Alimony
Alimony Attorneys, Tampa Bay, FL – Alimony in Florida – Alimony or “spousal support” is frequently ordered in contested divorces in Tampa Bay. Both men and women can be ordered to pay alimony to their former spouse.
Types of Alimony in Florida
There are several types of alimony that can be awarded when divorcing in Florida. Negotiating or litigating the terms of your alimony settlement should not be taken lightly. Once you are ordered by the courts to pay alimony, you must show substantial and permanent changes in order modify alimony.
Tampa Bay Alimony Attorneys
Let our Tampa divorce & alimony attorneys represent you to ensure that your alimony award is just. We represent clients who require the skilled representation of a divorce and alimony lawyer in Hillsborough, Pasco & Pinellas County, Florida.
FAQs – Florida Alimony & Divorcing in Tampa Bay If you are divorced or you are divorcing in Tampa Bay, you probably have questions about the new alimony laws in Florida. For over 30 years we’ve specialized in Florida Family Law. It’s fair to say “alimony” has been one the most contentious subject matters for those who are divorcing, and for those who have divorced. It took a decade and several failed attempts to overhaul Florida Alimony, but this year’s…
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Tampa Family Law – Permanent Alimony 2023 This year has brought several changes to Florida Family Law including changes in child custody laws in Florida. In a fourth attempt to overhaul Florida Alimony, another bill is back for consideration in the Florida Legislature in 2023. Proposed Changes in Permanent Alimony With three prior alimony reform bills that were vetoed, doing away with permanent alimony is once again the focus. This Bill proposes that divorced spouses would have a process that…
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Tampa Bay Divorce & Family Law Modification Attorneys Divorce Modifications – In Florida, once parties are divorced either party can seek a post divorce modification. Before doing so, you are required to prove that there has been a substantial, permanent and unexpected change in circumstances. Florida Statutes specifies that when modifying a post judgement order, the change must be material in nature and unanticipated at the time of your divorce. What Constitutes a Substantial and Material Change of Circumstances in…
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FLORIDA ALIMONY REFORM 2021 This month the vote for Bills HB 1599 and SB 1922 on alimony reform was put on hold after public testimony from those who are for and against reform, particularly lifetime alimony which proponents seek to eliminate. However, if it passes, reform will also effect bridge the gap alimony, rehabilitative alimony and durational alimony as soon as July 2021. In addition to alimony, there is quite a bit of language in these Bill that reference timesharing…
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Tampa Divorce Lawyer on Alimony Modifications If you are someone who is currently under a court order to provide spousal support ( also referred to as “alimony”), but you have been laid off or furloughed due to the coronavirus Nilo J. Sanchez and the office of Sanchez and Associates, P.A. may be able to help. Under Florida Statute 61.14, most forms of alimony are subject to modification or termination based on a substantial, material, involuntary, and unanticipated change in circumstances…
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Women who Pay Spousal Support on the Rise in Florida Typically, when the subject of alimony is brought up, people assume that women are the sole recipients and men are being saddled with lifetime alimony payments to their ex-spouses. In Florida, there are three types of alimony that are typically awarded. Read: Types of Alimony Awarded In Florida divorces, alimony is based upon not only the duration of marriage, but also based upon the need of one party, the ability…
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Alimony Reform – Divorcing in Tampa Bay in 2019 For six years, the focus on alimony reform in Florida has been an issue that spouses who are divorced or are divorcing in Tampa Bay have been keeping an eye on. In April, SB1596 died in legislation. Any chance of alimony reform in Florida will have to wait until next year. This year, however, marked the new tax law for alimony and that had many couples who were divorcing in 2019…
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Alimony Modifications in Florida and New Tax Laws *Updated Alimony tax laws changed in 2019 with both the payor and the recipient of alimony being affected. Alimony is generally reported as taxable income to the person who receives alimony and the payor of alimony will get a tax deduction. Through negotiations, divorcing couples have had some flexibility as to how taxation could be settled. As with all tax related matters in a Florida Divorce, our attorneys can provide the sound…
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Divorce and Alimony Law Tampa Bay, FL *UPDATE 2023 Alimony FAQ Alimony Reform Returns in 2017 as Senate Bill 412 and HB 283 Recently, alimony reform bills were referred to the Children, Families & Elder Affairs, along with the Judiciary and Rules Committees continuing the annual fight for Florida Alimony Reform. Alimony is a controversial topic in Florida, especially for couples who have divorced or who are considering divorce. But in the past, the issue of child support and time…
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April, 2016 Alimony Reform Florida Governor Rick Scott Vetoes Bill SB 668 For the second time, Governor Scott Vetoed the Florida alimony reform bill SB 668. The alimony bill proposed not only changes to the terms of alimony, but also to family law in general as it relates to child custody, time-sharing and child support. Scott did not address the alimony reform specifically, but mainly showed a stance on how changes to a presumed 50/50 time-sharing could create situations where…
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Florida Alimony Quick Facts Alimony, child support and the division of assets and liabilities, tend to be the most concerning aspects to divorcing couples in Tampa Bay. Both men and women are entitled to seek alimony in Florida and both can be ordered to pay alimony in a Florida contested divorce. If you are divorcing or have been served with a petition for dissolution of marriage in a contested divorce, it would be wise to seek out the legal counsel and…
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