Alimony

Alimony is awarded to one spouse in certain dissolution scenarios. It takes into account the financial need of the recipient and the paying spouse’s ability to provide. In court, additional factors like the division of marital assets or equity between the parties may influence the judge’s decision.

The Different Types Of Alimony

Alimony in Florida encompasses four types, each awarded based on the actual need of the receiving spouse and the paying spouse’s ability to provide.

These types are as follows:

Temporary: This type of support is granted during the dissolution process, which can often be lengthy. It aims to assist one spouse in meeting their financial obligations while the dissolution is pending.

Bridge-the-gap alimony may be awarded to provide support to a party in making the transition from being married to being single. Bridge-the-gap alimony assists a party with legitimate identifiable short-term needs. An award of bridge-the-gap alimony terminates upon the death of either party or upon the remarriage of the obligee. The length of an award of bridge-the-gap alimony may not exceed 2 years.

Rehabilitative alimony may be awarded to assist a party in establishing the capacity for self-support through either the redevelopment of previous skills or credentials; or the acquisition of education, training, or work experience necessary to develop appropriate employment skills or credentials. The length of an award of rehabilitative alimony may not exceed 5 years.

Durational alimony may be awarded to provide a party with economic assistance for a set period of time. An award of durational alimony terminates upon the death of either party or upon the remarriage of the obligee. Durational alimony may not be awarded following a marriage lasting less than 3 years.

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