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​​What Are My Choices When Getting a Divorce in the Orlando, Florida Area?

You are getting a divorce. What are your options in the Orlando, Florida area? You can go to mediation. You can enter into a Marital Settlement Agreement. You can do the process collaboratively as a collaborative divorce. You can do your divorce through the court syst...

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Durational Alimony Formula Under New Florida Alimony Law in Orlando, Florida Area

A new Florida Alimony Law, Senate Bill 1416 went into effect July 1, 2023. The new law abolished permanent alimony. The new law created a formula for Durational Alimony. However, the Court must still determine that there is a need for the requesting spouse and the abi...

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Can You Receive Alimony After the New Alimony Law?

You can still receive alimony after the new alimony law, Senate Bill 1416, became law effective on July 1, 2023. However, you can no longer receive permanent alimony. Permanent alimony was abolished with the new law.  If you a...

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What Else Should You Know About the New Florida Alimony Law?  

There is a new alimony law in Florida that became effective July 1, 2023. The biggest change in the law is that Permanent Alimony was abolished.  There are other things you should know about the alimony law. The new law also a...

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Some of the Major Differences Between Florida Statute 61.08 and the New Alimony Law

First and foremost, permanent alimony was abolished. There is no longer Permanent Alimony in Florida effective July 1, 2023.  Under Florida Statute 61.08 a short term marriage was less than seven years; a moderate term marriag...

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Can I Receive Alimony in an Orlando, Florida Divorce Case 

The purpose of permanent alimony is to provide the needs and the necessities of life to a former spouse as they have been established by the marriage of the parties. The purpose of durational alimony is to provide a party with economic assistance for a set period of t...

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Greyson’s Law in an Orlando, Florida Custody or Divorce case

Why will Grayson's Law be important if you have an abusive spouse that you fear will harm you or your child during the pendency of an Orlando, Florida divorce or custody case. Senate Bill 130 known as Grayson's law is important because it sets out new factors the court...

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Statement of Client’s Rights and Responsibilities in Divorce Cases in the Orlando, Florida Area

In a divorce case, you should discuss with your lawyer the possibility of preserving your marriage and the availability of marriage counseling. You are entitled to a lawyer who will be capable of handling your case, show you c...

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How Much Can the Court Make You Pay in Alimony in an Orlando, Florida Area Divorce Case?

The amount the court can make you pay in alimony in an Orlando, Florida area dissolution of marriage case depends on your spouse's need for alimony and your ability to pay alimony. The trial court cannot award an amount of alimony that exceeds or nearly exhausts a pay...

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Update on Prejudgment Contempt Orders

This blog deals with appeals. It deals with non-final orders. It deals with Contempt in Dissolution of Marriage, it discusses how Prejudgment contempt orders are appealable non-final orders only if the ordered sanction falls within subsections of Rule 9.130(a) (3).  Read More