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Oct 2019

Florida Alimony Reform: Is Permanent Alimony Fair?

In Florida, alimony reform has been a hot-button issue for years. Many former spouses who were court-ordered to pay alimony argue that permanent alimony is an unfair payment system, while the people who receive the payments argue for its necessity. What Is Permanent Alimony? Permanent alimony is the continuous financial support one party pays to another after a divorce. Unlike other forms of ...

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26

Jun 2019

How Bankruptcy Impacts Family Law Agreements and Orders

Bankruptcy proceedings are one of the most significant areas of law that crosses over to family law . When someone files a bankruptcy petition, they essentially pause all movement regarding their financial obligations, including orders involving the division of property at divorce and family support obligations. Because much of the issues in family law cases involve payment obligations between ...

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19

Jun 2019

Different Enforcement Methods for Family Law Orders

After the court issues its final judgment or decree in a divorce or other family law matter, the parties receive a document detailing the terms of the court’s directives and orders. So, how does a piece of paper make someone pay child support or give their spouse title to a house or car? What’s to stop someone from simply refusing to follow the terms of a divorce or family law order? There are a ...

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20

May 2019

When Does Alimony End in Florida?

When a Florida couple divorces , the family court may grant that either spouse pay alimony to their husband or wife. There are four categories of alimony in Florida: 1) bridge-the-gap, 2) rehabilitative, 3) durational, and 4) permanent, or any combination of the above. The court can order a spouse to make periodic payments, a lump sum payment, or both. Much of the decision has to do with a ...

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29

Nov 2018

What Are the Requirements for Receiving Alimony in Florida?

When a couple gets divorced , one party may be required to pay the other party an amount of money that allows them to pay for necessary living expenses according to the lifestyle that they established during the marriage. These payments are called “ alimony ” or “spousal support.” This blog discusses what a party must demonstrate in order to qualify for receiving alimony payments. Types of Alimony ...

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