FAQ Category: Alimony
Yes, alimony can be modified after the initial award. Either spouse has the right to file a Petition for Modification of Alimony if there’s a…
In most cases, permanent and durational alimony obligations terminate upon the remarriage of the non-custodial spouse. These payment obligations also…
Yes, a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement can prevent alimony payments. Couples can proactively decide on their financial arrangements by signing a…
Under current law, alimony payments are no longer tax-deductible for the spouse who pays them. Consequently, the individual receiving the alimony…
Marriage length heavily influences the type of alimony awarded. According to Florida case law, a short-term marriage lasts less than seven years, a…
The duration of alimony payments depends entirely on the type of alimony awarded by the judge. Bridge-the-Gap alimony assists with short-term needs…
Yes. Spousal support and alimony are interchangeable terms. Florida alimony law uses these terms to describe court-ordered financial payments made by…
Florida courts determine alimony entitlement by evaluating two primary factors: the non-custodial spouse’s financial need and the paying spouse’s…