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Court Discusses Alimony and Support Determinations Under Florida Law

In many divorce actions, the financial means of the parties are disputed, leading to contentious and protracted litigation. The Florida courts generally aim to issue fair and impartial rulings regarding child support and alimony in accordance with the statutory guidelines, however, which requires, in part, that they conduct a thorough…

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Florida Court Discusses Factors Considered in Determining Whether Alimony is Appropriate

In some marriages, one spouse relies on the other for financial support. As such, if a couple with disparate income decides to divorce,  the lesser earning spouse may seek alimony. The courts must assess multiple factors in determining whether alimony is appropriate, and if they fail to conduct a thorough…

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Florida Court Discusses Evaluating a Party’s Ability to Pay Sanctions in an Alimony Dispute

When a couple with disparate economic resources divorces, the court will often grant the lesser earning spouse alimony. The courts make alimony determinations, in part, by assessing each party’s income. Unfortunately, some people try to avoid support obligations by underreporting their income. Courts are not bound by financial disclosures they…

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How Your Court-Ordered Obligation to Make the Mortgage Payment on the Marital Home May Impact Your Child Support in Florida

In some divorce scenarios in Florida, the court may award sole occupancy of the marital home to one spouse and order the other spouse to make the payment on that home if the latter earns the bulk of the income. Judges are allowed to do this and frequently do. If…

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An End to Permanent Alimony in the Sunshine State? Florida’s Legislature Again Debates Alimony Reform

Changes in the law happen all the time. Whether it is a new ruling from an appeals court or the Supreme Court or a new bill from the legislature, the law continues to shift and evolve. That fact is one of the many reasons why having the right legal team…

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The Alimony Rules Florida Law Has to Ensure that You, as the Supporting Spouse, Don’t Get Treated Unfairly

Comedic takes on family law disputes, like the country song called “She Got the Goldmine (I Got the Shaft)”, are common in popular culture. That song, which teaches that “alimony” rhymes with “baloney,” is one of many where one party believes that the outcome was grossly one-sided and unfair. Here…

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