Alimony

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

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 ...

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Can courts consider 401K accounts when determining alimony?

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 ...

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Are marital assets considered in alimony awards?

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 ...

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