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How Is Alimony Determined in Florida?
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Figuring out who gets alimony payments – and how much those payments should be – can be one of the most stressful elements of divorce proceedings.
 
Perhaps you’re upset or angry with your ex and the last thing you want to do is pay them money every month for years. Or you may need alimony payments to live, and be stressed over whether you’ll receive enough to adequately take… Read More [+]


FAQs about Family Law in Florida
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Most people don’t really know exactly what the term “family law” means. Some may believe that a family lawyer simply means an attorney hired by regular people to handle their legal matters – whatever those may be.
 
But this is a specific area of the law that deals with family and domestic issues. What does that mean? Well, the one that most people gravitate towards first is divorce.… Read More [+]


Florida Legislature Approves New Alimony Bill
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Category: Alimony | Divorce

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Alimony in Florida could be getting some big changes.
 
After passing in both the House and Senate, Senate Bill 668 is now moving on to Governor Rick Scott. And if he signs the bill into law, alimony might look a lot different for divorcing couples.
 
How so? The bill will eliminate lifetime alimony payments and a lot of the discretion that courts wield when negotiating alimony settlements. Alimony… Read More [+]


3 Reasons You May Have to Go Back to Court After Your Divorce
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Whether your divorce was simple and quick or complicated and long, you probably breathed a sigh of relief when it was finally over. It was an emotional and stressful time for everyone involved, but you can now begin to move on with your life. Right?
 
Not necessarily.
 
Depending on your situation, you may not ever have to go back to court once your divorce is finalized. For… Read More [+]


Spousal Support: Understanding Alimony in Florida
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Divorces are stressful and emotional for everyone involved. They can also be expensive, leaving you even more stressed due to financial woes.
 
Why? Because a marriage is made up of two people who each contribute to their joint household and lifestyle. When a couple gets divorced, that contribution goes down by one whole person. This often leads to a lower standard of living because there is less income… Read More [+]