08/22/22

Governor Vetoes Alimony Bill

Earlier this month, Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a bill that was passed by Florida state lawmakers that would have overhauled alimony laws. This is the third time a governor has vetoed bills passed by law...

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04/24/21

Permanent Alimony Could Be Eliminated in Florida: What You Need to Know

Across the country, there are 44 states that have bans on permanent alimony, and Florida could be joining the ranks as the 45th state to do so as well. According to Florida Politics, a proposal ...

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03/09/18

Important Florida Family Law Case on Modifying Alimony Duration

Important Florida Family Law Case on Modifying Alimony Duration Florida's Fifth District Court of Appeals recently heard the case of Ispass v. Ispass, where the case centered on a wife's appeal of ...

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01/17/18

How the New Tax Overhaul Impacts your Alimony

How the New Tax Overhaul Removes the Alimony Deduction Irrespective of your political persuasion, it is an inescapable fact that the GOP's tax overhaul is the largest tax reform in a generation. As w...

Alimony

10/02/17

Can a Spouse Get Permanent Alimony in a Short-Term Marriage?

Can a Spouse Get Permanent Alimony in a Short-Term Marriage? In most circumstances, Florida law only awards permanent alimony in marriages that are moderate in length when a receiving spouse adequate...

Alimony

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 ...

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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...

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Governor Vetoes Alimony Bill

Permanent Alimony Could Be Eliminated in Florida: What You Need to Know

Important Florida Family Law Case on Modifying Alimony Duration

How the New Tax Overhaul Impacts your Alimony

Can a Spouse Get Permanent Alimony in a Short-Term Marriage?

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

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