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In recent years, the State of Florida’s alimony laws have come under intense scrutiny. Many people are calling for its reform while others fight against the proposed changes. Nonetheless, as it stands now, the rules governing alimony are spelled out in Civil Practice and Procedure Statute 61.08, Chapter 61. They state that either spouse may request […]
Divorces can often be complex, messy, and emotional. One situation that occurs during a divorce is alimony. Alimony can become a complicated situation because the terms of alimony may not mean the same for a man or a woman depending on the state you currently reside, and your unique situation. Here are a few things men […]
Our Florida Alimony Attorneys are often asked about the specific types of Florida alimony that are available for parties to seek during their divorce. Further, question concerning alimony have only risen after the Florida legislature attempted to eliminate permanent alimony last year. Anyone that was following news of the bill noticed that Governor Rick Scott […]
Alimony is not just a general cut and dry topic when it comes to how much someone may get after a divorce, or even for how long they may get that compensation. Here at Blumenauer | Hackworth Law Firm, we see many different alimony situations where a divorced spouse gives only temporarily so the fellow […]
Alimony can bring more animosity than anything in a divorce, and it can be especially painful after having a marriage that’s lasted for many years. But what happens if you’ve only been married a short time and a fellow spouse needs to have support in order to survive? At one time here in Florida, no […]
Alimony can be an acrimonious thing to settle after divorce cases, and it’s especially complex when you realize the different forms of alimony. It can come under the titles of “transitional” alimony, all the way up to alimony that’s permanent. One significant level is temporary alimony where a spouse is compensated during a divorce trial […]
The divorce process has several terms associated with it. Two of the terms you may hear are spousal support and alimony. While these terms are different, they both mean the same thing. When it comes to alimony there are some basics that can be quite helpful. Who gets it? In a divorce, the spouse with […]
Florida law allows for a number of types of alimony, the amount of which is based both on the receiving spouse’s needs and the paying spouse’s ability to pay. Whether or not there had been adultery in the marriage can also be a factor in determining how much alimony is paid. Bridge the Gap […]
During a divorce, many folks ask their Tampa alimony attorneys, especially those that have been dependent on his or her spouse financially is whether they are entitled to get alimony. This issue also comes about when one party makes significantly less money than the other. As you can imagine for couples without children, alimony is […]
During a divorce, a valid question for someone, especially one that has depended on his or her spouse financially, is, “What am I going to do now?” How does the court determine alimony? This issue also comes about when one party makes significantly less money than the other. In a divorce, the court may grant […]