Florida Alimony Law 2023: Permanent Alimony Eliminated
Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation on Friday (SB 1416) overhauling divorce law in Florida. The most sweeping change eliminates permanent alimony and revises the factors that courts must consider when awarding alimony. The new law took effect on July 1. The bill is not retroactive and will only apply to divorces filed on or after July 1, 2023. Here are some of the key changes: Permanent alimony has been eliminated. There are now four types of alimony in Florida, including: Temporary – A judge can award temporary alimony when a couple has separated, but has not yet divorced, or if the divorce is...
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