When determining whether an alimony isappropriate and, if so, the exact form it should take in terms of amount and duration, the court has one primary goal : to ensure that both parties in a marriage will be able to support themselves after their union is dissolved. As such, every determining factor that this blog has referenced, including individually held assets and education level, is reviewed as a means to gauge how well each party will... [...]
"Standard of living" is a legal term that refers to the lifestyle to which two parties become accustomed to over the course of their marriage, in terms of the luxuries, comforts and necessities they enjoyed within that time. Establishing standard of living is an important task for any Miami divorce lawyer, as it is one of the most heavily weighted determining factors that a court considers in an alimony judgment.
Both parties who are seeking... [...]
While some states have revised their family law statutes to exclude permanent alimony awards, Florida still recognizes and implements this long-term form of spousal support. However, adjustments made by the Florida legislature have added further qualifications for those who seek permanent alimony.
The length of a marriage plays a substantial role in whether a party has a right to claim a permanent alimony award. Under current law, the court... [...]
In many divorce cases, a judge may determine that a party has a clearly established need for continued monetary support, but only for a set period of time after a marriage is dissolved. Insituations where the length of the marriage, the assets of both parties or other relevant factors render a permanent alimony award inappropriate, a Miami divorce lawyer may seek a short-term form of support for their client.
The two primary forms of... [...]
Before establishing the type and monetary amount of an alimony award, the court will first review financial documents from the two parties in a divorce to determine if alimony payments are appropriate or necessary. In order for such an award to be granted, the court must decide that one party has a need for ongoing financial support, and that the other has the ability to provide that support.
If the court determines that an alimony award is... [...]
