Archive for the ‘Alimony’ Category

If you either pay or receive alimony in Florida, it’s important to know the rules for filing your taxes. Learn how you can actually benefit from the tax laws if you understand and follow the guidelines.
 
First let’s talk about how alimony works in general in our state.
 
Understanding the Basics of Alimony in Florida
 
After divorce or marital separation, alimony is the money paid by one… Read More [+]

A divorce is stressful for all aspects of your life, especially when you consider how it will affect your finances. Not only is a divorce expensive on its own, but you also need to think about how you will support yourself on one income instead of two.
 
Depending on the specific circumstances of your marriage and divorce, you might be entitled to receive alimony, or you might have… Read More [+]

It seems like only yesterday that Governor Rick Scott vetoed an alimony reform bill, but Florida lawmakers are once again about to debate the issue. Why? Because a new bill has appeared.
 
What exactly is in this new alimony reform bill? Let’s dive into the details.
 
SB412 and HB283 and the Recent History of Florida Alimony Reform
 
The new proposal will be filed as SB412 and HB283.… Read More [+]

Making alimony payments to an ex is not exactly how most people want to be spending their hard-earned money – especially if the marriage did not end well. On the other hand, not getting enough alimony may make you feel cheated or wronged.
 
In either situation, you may want to modify or terminate the alimony payments ordered by the state of Florida. Can you do this, though?
 
Yes.… Read More [+]