As a general rule, an award of alimony ends upon the death of the paying ex-spouse (typically, the ex-husband). This could result in the recipient (typically, the ex-wife) losing the financial lifeline of those monthly payments. Florida law permits the divorce court to enter an order requiring the paying spouse to secure the award of…
NEW ‘CHANGE OF CIRCUMSTANCES’ CASE If you’re paying alimony or child support and want to reduce your obligation because of a new job, job loss, career change, or other ‘change of circumstances’, a new Florida appellate court case may help give you some direction. In general, to reduce an existing alimony or child support obligation…
There are a number of factors at work in determining who is entitled to alimony and how much will be paid. Florida has a unique alimony statute that takes into consideration the length of your marriage. Marriages are divided into three categories which may affect both the amount and duration of alimony. Marriages under seven years…
