Pembroke Pines, FL Alimony Attorneys
Going through a divorce is difficult enough when two spouses earn the same amount, but especially when one spouse is financially dependent on the other, creating a financial imbalance that can be difficult to even out when a marriage comes to an end. While the state of Florida doesn’t enforce narrow restrictions around alimony, having a seasoned alimony attorney on your side can give you an advantage in reaching a more favorable outcome than if you were to handle matters yourself. If you’re a dependent spouse, afraid of how much and how long you’ll receive alimony during and after your divorce, our Pembroke Pines alimony attorneys are prepared to advocate for your rights and guide you through the steps of obtaining spousal support. Schedule a consultation at Divorce & Mediation Law Firm | Cabanas Law Firm today.
What Is Alimony?
In the state of Florida, alimony is a legal obligation that’s imposed by the court on one spouse to pay the other spouse financial support after marital separation or divorce. The courts will evaluate several different factors, like the duration of the marriage, earning capacities, standard of living, contributions to the marriage – both financial and nonfinancial – age and health, marital misconduct, debts, and more. However, the two main factors they’ll focus on are the financial need of the dependent spouse and the other spouse’s ability to pay that amount, and the other factor is the length of the marriage. Alimony is now based on a statutory calculation that uses the parties’ net monthly incomes and the length of the marriage.
Under the new Florida alimony reform statute, a marriage of less than 10 years is a short-term marriage, a marriage of 10+ to just under 20 years is a mid-length marriage, and a marriage of 20+ years is a long-term marriage. Permanent alimony has been eliminated in the state of Florida.
One thing to remember is that alimony may be modifiable, depending on the facts of your case. For example, your alimony can be increased or decreased based on a change in circumstances that was permanent or involuntary under appropriate circumstances.
Do I Need An Attorney?
While hiring an attorney for your alimony case isn’t mandatory, it is in your best interest. If you forego professional representation, you might end up either paying more alimony than you should, or receiving less alimony than you deserve. No matter which end of the spectrum you’re on, both can have significant financial repercussions. An alimony attorney can provide evidence that helps you obtain maximum support, or prevent you from overpaying. They can also assist with the following:
- Legal advice and guidance
- Case evaluation
- Negotiations and strategy
- Gathering and organizing documents
- Communication
- Enforcement
- Modification
- And more!
How Divorce & Mediation Law Firm | Cabanas Law Firm Can Help
Alimony is a complex legal issue that can be difficult to understand and navigate alone. There are important procedures that have to be followed and paperwork that has to be taken care of. If you don’t hire a Pembroke Pines alimony attorney, you might make mistakes on one or more of these things, which can delay your case or result in an unsatisfactory result. Call Divorce & Mediation Law Firm | Cabanas Law Firm to schedule a consultation where we can sit down and discuss your future after divorce. We want to help you reclaim your life.
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Why Choose Cabanas Law Firm?
- Fully Bilingual – Our attorneys and staff are fluent in English and Spanish, so you don’t have to worry about the details getting lost in translation.
- Over Six Decades of Combined Experience – Sergio Cabanas, Esq. was admitted into the Florida Bar Association in 1991 and founded the firm in 2006. The firm’s attorneys have more than six decades of combined experience in family law.
- Clients Are the Priority – Our Broward and Miami-Dade County family law & divorce attorneys make each client a priority. We respond to all communications within 24 hours and provide concierge-level client services to busy professionals.
- Certified Mediators – As certified mediators, our attorneys can help clients resolve divorce and family law issues with as little contention as possible.
- Three Office Locations– Cabanas Law Firm has three offices in South Florida. You can meet with an attorney at our Pembroke Pines, Weston, or Sunny Isles Beach office.
Why Choose The Divorce & Mediation Law Firm
Highly Responsive – We strive for rapid return calls. No going dark or waiting days to hear back.
We Take Complex and Difficult Cases – This is where tenacity and knowledge of the law matter. We do what’s necessary, even in challenging situations.
Experienced – Our attorneys have had years of experience in handling divorces for doctors, business owners, and executives, and we are 100% dedicated to divorce and family law.
Honesty and Transparency – You’ve made an important decision in your life. We respect you for that. Our approach focuses on efficiency and speed to resolve cases as quickly as we can to get your life back to normal sooner.
Caring & Compassionate (Truly) – We have a personal connection to divorce and family law matters. We know what it takes, even in extraordinarily difficult situations.
Personalized Attention – We understand and respect that every client’s needs are unique. We treat all of our clients with the attention they deserve.
Why Choose The Divorce & Mediation Law Firm
1. Highly Responsive – We strive for rapid return calls. No going dark or waiting days to hear back.
2. We Take Complex and Difficult Cases – This is where tenacity and knowledge of the law matter. We do what’s necessary, even in challenging situations.
3. Experienced – Our attorneys have had years of experience in handling divorces for doctors, business owners, and executives, and we are 100% dedicated to divorce and family law.
4. Honesty and Transparency – You’ve made an important decision in your life. We respect you for that. Our approach focuses on efficiency and speed to resolve cases as quickly as we can to get your life back to normal sooner.
5. Caring & Compassionate (Truly) – We have a personal connection to divorce and family law matters. We know what it takes, even in extraordinarily difficult situations.
6. Personalized Attention – We understand and respect that every client’s needs are unique. We treat all of our clients with the attention they deserve.
Meet Our Attorneys
Sergio Cabanas, Esq.
Managing Attorney & Founder
Laura Grossman, Esq.
Senior Associate Attorney
Ashanti M. Palmer, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Brian Prieto, Esq.
Associate Attorney
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Broward County:
- Pembroke Pines
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- Cooper City
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