Types of Alimony Considered in Florida Divorces

Rehabilitative alimony may be awarded to assist a party in establishing self-support and getting assistance from an alimony attorney attorney in Tampa can help parties in a divorce case obtain resolutions that are in the best interest of your family. In order for the court to award rehabilitative alimony, there must be a specific and defined rehabilitative plan.  An award of rehabilitative alimony may be modified or terminated based upon a substantial change in circumstances, upon noncompliance with the rehabilitative plan, or upon completion of the rehabilitative plan. It is helpful to seek out the advice of a Tampa alimony attorney to help you through this process.

Durational alimony – Durational alimony may be awarded when permanent periodic alimony is inappropriate. The purpose of durational alimony is to provide a party with economic assistance for a set period of time following a marriage of short or moderate duration or following a marriage of long duration if there is no ongoing need for support on a permanent basis. Durational alimony terminates upon the death of either party or upon the remarriage of the party receiving alimony. The amount of an award of durational alimony may be modified or terminated based upon a substantial change in circumstances. However, the length of an award of durational alimony may not be modified except under exceptional circumstances and may not exceed the length of the marriage. Hiring an experienced alimony attorney in Tampa may be necessary to assist you with your alimony case.

PERMANENT ALIMONY IN FLORIDA HAS BEEN ELIMINATED AS OF JULY 2023

Florida Alimony FAQs

Prior to 2023, permanent alimony could be awarded to provide for the needs and necessities of life as they were established during the marriage of the parties for a party who lacks the financial ability to meet his or her needs and necessities of life following a dissolution of marriage. If you have questions about enforcing or modifying alimony in Tampa Bay, contact us to schedule a consultation.

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Did You Know? The award of alimony may not leave the payor with significantly less net income than the net income of the recipient unless there are written findings of exceptional circumstances. If you have questions about divorcing and are concerned about paying or receiving alimony reach out to us. Click the links below for information about alimony modifications or enforcing alimony in Tampa Bay.

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