Category Archives: Alimony
My Spouse Earns The Same As Me. Do I Still Need To Pay Alimony?
These days, both spouses are likely to work full-time. Gone are the days when one spouse stayed at home, raised the kids, and maintained the home. In the modern era, many spouses see this arrangement as antiquated or even misogynist. Financial pressures also force both spouses to work full-time in many cases – whether… Read More »
Lump Sum Alimony Vs. Normal Alimony
If alimony is required in your marriage, you may have the option to choose either a lump-sum payment or a more traditional method of monthly payments. But which option represents the best choice for your divorce? There are pros and cons to each option, and the best choice for you depends entirely on your… Read More »
How To Lower Alimony
Many spouses believe that alimony payments are too excessive, and they may want to lower payments significantly. Sometimes, these concerns are truly valid, as spousal support payments have the potential to cripple paying spouses in many situations. This is especially true when you take into account the property division process, child support, and many… Read More »
Types Of Alimony In Florida
If you’re approaching divorce in Florida, alimony may be a considerable concern for you. If you’re dealing with the possibility of paying alimony, you may be worried about the financial impacts. If you’re dealing with the possibility of receiving alimony, you may also be concerned about your financial future, and whether you will have… Read More »
Can You Be Awarded Temporary Alimony While A Divorce Is Pending In Orange County?
If a divorce is contested, meaning the parties are arguing about every major issue including child custody and property distribution, proceedings could be drawn out for months, or even more than a year. Both for parties in which one spouse worked and the other spouse didn’t, waiting a year for a settlement or divorce… Read More »
How Long Do You Have To Pay Spousal Support (Alimony) In Florida?
If you are getting divorced or have already finalized your divorce in Florida, you might wonder, “How long do alimony payments last in Florida?” The question is not uncommon, especially among divorced individuals who were ordered to pay spousal support. Since each case is unique, the answer depends on the circumstances of your divorce…. Read More »
Federal Tax Laws Eliminate Alimony Deduction
New federal tax laws that went into effect on January 1 have eliminated the deduction for alimony on federal income taxes. What was once seen as a major incentive for the payment of spousal support is now gone for couples considering divorce. This change in the law, as well as other federal tax law… Read More »
What Can I Do if my Spouse Refuses to Agree to Pay Alimony?
In many divorces, an alimony order is part of the divorce order. When a couple negotiates their own divorce, they craft their own alimony order – which is easy when both parties agree to its terms, and much less easy when one spouse refuses to entertain the idea that his or her partner should… Read More »
What Can Bridge the Gap Alimony Cover?
In Florida, there are six different types of alimony that the court can order an individual to pay to his or her former partner. One, temporary alimony, covers the recipient’s expenses while his or her divorce is pending. The other five are paid after the divorce is finalized to help cover his or her… Read More »
Gender and Alimony: Who Gets It, Who Pays It, What’s Changing
The old stereotype is that when a couple divorces, the woman never has to work again because her former husband has to pay her alimony unless and until she remarries. This is not actually accurate – most divorcing individuals do not receive alimony, and of those who do, few receive permanent alimony. The truth… Read More »