Category Archives: Alimony
“Bread-Winning Women” Driving Alimony Reform in Florida
Many women in Florida who run their own businesses have joined the crusade for alimony (aka spousal support or maintenance) reform in the state. While several other states have already introduced limitations on alimony—particularly for marriages that lasted less than 20 years—others, like Florida, have not. Is Alimony Fair? Most alimony benefits are still… Read More »
Florida Senator Trying To Overhaul Alimony and Custody Laws…Again
State Senator Tom Lee is once again (and for the third time) trying to change the state laws governing alimony and child custody. On September 10, he filed SB 250 for consideration in 2016. This bill would alter certain aspects of divorce proceedings in state courts, specifically: Making It More Difficult To Receive Spousal… Read More »
Tax Ramifications of Divorce, Alimony, and Child Support
If you are getting divorced, aside from the complications of dealing with the divorce process and any child custody and support issues, you also have to worry about the tax ramifications of any financial arrangements that you make. For example, few people realize that while alimony (and/or “maintenance” under Florida law) is tax deductible,… Read More »
Huffington Post Highlights the Lessons Learned from Divorce
Huffington Post recently asked people what their most valuable marriage lessons were, as learned from divorce. The responses highlight that going through a divorce often makes you “smarter” when it comes to love and relationships. These are some of the highlights of what people took away from the often difficult process: Love Yourself First… Read More »
