Permanent Alimony Awards in Short-Term Marriages We receive a lot of questions regarding qualifications for alimony under Florida law. As mentioned in prior posts, there are a few different types of alimony. The type most people are asking about is referred to as "permanent alimony". As the...
Durational Alimony We receive a lot of questions about what it takes to qualify for alimony in a Florida divorce. There are a few different types of alimony, one of which is referred to as "Durational" alimony. Under Florida Statute §61.08 (2014), durational alimony may be awarded when permanent...
Rehabilitative Alimony We receive a lot of questions about what it takes to qualify for alimony in a Florida divorce. There are a few different types of alimony, one of which is referred to as "Rehabilitative" alimony. The principal purpose of rehabilitative alimony is to provide...
Bridge the Gap Alimony We receive a lot of questions about alimony in Florida divorces. There are a few different types of alimony, one of which is referred to as "bridging the gap" alimony. "Bridge the Gap" alimony may be awarded to assist a divorcing party in making...
In the context of a Dissolution of Marriage (divorce) proceeding, there is guidance given from the State of Florida as to the difference between a marital non-marital asset. This is important because there must be a determination of whether the property is marital or non-marital...