By Lawrence S. Katz | Published October 18, 2023 | Posted in Divorce | Tagged Tags: alimony duration, permanent alimony, rehabilitative alimony, retirement | Comments Off on What Divorce Litigants Should Know About Florida’s Revised Alimony Law
On July 1, 2023, a Florida law went into effect that implements a comprehensive reform of the state’s system of alimony, also known as spousal support. This groundbreaking legislation has effectively eliminated permanent alimony in Florida, replacing it with a more structured and equitable system that takes into account the length of the marriage and Read More
Read MoreMany marriages suffer because of disagreements over financial issues. In some situations, money problems are the primary reason for a divorce. Occasionally during the divorce process, one or both parties seek an adjustment to equitable distribution terms based on their spouse’s alleged intentional dissipation of marital assets. Florida’s equitable distribution statute requires a judge deciding Read More
Read MoreInternational custody disputes that fall under the Hague Convention typically involve drawn-out and bitter conflicts between parents. Even so, a case that went to the U.S. Supreme Court and that is still being litigated is extraordinary for its heartbreaking circumstances. It is also notable for the high court’s ruling on how judges should evaluate Hague Read More
Read MoreWhen spouses come from different countries, divorce can take on international dimensions, whether the marriage took place on U.S. soil or abroad. Multiple issues can combine to complicate the divorce process, making it more time-consuming and expensive. Immigration troubles can arise if one spouse’s legal status in the U.S. is based on the marriage and Read More
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