Category Archives: Alimony
The Four Types of Alimony in Miami – What You Need to Know if You are Getting Divorced in Miami
Back in 2023, just one year ago, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a controversial bill into Florida law concerning one aspect of Miami divorces and Florida divorces generally. That bill, CS/SB 1416, Dissolution of Marriage, eliminated permanent alimony, which, in the past, entitled one ex-spouse to alimony payments for the duration of their life…. Read More »
Governor DeSantis Signs Controversial Bill Into Law, Limiting Florida Alimony Payments, Doing Away with Permanent Alimony – What Does it All Mean?
2023 was a big legislative year in Florida when it comes to Florida marriage and divorce laws. One of the biggest pieces of legislation – and undoubtedly one of the most controversial on the legislature floor – was a bill that would modify the state’s laws regarding alimony (also called “spousal maintenance”) payments after… Read More »
The State of Alimony Payments Under Recent Florida Laws – What You Need to Know in Your Miami Divorce Case
Most Miami married couples and residents have likely heard the term “alimony” or “spousal maintenance” in their lifetimes. Whether on a television show depicting the frustration of one spouse having to pay alimony to their ex-spouse in a huff, or in real life witnesses the anguish of a friend or family member being assessed… Read More »