Law Offices
of
Edward J. Chandler, P.A.
708 East Atlantic Boulevard Telephone: (954) 788-1355
Pompano Beach, Fl 33060 Facsimile: (954) 788-1357
of
Edward J. Chandler, P.A.
708 East Atlantic Boulevard Telephone: (954) 788-1355
Pompano Beach, Fl 33060 Facsimile: (954) 788-1357
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Permanent and Durational Alimony in Florida
Florida alimony laws have changed. Florida law providing guidelines for alimony became effective July 1, 2010 by statute.
The new statutory alimony law provides exact requirements for the length of marriage in order to be eligible for long-term permanent alimony.
The law it sets out what type of alimony a spouse may be entitled to, but there is no absolute value of alimony available to everyone who falls into a certain category. The court will take the spouse's need and the other spouse's ability to pay into account.
Under Florida law there are four types of alimony: permanent, durational, rehabilitative, and bridge-the-gap.
Permanent Alimony
Permanent alimony is only available to spouses who have been married at least 17 years. The judge will consider whether the spouse is getting divorced late in life with poor prospects of obtaining full-time employment and whether the spouse has a medical condition that may make it impossible to work full-time.
Durational Alimony
Durational alimony is a new form of alimony available to those who have been married from seven to seventeen years. Durational alimony is awarded for short to moderate periods of time. The maximum amount of alimony a spouse can be awarded is for the number of years they were married.
Rehabilitative Alimony
This alimony is ordered when a spouse has been out of the workforce for years and needs training or education to support themselves. This is usually limited to four years of support and can include tuition education expenses.
Bridge-the-Gap Alimony
This is short-term support, designed to help a spouse who has been out of the workforce to get back on his or her feet. Bridge-the-gap alimony is only available for two years. Available for spouses who have been married less than seven (7) years and do not plan on going back to school.
Law Offices
of
Edward J. Chandler, P.A.
708 East Atlantic Boulevard Telephone: (954) 788-1355
Pompano Beach, Fl 33060 Facsimile: (954) 788-1357
