Permanent Alimony in Florida | Divorce Attorneys
Over the years permanent alimony has become rare and a few states, like Florida, still have this provision. Permanent alimony is designed to provide for the needs and necessities of a former spouse to maintain the standard of living set during the marriage. Alimony may have a very important impact in a divorce. Therefore, consideration for permanent alimony is not taken lightly.
Consideration for Permanent Alimony
The Florida Family Law courts take several factors into consideration when settling on permanent alimony, including:
- Length of the marriage
- The financial resources of both parties
- The standard of living established during the marriage
- Earning capacity and capability of each spouse
- Physical and emotional health of each spouse
- Age of the dependant spouse
- Contribution to the marriage
Adjusting or Stopping Permanent Alimony in Florida
Florida Family Law courts will consider modifying or stopping permanent alimony payments if there is good reason such as:
- The alimony recipient remarries
- The alimony recipient beings living with someone who has sufficient earnings
- A change in financial circumstance for the alimony recipient or alimony payer
- Death of the alimony recipient or payer
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