At Richardson Law Group, our alimony attorneys work to help you avoid a contentious process. We will do what's in your best interest and negotiate a marital settlement agreement that is fair. Whether it is a contested or uncontested divorce,  we will help you with your alimony solutions, call us at 305-570-2271.

Alimony is court-ordered payment from one former spouse to the other after divorce. It is intended to provide financial support for the spouse who was financially supported during the marriage.

Alimony is NOT child support. They are separate issues that need to be dealt with. The awarding of alimony is very much the decision of the judge in your case.

In Florida there are 4 types of alimony to be considered:

• Temporary OR Bridge-the-Gap Alimony
• Rehabilitative Alimony
• Durational Alimony
• Permanent Alimony

Florida alimony law is subject to Florida Statutes. There is no hard core standard calculation when it comes to alimony.

Florida Statutes list some of the considerations that a judge should account for when deciding how much, if any, alimony is to be awarded.  Considerations for the awarding of alimony may include:

• Standard of living established during the marriage.
• Duration of the marriage.
• Age, physical and emotional condition of each party.
• Financial resources of each party, including non marital and marital assets and liabilities.
• Earning capacities, educational levels, vocational skills, and employability of the parties and, when applicable, the time necessary for either party to acquire sufficient education or training to enable such party to find appropriate employment.
• Contribution of each party to the marriage, including, but not limited to, services rendered in homemaking, child care, education, and career building of the other party.
• Responsibilities each party will have for any minor children they have in common.
• Tax treatment and consequences to both parties of any alimony award, including the designation of all or a portion of the payment as a nontaxable, nondeductible payment.
• All sources of income available to either party.
• Any other factors necessary to do equity and justice between the parties.

It's best if you and your divorce and alimony attorneys reach an agreement on as many issues as possible, up front.  Doing so will help you avoid a lengthy divorce in a Florida court.