Orlando Alimony Attorney
The Support You Need to Secure Your Future
If you are going through a divorce, you may need to determine whether you or your ex-spouse will pay or receive alimony (often called “spousal support”). This is no simple task. In fact, it can become very contentious very quickly. This is where our firm’s assistance can make a world of difference.
Led by Attorney Nicole Benjamin, Benjamin Law has represented thousands of individuals and families in family law cases, including those involving alimony. Our team has a deep grasp of Florida family law and a wealth of experience handling cases inside and outside court. You can count on us to pursue resolutions in alimony disputes and related matters that serve your best interests. Choosing Benjamin Law is a decision to put an Orlando alimony attorney who is committed to doing what is best for clients on your side.
Find out how we can assist you in a consultation. To schedule yours, call (321) 473-6679 or reach out online. Our firm welcomes the opportunity to serve those throughout Orange, Osceola, Brevard, Lake, and Seminole counties.
How Florida Law Defines Alimony
Alimony is financial support (that is, regular payments) that one spouse may have to provide the other during or after a divorce. It is meant to ensure that neither spouse is left without the resources they need to move forward with life after the end of a marriage. Generally, spouses with a higher income will be required to pay alimony. Of course, this is not always true, as Florida courts will order payments on a case-by-case basis, and couples can determine how to handle alimony through their own negotiations and mediation.
Types of Alimony
Florida law details several types of alimony, including:
- Durational - This type is for a specific period and is only awarded in cases involving a marriage that lasted at least three years.
- Bridge-the-Gap - This type is meant to help the recipient transition from married life to single life. It can last up to 2 years and cannot be modified.
- Rehabilitative - If one spouse needs financial support while they complete education or training that will help them become self-sufficient, rehabilitative alimony may be ordered.
Factors Courts Consider When Awarding Alimony
If your alimony case is being handled in court, judges will evaluate several factors to determine who should pay and how much. One of the most important factors is the length of your marriage.
Others include:
- Your standard of living during the marriage
- The income, assets, and liabilities that you and your spouse possess
- Both your and your spouses' earning capacity
- What financial, homemaking, and childcare contributions you or your spouse have made to the marriage
- The child custody arrangement
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Modifying & Enforcing Alimony Orders
You may modify durational and rehabilitative alimony, but you cannot modify bridge-the-gap alimony. In order to seek a modification, a significant life event must have happened. This could be anything from losing your job to the alimony recipient (be it yourself or your ex-spouse) getting a significant raise.
What happens if you are not receiving the alimony payments you are owed? In this case, you can take legal action to enforce the court order. Our team can help you explore this option and pursue it. If successful, a judge can impose penalties on the delinquent party, such as wage garnishments.
How an Orlando Alimony Attorney Can Assist You
Our attorney frequently assists clients in settling alimony disputes via mediation, which is generally quicker and less expensive than court. As a certified family dispute mediator by the Florida Supreme Court, she is especially poised to pursue this alternative dispute resolution method. However, she and our supporting staff are unafraid to take cases to court when needed. Our aim is simple: we want to get the best outcome possible for clients and will do whatever it takes to achieve just that.
To speak with a reliable attorney about your alimony case, set up a consultation at Benjamin Law. You can do so by calling (321) 473-6679 or contacting us online.
