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Florida is notorious for having a large number of divorces each year. One problem that most couples are fighting over is alimony. Most people think that alimony is awarded in monthly payments. To find out more about alimony and see whether or not you are eligible to receive it after your recent divorce, speak with an alimony attorney in Fort Lauderdale at The Law Office of Gustavo E. Frances and schedule your initial free consultation today.<br>
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How Is Alimony Determined by the Florida Family Law?
Florida is notorious for having a large number of divorces each year. Also, it is one of the countries in which getting divorced is rather fast and effective. There are always exceptions and couples who cannot come to terms, but those cases are rare and usually, most divorces are smooth and quick. One problem that most couples are fighting over is alimony.
Here is everything that you need to know about alimony and how it is awarded during a divorce.
Who Gets The Alimony? In most cases, it is women who are awarded alimony during a divorce. The reason alimony is awarded is to bridge the financial gap between the two spouses. So if one of the spouses sacrificed their career to take care of the children (usually women), they are awarded alimony to be able to take care of their expenses.
Most people think that alimony is awarded in monthly payments. However, it can also be awarded as a lump sum or a combination of the two payments. To find out more about alimony and see whether or not you are eligible to receive it after your recent divorce, speak with an alimony attorney in Fort Lauderdale at The Law Office of Gustavo E. Frances and schedule your initial free consultation today.
Types of Alimony There are 3 different types of alimony that one can receive after a divorce. Those are: Short-term alimony (for marriages that lasted fewer than seven years) Moderate-term alimony (for marriages that lasted between 7 and 17 years) Long-term alimony (for marriages that lasted over 17 years) The longer you have been married, the longer you will receive alimony after your divorce is finalized.
Also, there are different types of alimonies, intended for different purposes: 01 Temporary alimony Usually awarded during the divorce proceeding, and is automatically terminated upon the entry of the formal divorce decree. 02 Bridge-the-gap alimony It is transitional alimony, intended to help a spouse go from being married to single. The funds are used to help pay the bills associated with the new life without a spouse.
03 Rehabilitative alimony One of the spouses may require retraining or a specific vocational skill training to obtain employment that will allow for self-sufficiency. 04 Permanent alimony Usually awarded in moderate and long-term marriages to the spouse who cannot achieve the standard of life that they had while married. 05 Permanent alimony Usually awarded to one of the spouses for the duration of the marriage. Awarded when the spouse is not eligible for any of the other types of alimony.
It is in your best interest to speak with an alimony lawyer in Fort LauderdaleGustavo E. Frances at The Law Office of Gustavo E. Frances and get informed on other types of financial assistance that you may receive from your spouse following a divorce.
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