Many Florida residents are required to pay spousal support to former husbands or wives. While very few people enjoy the practice of handing over a portion of their income, most accept the fact that the payments must be made. There are certain cases, however, in which...
Don’t delay divorce over alimony anxieties
Preparing to end a marriage is a serious matter. For many Florida spouses, concerns over all of the unknowns can be virtually debilitating. In fact, many couples stay married long after their union is defunct, based on worries concerning property division, child...
Life insurance is a powerful companion to alimony
Many Florida spouses expect to receive spousal support as part of their divorce. Having this source of additional income can make a huge difference in the financial bottom line for divorced spouses. While alimony is part of many divorce settlements, it is important to...
Alimony laws differ from one state to another
The topic of spousal support is one of the most contentious areas in family law. Many Florida residents feel strongly about the issue, and there are people who stand firmly on one side or the other. The matter has become something of a national conversation, with some...
Man finds unusual relief from alimony payments
A man has been relieved of his obligation to pay spousal support to his former wife, a scenario that some in Florida may fantasize about. The reasoning behind the decision is somewhat unusual. The couple divorced in 2008, and the man agreed to pay the woman...
Florida bill addressing alimony may interest residents
Many Florida residents may be interested in potential changes regarding alimony. It was recently reported that a proposed bill regarding alimony has moved forward in the Florida Senate. Apparently, the bill would utilize a formula to determine when spousal...
Older people who divorce face unique issues
The number of people getting divorced when they're in their 50s, 60s and even older is increasing. In fact, in the dozen years leading up to 2012, the number of divorces for people between 55 and 64 doubled and then some. The number among those 65 and older actually...
Florida lawmakers seek to provide new, clearer alimony guidelines
When the 2016 session gets underway, Florida state lawmakers will be debating bills containing a number of proposed changes to our state's alimony and child support regulations. Those supporting the three bills (two in the Senate and one in the House) say that the...
Clearing up some misconceptions about alimony in Florida
Getting divorced can make people do and say things they never expected thanks to high levels of stress and heated, overwhelming emotions. For instance, you may typically be the kind of person who is level-headed and focused on seeking resolutions through...
What are the different types of alimony in Florida?
Financial security in the wake of a divorce can be a very real concern for anyone. However, the longer you have been married, the more of a concern it can be. This can be particularly true if you stopped working during your marriage to take care of your children and...