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Alimony can be a major point of contention in a Florida divorce. It is meant to provide a financially disadvantaged spouse with financial support during and/or after the divorce. However, it does not play a role in all Florida divorces; if the spouses are on similar financial grounds, alimony will not be necessary or required to be paid by either spouse.
Many times, a couple can reach an agreement on whether alimony should be part of their divorce settlement agreement, including the length of time it will last and the amount that will be exchanged. If a couple cannot agree, though, a judge will make the final decision based on each of their financial situations.
For primary earners, all of the unknowns regarding alimony can be overwhelming. If that is you, you may be concerned about how your life will be impacted moving forward, especially your financial stability. If you are not the primary earner and you are the one seeking alimony, you may be stressed about your spouse attempting to minimize the amount they will pay you and wondering whether you will struggle for years to come.
You do not have to let this uncertainty hang over your head. Our skilled Doral alimony attorneys can work with you to develop a game plan for moving forward with your alimony case. We will take the time to get a clear picture of your goals and then put you in the best position to achieve them.
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Recent Changes To Florida’s Alimony Laws You Should Know About
In 2023, SB1416 was signed into law and introduced changes to important aspects about how alimony in Florida is determined. The bill eliminated permanent alimony, established a 5-year cap on rehabilitative alimony, as well as caps on durational alimony in each of the tiers of marriage length.
Furthermore, it also eliminated durational alimony in a marriage lasting under three-years. Previously, any of those types of alimony could have been awarded. Now, there are only 3 types of alimony: bridge-the-gap, rehabilitative (now limited to 5 years), and durational alimony.
This type of alimony provides financial support to a spouse to meet specific, short-term needs while transitioning after the divorce. It can last no longer than two (2) years and will end sooner if either spouse dies or if the spouse receiving the alimony remarries.
Rehabilitative alimony
This arrangement provides financial support to a spouse
with the intent of helping them become entirely independent by obtaining skills to enter or return to the workforce. It can last for as long as five years, but depending on the specifics of the rehabilitative plan, the judge may award payments for a set amount of time up to that cap.
Durational alimony
This type of alimony gives a spouse financial support for a set period of time following the divorce, based on the length of the marriage. It is not applicable to marriages lasting less than three years. For marriages lasting less than 10 years, durational alimony cannot last longer than 50% of the marriage’s length; for marriages lasting between 10 and 20 years, durational alimony cannot last longer than 60% of the marriage’s length; and for marriages lasting 20 years of more, durational alimony cannot last longer than 75% of the marriage’s length.
Our knowledgeable Doral alimony attorneys can help you understand which type of alimony might be applicable to your case, whether you are the partner seeking support or the one who will be paying it.
Why Choose The Doral Alimony Attorneys At Divorce & Mediation Law Firm | Cabanas Law Firm
No matter what outcome you are hoping for, our team will strive to give you the greatest chance at success. We are exceptionally familiar with the Florida family courts,so we can develop a proficient strategy that gets you as close to your goals as possible. You can contact our firm today at 954-335-9851 to request your Free 15-Minute Case Evaluation and learn more about the advantages of working with our highly-trained Doral alimony attorneys.
We understand you may be feeling confused, overwhelmed, angry, sad (or all of the above), and that you may be unsure of your next steps. Our firm can help you move forward with confidence.
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