Category Archives: Alimony

Florida Permanent Alimony Law Changes Again

In Florida permanent alimony – the kind that is paid every month until the recipient remarries or one you dies – is once again being changed by the Florida Legislature. For the past decade there has been a legal presumption … Continue reading

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Nominal Alimony in a Florida Long Term Marriage

Nominal alimony can be a confusing concept in Florida divorces. Alimony of $1 per year orĀ  other similar amount is referred to as nominal alimony. An award of nominal alimony can be entered when the receiving spouse has demonstrated a … Continue reading

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New Florida Divorce Laws & Effective Dates

The new Florida divorce laws in HB 907 are a bit confusing because there are 3 different effective dates.
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Rehabilitative & Bridge the Gap Alimony – What’s the Difference?

Today we look at the difference between Rehabilitative and Bridge-the-gap alimony in florida.
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3 New Florida Alimony Factors

Florida HB 907 made some big changes to Florida alimony laws. Among the changes are the addition of three new factors for a judge to consider when making an alimony award in Florida
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