One of the common areas of dispute in a divorce is whether one ex-spouse will pay the other spousal support – still called alimony – and, if so, how much and for how long.
New alimony law in Florida – what you need to know if you are getting a divorce in Florida. By now most people involved in divorce know that a new alimony law that went into effect July 2023. That law eliminated “permanent” alimony as a form of alimony in Florida.
Does Child Support Cover School Tuition? Child support covers private school tuition or better said can include private school tuition if certain factors exist. Child support normally does not cover private school tuition. In order for a court to order child support to cover private school tuition, the paying parent must have the ability
Goodbye To Permanent Alimony. Alimony reform was passed last month and that means goodbye to permanent alimony. Catherine M. Rodriguez, of Filler Rodriguez LLP was on the Family Law Legislative Committee and involved with many of the legislative changes occurring in 2023. The most significant change is that the new alimony...
What is good fortune child support? When representing wealthy individuals, the issue of good fortune child support comes up. However, good fortune child support is not what one would think from the name. In Florida there are child support guidelines and the formula for the child support guidelines is outlined within Section 61.30, Florida
Many potential clients have questions about alimony in Florida. The Florida law that governs alimony is Section 61.08,Florida Statutes. The formula for an award of alimony is one spouse’s need and the other spouse’s ability to pay. There are different forms of alimony in Florida. For example, there is bridge the gap alimony which is designed to...
Brittany Bonner speaking at the Florida Bench and Bar Conference Enjoyed having the opportunity to speak with such a dynamic panel about the ways for Lawyers to Better Serve Children at the Florida Bench and Bar Conference today. Pro Bono work is so important!
Alimony a in divorce is awarded if one spouse has the need for alimony and the other spouse has the ability to pay alimony in the divorce. In determining alimony in divorce, the court will first look at the length in of the marriage.