A requirement that an alimony award be secured by life insurance is not mandated. Rather, “it is justified only if there is a demonstrated need to protect the alimony recipient.” ...
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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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In a divorce, the parties will have to figure out how to equitably divide the marital real property. There are four basic ways to handle real estate in a divorce...
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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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Once the divorce has been finalized pursuant to a marital settlement agreement or ruling by the trial judge, and a final judgment is entered, the case is over. The issues have been resolved and the divorce is final. ...
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