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Recent Posts in Alimony Category

  • When Is Permanent Alimony Awarded?

    Alimony is a payment one spouse gives to the other during divorce proceedings or for a set period of time after the divorce is finalized. Most alimony is temporary and ends when the receiving spouse can independently support themselves. However, sometimes alimony is awarded to a former spouse until a court deems it unnecessary. Factors of Permanent Alimony Permanent alimony is primarily awarded ...
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  • What Is Durational Alimony?

    The state of Florida recognizes several forms of alimony payment options; one of the most common is durational alimony. Durational alimony provides one former spouse with economic assistance for a period of time; the length of time the payments are granted can’t exceed the length of the marriage. When Is Durational Alimony Granted? Durational alimony is designed to assist the lesser-earning spouse ...
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  • Does Cheating Affect Alimony in Florida?

    Every state has its own way of handling adultery in a divorce. Some states, such as California, have little to no interest in marital misconduct unless it involved domestic violence or the wasteful dissipation of marital assets; for example, a cheating husband using marital assets to take his girlfriend on a lavish vacation. Other states are interested in hearing about an affair and may use it as ...
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