Tag: How to Change Alimony in Florida

How to Modify Your Alimony Payments in Florida

Picture of alimony paymentIf you have been making the same alimony payment for years, there is a chance you are ready to move on with your life — and a chance your former spouse is ready, financially, for you to end spousal support.

But the modification or termination of alimony is a difficult process, particularly when you and your former spouse are not on good terms. To get started, follow these steps:

Understand the Different Types of Alimony

There are several different types of alimony. Some are designed to be short-term, giving one spouse time to finish an education, get a promotion, or start a new career. Others are more permanent. read more

How to Change Alimony in Florida

Alimony Lawyer in FloridaMany people wonder how they can change their alimony in Florida.  Whether you pay alimony or receive it, the answer to the question, “how can alimony be changed?” is a complicated one. For example, some forms of alimony are of limited duration in Florida, where other forms of alimony are designed specifically to assist a person in gaining new skills.  When alimony is for two years and two years only, extending the alimony beyond two years may not be possible. On the other hand, where courts order alimony providing someone the time they need to gain the skills necessary for employment, an extension with good cause shown may be appropriate. read more