Florida is no longer one of a handful of states allowing Judges to grant permanent alimony in divorce proceedings. Prior to the change, former spouses could be awarded permanent alimony, which was ongoing financial support intended to continue indefinitely until certain circumstances changed. Though other forms of alimony will be available, there will no longer […]
By J. Christopher Lombardo, Florida Family Law Attorney Family law……an unwelcoming area of law that many hopes they may never have to approach. When the initial thought of a family law attorney comes to mind, many may conjure up images of aggressive attorneys attempting to dismantle the lives of innocent spouses. They see unwarranted attempts […]
In the midst of getting a divorce in Florida, there are many things to consider. Parenting plans, asset division, child support and legal counsel normally top the list in a typical divorce. But where does alimony factor into the equation? Alimony is a key component in many Florida divorce cases and for good reason. Let’s […]