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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

Partition of Marital Home in an Orlando, Florida Divorce

Can you partition the home prior to entry of the final judgment of dissolution of marriage? Partition of property held as tenants by the entireties is not permitted prior to entry of final judgment dissolving the marriage of the owners. Florida law does not permit par...

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What is Needed to Modify Alimony?

In order to modify alimony you must show a substantial change in circumstances since the entry of the final judgment of dissolution of marriage, that the change was not contemplated at the time of the final judgment of dissolution of marriage, and that the change was ...

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Can You Obtain That Financial Information From Your Spouse?

You are in a post-dissolution of marriage case. You have filed a motion for contempt against your spouse for failure to pay alimony. Your spouse has filed for a Modification of Alimony. You want certain financial information from your spouse. You want that financial i...

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Dividing Retirement Funds in the Orlando, Florida Area

Division of Assets and Debts in the Orlando, Florida Area falls under Florida Statute 61.075 Equitable Distribution. If you are dividing retirement accounts, it should be done by QDRO (Qualified Domestic Relations Order) or tax affected. That way you avoid getting hit...

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