Well, three times was not a charm. Instead, it was three strikes and out. Today, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed the highly contentious bill that would have eliminated permanent alimony and required judges to presume that an equal split of parenting time is in the...
Alimony
Florida alimony reform bill tiptoes toward finish line – will it cross?
For the past couple of months, we have been keeping readers up to date on the saga of the major alimony and parenting time bill that passed the state legislature in March. Since then, it has not been presented to Gov. Ron DeSantis as required by the state constitution...
Thundering silence from Tallahassee on alimony and custody reform bill
Readers may recall our recent posts on the controversial alimony and parenting-time reform bill that the Florida legislature passed on March 9. The bill sets July 1 as the date it would take effect, if approved. Strangely, as of this writing on June 6, Gov. Ron...
Hurry up and wait: Florida alimony and custody reform bill in limbo
It has been almost two months since we wrote a series of posts about monumental and controversial legislation that had passed in both the state House and Senate by March 9. Floridians concerned about how alimony and parental time-sharing would change going forward are...
Going down for the third time or third time lucky? Will the governor finally end permanent alimony? Part 2
Many in the Sunshine State are holding their collective breath to see whether Gov. Ron DeSantis will sign a hotly debated bill that would end permanent alimony, establish a procedure for retiring alimony payors to seek termination of their obligations and create a...
Third time the charm? Twice-vetoed alimony bill on governor’s desk, part 1
On March 9, the Florida legislature sent a controversial family law bill to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk for consideration. As of this writing on April 1, there is no available news about whether he has decided to sign S.B. 1796. And that will be no small decision. Former...
Missing alimony? Late or partial payments? How do you get the spousal support owed to you?
When your divorce decree orders your ex to pay alimony, you have the right to expect complete and timely payment. A court order created that spousal support obligation and your former spouse has the legal duty to comply. In the real world, unfortunately, sometimes...
To end or not to end – that is the question about permanent alimony in Florida
The state legislature is – again – hotly contesting whether Florida is ready to reform its current spousal support system. The state House and Senate each have a version of the bill before them, but the legislation has not made it to either floor for debate as of this...
Florida alimony: The proof is in the figgy pudding
What it takes to prove or disprove a Florida spousal support claim Alimony is one of the more important components of a divorce settlement or judgment. The payment of support from one ex-spouse to the other after the divorce is final can make a difference in the...
Mummies (or daddies)? Who has a leg up in Florida family law?
Are you a Floridian haunted by potential outcomes in your divorce if arrangements in the decree are in accord with historical family roles based on gender? Some of those frightful stereotypes include: Mothers should have custody because they are better at nurturing...
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