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Florida Alimony Bill in Limbo

People who are going through a divorce case in the Orlando, Florida area and throughout the State of Florida who are requesting alimony or who will have to pay alimony are in limbo over whether the Alimony Bill will pass. 

What will Governor DeSantis do? No one seems to have an inside track or know what Governor DeSantis will do regarding the alimony bill. Will he sign the alimony bill? Will he veto the alimony bill? When must he sign it? The alimony bill was sent to Governor Ron DeSantis late this morning.

They compare what alimony they expect to receive or pay under Florida Statute 61.08 versus what they anticipate they will pay or receive if the alimony bill becomes law. So, we all sit and anxiously wait for an answer, which will come before July 1, 2022, because that is when the bill would take effect if Governor DeSantis signs it into law. 

This is causing people who are going to Mediation to evaluate whether they should settle now or face the chance of what will happen if the new law takes effect. There is also confusion over whether the new law takes effect, it will open the flood gates of alimony litigation. How will the new law work in practical terms? No one seems to know or have the answer. There is much speculation and argument on it. It is discussed at Marital and Family Law seminars. However, no one really seems to have concrete answers. 

The attorneys advise their clients on the current law under Florida Statute 61.08, and they advise them of what alimony will look like under the new law if passed. Under the new law, permanent alimony is abolished, and formulas are created for durational alimony regarding the length of the marriage. 

All we can do is keep checking the link on new releases of bills that Governor DeSantis vetoes or signs on the Florida government website. 

If you have more questions regarding a Marital and Family Law matter, you may call Ann Marie Giordano Gilden at Ann Marie Giordano Gilden, P.A. at 407-732-7620 and set an initial consultation. 

This article is for informational purposes only and does not form an attorney client privilege.