Category Archives: Alimony
Florida Lawmakers Approve Sweeping Alimony Reform
Last month, both the Florida Senate and House of Representatives approved a bill that, if signed by the governor, would result in sweeping changes to the state’s alimony laws. If enacted, the reform law would eliminate permanent alimony in the state and place a number of limits on durational alimony awards. To learn more… Read More »
Will Remarriage Affect My Alimony Award?
Alimony, or spousal support, is a type of financial payment made by one spouse to a former, or soon-to-be former spouse. In most cases, these payments must continue until a certain date has passed, or a specific goal has been reached. There are, however, other things that can impact an alimony award, including remarriage,… Read More »
Modifying Alimony Based On A Change In Income
A person’s financial situation can change a lot in the years following a divorce. Things like remarriage, the birth of a child, or unemployment, for instance, can significantly change someone’s outlook financially. Experiencing one or more of these changes when already required to pay alimony to a former spouse can be difficult, if not… Read More »
What Do Florida Courts Consider When Awarding Alimony?
The end of a marriage can be an emotionally and financially trying time for many couples. For many, the fundamental aspects of their daily lives will change drastically. Some, for instance, will find themselves looking for a new place to live, or won’t be able to see their children as often. In some cases,… Read More »
Attempts At Alimony Reform In Florida Frustrated Again
For the last few years, a number of lawmakers have attempted to usher in alimony reform in Florida to no avail. This year saw the introduction of Senate Bill 1922, which, if enacted, would have eliminated permanent alimony in Florida, go the same way as its predecessors. With the bill stalled in committee, lawmakers… Read More »
When Will My Alimony Payments End?
The short answer to this question depends on a few different factors. Some types of alimony, for instance, have specific deadlines, by which former spouses can expect to stop receiving financial support. Other forms, however, will only end upon the recipient’s remarriage or the death of either party. For help determining when your own… Read More »
Setting the Amount and Duration of Spousal Support Payments in Florida
In the mid 2010s, alimony reformers made several attempts to radically change Florida’s spousal support laws. These advocates wanted to make the Sunshine State’s subjective alimony laws more like the objective child support laws. They argued that the change would make the system more fair. But these efforts failed, and Florida’s alimony laws remain… Read More »
Changes Coming To Florida Alimony Law
For a number of years, spousal support payments have been tax-deductible for the obligor (paying) spouses and tax-reportable for obligee (recipient) spouses. But the 2017 tax law rewrite obliterates these rules. Beginning January 1, 2019, spousal support payments will no longer be tax-deductible or tax-reportable. Lawmakers predicted that the change would help women, the… Read More »
