Why families come to Connect Attorneys
Connect Attorneys is a Miami law firm serving clients throughout South Florida. Our family law attorneys focus on giving clients clear information and steady guidance, explaining how Florida law may apply and what to expect at each stage. Every client works directly with an attorney, and we serve South Florida families in English and Spanish.
Types of Alimony in Florida
Florida courts may award several forms of alimony depending on the situation: temporary alimony during the case, bridge-the-gap alimony to help with the transition to single life, rehabilitative alimony to support a plan to become self-supporting, and durational alimony for a set period. Which type applies, if any, depends on the facts of the marriage.
(Source: Fla. Stat. § 61.08.)
The 2023 Alimony Reform
Florida's alimony law was significantly revised in 2023. For cases finalized on or after July 1, 2023, courts can no longer award permanent (lifetime) alimony. The length of durational alimony is now limited based on how long the marriage lasted, and the amount is subject to statutory limits. Awards that were already in place before the change generally remain in effect.
(Sources: Fla. Stat. § 61.08(8); 2023 Senate Bill 1416.)
Seeking or Responding to Alimony
Whether you may receive or pay alimony depends on factors such as the length of the marriage, each spouse's income and earning ability, and the standard of living during the marriage. We help clients on both sides of an alimony question understand how these factors may apply and present their position to the court.
(Source: Fla. Stat. § 61.08.)
This is general information about Florida law, not legal advice. How these rules apply depends on the details of your situation. Talking with an attorney is the clearest way to understand what they mean for you.