Alimony is a term describing monetary support paid by one spouse to the other during or after a divorce proceeding. Various types of alimony exist. Including permanent periodic, durational, rehabilitative, bridge the gap, lump sum and temporary.
Alimony payments are not something that is part of every divorce process. Spouses must request the need for alimony, as well as establish the paying spouse’s ability to make the alimony payments. Spouses may agree to which form of alimony best suits the family or a court may order alimony to be paid to the recipient spouse.
Alimony is a term describing monetary support paid by one spouse to the other during or after a divorce proceeding. Various types of alimony exist. Including permanent periodic, durational, rehabilitative, bridge the gap, lump sum and temporary.
Alimony payments are not something that is part of every divorce process. Spouses must request the need for alimony, as well as establish the paying spouse’s ability to make the alimony payments. Spouses may agree to which form of alimony best suits the family or a court may order alimony to be paid to the recipient spouse.
If a judge decides that spousal support appears appropriate under Florida law, the judge should consider the following factors to determine the amount of alimony:
- All sources of income available to each party
- Responsibilities related to minor children
- Standards of living established during the marriage
- Adultery
- Marriage duration
- Age, as well as the physical and emotional condition of the parties
- Earning capabilities
- Education levels
- Employability
Filing for divorce or considering filing in Florida? Our experienced attorneys from DAB Law are experienced in marital law and bring dedication, passion, and knowledge to the table for clients involved in divorce proceedings. To learn more, reach out to our firm today!
In contrast to establishing paternity, a man may utilize a paternity petition to contest paternity allegations to contest allegations that he is the father of the child. The court may serve this petition on any current legal child guardian and must include an affidavit from the father that alleges that he is not the biological father of the child with new evidence supporting the contention.
- All sources of income available to each party
- Responsibilities related to minor children
- Standards of living established during the marriage
- Adultery
- Marriage duration
- Age, as well as the physical and emotional condition of the parties
- Earning capabilities
- Education levels
- Employability
Filing for divorce or considering filing in Florida? Our experienced attorneys from DAB Law are experienced in marital law and bring dedication, passion, and knowledge to the table for clients involved in divorce proceedings. To learn more, reach out to our firm today!
