Typically, a court may look at all sources of income when determining whether a party has the ability to pay alimony or the need for alimony. This includes wages and income from investments. ...
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Alimony has been a contentious subject in Florida for a number of years and the legislature has made several attempts to change the current alimony statute. Three years ago, Governor Scott vetoed a proposed alimony reform bill because it would apply retroactively....
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A common question is whether a change in income will affect alimony payments. The short answer is maybe. ...
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Alimony can be challenged if the recipient is cohabitating or engaged in a supportive relationship with another. However, determining what constitutes a supportive relationship is not always clear. ...
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A common fear of people contemplating divorce is that one party is going to disappear with all of the assets once they learn that a divorce petition has been filed. In Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties, the courts have established a standing administrative order, which directly forbids these types of actions. ...
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Alimony is one of the most contentious issues litigated in family law courts today. Pursuant to Florida law, the amount and type of alimony is based on, but not limited to, the following factors:...
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