of the changes proposed in the… Read More »