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After your divorce proceedings, the court may award alimony to you or your spouse. Florida eliminated permanent alimony for actions filed after July 1, 2023, but it may still exist for divorces from prior years. Recent guidelines established new criteria that may make...
You may file for divorce in Florida, expecting a steady and limited process. You and your spouse may agree on major terms and expect little court involvement at the outset. That expectation can change once formal steps begin to guide the case. Early filings often...
The calendar tells one story, but the finances tell another. In a long marriage, both deserve attention when divorce is on the horizon. If you are going through a gray divorce or considering one, it is crucial to understand that alimony is not a switch flipped by time...
Alimony, also known as spousal maintenance or spousal support, can be one of the most contentious aspects of a divorce. One spouse may have to provide regular financial support to the other even after the courts formally end the marital relationship. The spouse...
Preparing for divorce means taking a careful account of one’s personal circumstances. People need to look at their finances and their property. They have to learn about state law. They then need to prepare to negotiate with their spouse or present their case in family...
Alimony payment obligations are a possibility in certain Florida divorces. When one spouse leaves the workforce to perform unpaid work for the family, they may lose income and also see a drop in their long-term earning potential. The Florida family courts can take...
A Florida divorce is often a stressful and emotional time in a person’s life. The process is even more stressful when there are complicated financial issues. A certified divorce financial analyst (CDFA) can help you deal with the financial aspects of your divorce....
Florida law allows you to get a divorce at any age and without your spouse's consent. However, there are several potential consequences of ending your marriage if you are 55 or older. These consequences may include the need to go back to work, losing retirement assets...
Financial ties present serious challenges for divorcing Florida couples over 50. A gray divorce references older couples married for years and sharing common assets, debts, and other liabilities. These couples might also share minor or disabled children, pets or other...