Category Archives: Alimony
The Unintended Consequences of Sweeping Alimony Reforms
The push for alimony “reform” is happening across our nation, including in Florida, which has had at least one failed attempt to pass legislation on the subject. In 2013 the Florida legislature passed an alimony reform bill thanks to strong bipartisan support in both houses on the matter, but which was fiercely opposed by… Read More »
Seeking Modification of Florida Alimony Awards
Florida’s alimony laws are known to be some of the most progressive in the nation. If an alimony award was given in the original divorce decree, Florida law allows for modification or termination. In order for this to occur, however, the movant must establish that something has occurred to affect the former spouse’s ability… Read More »
Women Benefit Less From Marriage Than Men, More Likely to File for Divorce
A recent Psychology Today article reports that studies show the benefits of marriage go mostly to men – not women. While media and pop culture paints the picture of many women planning their marriages while still in grade school and men as commitment-phobic, studies show that real life is not quite that image. The… Read More »
Length of Marriage Not Sole Factor in Determining Alimony
Across the nation family law judges are ruling on divorce cases and, most likely, awarding alimony. Contrary to popular belief, the dissolution of a marriage that lasted several years – or decades – is not in itself enough to justify an alimony award. In fact, a recent New Jersey court ruling held that judges… Read More »
The Different Types of Alimony in Florida
After several attempts – and a year of meetings between lawyers, legislators and others – by Florida’s legislature was unable to pass a proposed alimony reform bill earlier this year. The alimony bill died on the Senate floor when it refused to pass the House’s version of the law, which included establishing a formula… Read More »
Duration of Marriage and Alimony
When determining whether alimony is appropriate in a divorce case and how much spousal support to award, the court looks at a number of factors. One of these factors is the length of the marriage in question. The duration of the marriage can have a significant effect on the amount of alimony that is… Read More »
FSU Head Football Coach Punts His Marriage
Multiple news sources are reporting that Florida State University’s (FSU) head football coach, Jimbo Fisher, and his wife, Candi Fisher, have separated and decided to file for divorce. While both sides have yet to make any comments to the media, sources say that they have both met with attorneys and are attempting to mediate… Read More »
How to Collect Unpaid Alimony
Alimony, or spousal support, is set either by an agreement of the spouses or through a court order during a divorce. It requires the economically advantaged spouse to provide financial support to the less economically secure spouse. While the payment of alimony is ordered by law, sometimes a spouse refuses or is unable to… Read More »
Florida Man with Dementia Files for Divorce
An incredibly unique and complex divorce case is currently working its way through the courts in Florida. A husband suffering from dementia, with the support of his three adult children, is trying to file for divorce from his second wife. The case brings up many interesting issues in Florida divorce law, such as mental… Read More »
Alimony Bill Dies in Legislature
The alimony bill that was supported by both sides of the legislature as well as many legal and lobbying bodies across the state has unfortunately failed to pass this year. Two Republican lawmakers now blame each other for the failure of the bill that was supported by so many people across the state and… Read More »