Tag Archives: Florida Alimony
Do We Qualify For An Uncontested Divorce?
You might. An uncontested divorce is a streamlined, simplified version of the divorce process that makes it possible for a couple to end their marriage in a little more than a month. This does not mean it should not be taken seriously – divorce is a serious subject and every divorce should be considered… Read More »
Lawmakers Making another Attempt to Reform Alimony
Unless agreed to beforehand, anyone who requests alimony, or spousal support, as part of a divorce, should expect the other side to object. Few spouses want to continue supporting someone after a marriage is over, which makes this issue one of the more contested aspects of divorce. Alimony is usually requested when one spouse… Read More »
Alimony Awards: When Is It Awarded, and When Do the Payments Start?
Figuring out how to start over and reorient one’s life after divorce is one of the most difficult transitions a person will ever make. The end of a marriage is not an easy thing to contemplate, and financial worries are often at the forefront of concerns divorcing individuals need to address. This is especially… Read More »
Alimony Reform Bill Vetoed – Where Does that Leave Divorcing Couples?
There are typically two issues in divorce that raise the largest amount of emotion and contention – child custody and alimony. Each parent commonly views themselves as the better choice to care for a child and bristles at requests for alimony because it requires continued support of a spouse they no longer want in… Read More »
Mental Incapacity and Divorce in Florida
Moving through the thought process that leads to the decision to initiate divorce proceedings is not easy, and normally comes with a lot of emotional angst. This decision can become even more complicated and distressing if a spouse is suffering from a mental health issue. A recent news story in Lakeview, Florida, discusses a… Read More »