Category Archives: Alimony
How Is Alimony Calculated in a Florida Divorce?
When alimony is awarded in a Florida divorce, how is the amount calculated? Whether you are planning to seek alimony in your divorce (and thus ultimately to receive it), or you expect that the court may order you to pay some form of alimony as part of your divorce case, it is important to… Read More »
What “Substantial Changes” Justify Modifying a Durational Alimony Award in Florida?
Durational alimony in a Florida divorce is meant to provide a former spouse with economic assistance for a fixed period of time. A durational alimony award will terminate early if the recipient remarries. Either party can also ask a court to modify a durational award based on a “substantial change” in circumstances. Florida Appeals… Read More »
An Overview of Florida’s New Alimony Law: Elimination of Permanent Alimony
The Law Office of Laura A. Olson, P.A., a Tampa alimony law firm, is committed to informing you about the latest legal changes, especially in family law. Today, we’re addressing a hot topic that has garnered much attention in Florida – the recent spousal support maintenance reform under Senate Bill 1416 (SB 1416). The… Read More »