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14 August

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Understanding the Overhaul of Florida’s Alimony Laws: What You Need to Know

In a significant development for family law in Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed a measure that brings about comprehensive changes to the state's alimony laws. The new law, SB 1416, aims to modernize the alimony system by eliminating permanent alimony, providing a process for alimony modifications upon retirement, setting limits on rehabilitative alimony, and introducing additional criteria for alimony adjustments. While this overhaul brings welcome changes, it is important to understand the implications and how they may affect individuals involved in alimony cases. Let us explore the key aspects of the new law and its potential impact. Elimination of Permanent...

14 January

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Understanding Florida Alimony

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Alimony, or as it is often called, spousal support, is a monetary award given to one party in a divorce (dissolution of marriage). As each state has its own statutes spelling out exactly how to obtain a divorce in that state, alimony is one of the topics covered. Therefore it is important to check the statutes of the state where the couple resides to determine how alimony is handled in their state. For persons seeking a divorce in Florida, they can research Statute 61.08 to learn the details of alimony in Florida. Here follows a brief summary of the types...