07/20/17

Can Florida Courts Modify Alimony Based on a Supportive Relationship?

CAN FLORIDA COURTS MODIFY ALIMONY BASED ON A SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIP? Over the past decade of Florida family law, the issue of whether alimony should be modified based on a supportive relationship ha...

Alimony

09/15/16

The Push Towards Alimony Reform in Florida Halted by Veto

A recent alimony reform bill has been vetoed for a second time by Governor Rick Scott. In recent years, Florida legislators have continuously attempted to overhaul the state's alimony laws. Time and ...

Alimony

09/13/16

Adultery and Alimony

How your affair is treated in divorce court. While its true that hell hath no furry like a cheated-on spouse, Florida courts appear much more merciful when it comes to “punishing” the unfaithful ...

Alimony

04/15/16

Alimony and Time Sharing Reform Bill Vetoed

Florida Governor Rick Scott vetoed the contentious Alimony and Time Sharing Reform Bill today. The bill, which passed the Florida House and Florida Senate, was set to drastically change the current F...

Alimony

03/07/16

How do courts determine alimony payments?

Avoid an improper alimony award. In divorce cases involving alimony awards, courts consider in multiple factors and rule according to the presented evidence. A recent case reviewed by The First Distr...

Alimony

02/27/16

Can a court require maintenance of a life insurance policy as security for alimony?

If your divorce case involves alimony, it is important to understand how your funds are rewarded. It is well settled Florida law that a court can obligate a spouse to maintain a life insurance pol...

Alimony

01/02/16

My ex-spouse quit before retirement age, can I still get a portion of the pension?

A recent court ruling finds that pensions awards may change if your ex-spouse experience a job change. It is well established law that a spouse should be awarded one half of the marital portion of ...

Alimony

11/27/15

Can courts consider 401K accounts when determining alimony?

A Florida Court recently held that retirement accounts distributed to parties might be considered income for the purpose of determining alimony. In Stolztfus v. Stoltzfus, No.2D14-2083 (Fla. 2nd DCA ...

Alimony

11/05/15

Are marital assets considered in alimony awards?

If you are being awarded alimony, marITal assets may not be included. A recent court case in the Fifth District Court of Appeals dealt with whether a court should take into consideration a parties ...

Alimony

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Alimony

Can Florida Courts Modify Alimony Based on a Supportive Relationship?

The Push Towards Alimony Reform in Florida Halted by Veto

Adultery and Alimony

Alimony and Time Sharing Reform Bill Vetoed

How do courts determine alimony payments?

Can a court require maintenance of a life insurance policy as security for alimony?

My ex-spouse quit before retirement age, can I still get a portion of the pension?

Can courts consider 401K accounts when determining alimony?

Are marital assets considered in alimony awards?

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