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Many individuals facing the prospect of paying alimony during their Tampa Divorce case have one primary question – how much am I going to have to pay in alimony? Unlike child support, which has a neat, crisp formula, alimony is different. As we discuss elsewhere on our Tampa Divorce Attorney blog, Florida Courts apply a […]
When your divorce is finalized, you may think that the agreements are set in stone, but that is not necessarily the case. Things like child custody, visitation, child support, and alimony can all be modified post-divorce – but only under certain circumstances. Modifying alimony is possible when circumstances in your life have changed significantly, whether […]
If you are going through a divorce in Florida, you may have a few questions about alimony. What is alimony? How much alimony am I eligible to receive/how much will I have to pay? Alimony is the spousal support paid to the less economically well-off spouse to help them stay afloat. How much you can […]
6 Different Types of Alimony | Tampa Alimony Attorney It is common for people to mix up alimony and child support. Just remember that alimony is spousal support for after the divorce. The primary purpose of alimony is to allow the spouse with the lower income to be able to support themselves and maintain similar […]
The state of Florida officially recognizes six different types of alimony, awarded based on specific factors such as the length of the marriage, the needs of one party, and the ability to pay of the other, and the responsibilities of each party when it comes to any children they share. Durational alimony was introduced in […]
What type of alimony would I be entitled to? Depending upon the length of the marriage and the specific factors outlined in §61.14, alimony may be available upon divorce. Short-term marriages are generally those that lasted less than seven years, moderate-term marriages are those that last between seven and seventeen years, while long-term marriages […]
If your current alimony payment is not meeting your financial needs, you may have legal options available. Florida law allows you to modify certain types of alimony payments whether they were awarded by the court or mutually agreed to. Durational, Permanent, and Rehabilitative alimony can be modified unless the parties have agreed otherwise. When parties […]
The financial aspect of a divorce is sometimes the most difficult facet to negotiate. In fact, alimony agreements are one of the most frequently contested divorce issues in the state of Florida. The purpose of alimony is to make the economic outcome of a divorce as fair as possible. Of course, the two parties may not agree on what […]
Few bills in Tallahassee get Tampa Divorce Attorneys’ attention like bills regulating alimony and more recently, bills purporting to eliminate it being permanent in some unique situations. As we have discussed elsewhere on our Tampa alimony attorney blog, there are many forms of alimony available in Florida. Arguably, the most controversial is durational alimony, where […]
Brandon Alimony Attorneys are nearly always asked about alimony and other financial issues during the pendency of the divorce case. In Florida, the court will evaluate Florida Statute Section 61.08, titled “Alimony” to determine whether to award alimony. Before analyzing the specific factors though, the court must first make a determination whether there’s been an […]