Florida Family Attorney's Guide to Ending Post-Divorce Alimony: Strategies, Claims, and Compensation
Understanding Alimony in Florida Florida law recognizes different types of alimony, each serving a distinct purpose. Knowing the type awarded in your case helps determine if modification or termination is possible. 🔹 Types of Alimony in Florida - Bridge-the-Gap Alimony – Short-term support to help one spouse transition to single life; non-modifiable. - Rehabilitative Alimony – Helps a spouse gain necessary skills or education; can be modified or terminated if circumstances change. - Durational Alimony – Provides support for a set number of years, capped at the length of the marriage; modifiable under substantial changes. - Permanent Alimony – Available only for long-term marriages where financial disparity exists; can be modified or terminated upon substantial life changes. Legal Grounds for Terminating or Modifying Alimony Certain circumstances allow for the modification or termination of alimony obligations in Florida. 🔹 Substantial Change in Circumstances Courts may consider ter...