Category Archives: Alimony
Woodward v. Woodward — How Florida’s Alimony Reform Changed The Game
In 2023, Florida completely rewrote how alimony works, and the biggest headline was the end of permanent alimony. As of July 1st of that year, judges cannot hand out permanent periodic alimony anymore. Whether a divorce was filed or had been dragging on for a while, this change hit across the board. That legal… Read More »
How Florida Courts Review Contested Alimony Awards
It is not uncommon for Florida trial courts to award alimony to one spouse that is paid for by the other. The courts must make determinations based on the paying spouse’s financial capacity to pay the alimony award, and the courts must find that the receiving spouse has a genuine need for financial support…. Read More »
Can I Still Get Permanent Alimony In Florida?
In July 2023, the Florida legislature passed one of its most significant changes in decades when they passed Senate Bill 1416. SB 1416 officially eliminated permanent alimony in Florida. The change likewise redefined what types of support were available after divorce. In addition, it also altered rules regarding the modification and termination of existing… Read More »
Florida Court Addresses Factors When Making Alimony Awards
Alimony recently went through a legislative overhaul. The legislature did away with permanent alimony and changed some of the factors used when calculating alimony. The courts, however, still weigh similar factors when determining whether alimony should be awarded. In this article, the Orlando divorce lawyers at Greater Orlando Family Law will discuss a Florida… Read More »
Understanding Florida’s Alimony Reform (2023)
Earlier this year, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1416 (SB 1416) into law. The family law reform package altered the way alimony (spousal support) works in our state. At Greater Orlando Family Law, we want to make sure that clients have access to the knowledge and resources that they need to protect… Read More »
How Do I Request Alimony In A Florida Divorce Case?
There is no right to alimony in a Florida divorce case, but the laws do allow it in appropriate situations when there is a significant financial gap between the parties. Under Florida’s alimony statute, a judge will first determine whether there is a need for support and whether a party is able to pay… Read More »
Can I Stop Paying Alimony If I Lose My Job?
You may think that if you lose your job, you are off the hook for making alimony or spousal support payments. However, that is not the case. It is critical that you continue to make your court-ordered alimony payments until you have received permission from the court to do otherwise. Missing a monthly spousal… Read More »
How To Get More Alimony
When a marriage dissolves, so do many aspects of the life that you have sacrificed to build. This can be especially hard if you forwent a career or higher education in order to support your spouse by managing the household and raising children. If your sacrifices are then for nothing, you could find yourself… Read More »
What Can I Do to Minimize Taxes in Divorce Now That the Alimony Deduction Is Gone?
The alimony deduction disappearing threw a huge wrench into divorce planning strategies. For years, this deduction allowed couples to save on the total tax bill. Now that these alimony payments are no longer deductible (as of 2019), most alimony payors will pay more in taxes, while alimony recipients will ultimately receive less net money…. Read More »