Category Archives: Spousal Support
What Impact Does Adultery Have On Spousal Support (Alimony) In Florida?
An academic study from the American Psychological Association (APA) found that adultery is an issue in up to 40 percent of divorces. It can be both a cause and an effect of marital breakdown. For the most part, the divorce process in Florida is forward-looking. The law focuses on practical and logistical issues such… Read More »
What Is Bridge-The-Gap Alimony In Florida?
Alimony (spousal support) is a payment made from one spouse to the other spouse during or after a divorce. Spousal support is not guaranteed in Florida. Indeed, alimony is actually only awarded in a minority of divorce proceedings. In general, alimony is only awarded from a financially-advantaged spouse to the spouse in a less… Read More »
Does a New Relationship Affect Alimony in Florida?
Ultimately, the purpose of alimony is to provide necessary financial support to the receiving spouse. As such, a former spouse’s new relationship can, but will not always, provide good cause to seek the modification of an alimony award. If you can prove that your former partner’s financial needs have changed, alimony modification may be… Read More »
