Alimony Reform

March 14, 2016 | By Sandra K. Ambrose | In Alimony, Alimony Reform in Florida, Divorce, Divorce for Older Couples, Financial Disclosure in Divorce, High Conflict Divorce, Imputing Income, Retirement in Divorce, Women and Divorce

Florida Alimony Reform Update

OVER THE PAST few years, advocates of alimony reform have been lobbying aggressively to change Florida’s alimony laws. The biggest concern among advocates for reform appears to be that Florida law still allows for lifetime, permanent alimony. Reform advocates argue that such permanent, lifetime alimony can be detrimental to the paying party, particularly as the paying […]

March 14, 2016 | By Sandra K. Ambrose | In Divorce, Florida Divorce, High Conflict Divorce, Women and Divorce

Second Time Around: Challenges of Second Marriages and How to Overcome Them

STATISTICS INDICATE 41 percent of first marriages end in divorce. That statistic increases significantly in second marriages to a whopping 60 percent! Why? Here are three oft-cited reasons, and possible solutions to help you if you are considering a re-marriage after your divorce. Issue: Blending Families. Many couples marrying for the second time have children from […]

January 23, 2016 | By Sandra K. Ambrose | In Adultery, Alimony, Divorce, Equitable Distribution, Spousal Support, Women and Divorce

A Tale of Two Divorces

CAROL AND RON Carol* and Ron, who is 10 years Carol’s senior, have been married for 22 years, and now Ron has filed for a divorce in Florida. The couple has one minor child, Alex. During the marriage, Carol was the primary breadwinner. Ron moved with Carol all over the country to follow her job […]

January 23, 2016 | By Sandra K. Ambrose | In Alimony, Spousal Support

Alimony Reform 2014 Update

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” text_font_size=”14″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] IN 2013, the Florida Legislature attempted to reform the statute concerning alimony, but the Governor vetoed the bill, largely because some of the provisions would have applied retroactively. Soon, the Legislature will be revisiting the statute, and this time around most everyone is anticipating […]