Alimony

Florida's lawmakers have talked about changing alimony laws for a significant amount of time, but not much has happened. Now, there is an alimony bill that the governor could potentially sign. The new alimony bill would replace laws that designed alimony for times...

If you have to pay alimony, you may be interesting in knowing which documents you need to keep. Think of alimony like a bill, and remember that the documents you keep can influence your taxes and may be necessary in future court appearances.Since your alimony payments...

Alimony reform has long been on the minds of those in Florida, and now there is a bill that the governor may actually sign. According to a March 24 report, Senate Bill 412 may be the bill needed to get reform.The bill itself states that a court may not use presumptive...

Men who are going through a divorce might think they're biased against in court, but fortunately, that's not the case. There are many things you can do to help make this divorce go smoothly and work out in your favor. Yes, divorce is a challenge and it can be...

After a divorce, you may need to work with your finances. While your settlement determines much about which assets you get, you may find that you have to adjust your lifestyle to suit your income and changes in your assets.One of the first things you should do is look...

Is alimony necessary? Do people in this day and age really need assistance after a divorce? The short answer is yes, and there are several reasons for that.Alimony aids those with low or no personal income to get on their feet after a divorce. It can be temporary or...

The State of Florida may be looking into alimony reform again in 2017, according to news from Dec. 22. Permanent alimony has been a contentious topic for some time, and it's not soon going to go away. The legislature did pass an alimony reform bill in 2016, but when a...

When you're ready to file for divorce, you might be considering moving on with another person. Even if both you and your spouse agree to a divorce, it may be a better idea to wait to become sexually involved with another person until your divorce is finalized. Why?...

Alimony isn't always awarded in divorces. However, when it is, it's to help bridge the gap between the couple's respective pay gaps and living arrangements. Bridge-the-gap awards generally do not last longer than two years. It can also be awarded as rehabilitative...

Monthly alimony payment programs may be good for one person in a divorce while hindering the other. They can be frustrating, and they may make it difficult to put your past behind you. If you want to avoid monthly payments, there are some other solutions you can...