Calculating Alimony In Florida Can Be Complicated
The purpose of alimony is to ease the financial needs of the lesser earning spouse after the divorce when they no longer have the income of the other spouse to depend on. However, reaching an alimony agreement can be a complex and detailed process.
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At Pacheco Perez P.A., we have extensive experience guiding clients in the Greater Miami Area and South Florida through alimony matters. We strive to help you obtain a fair and favorable outcome with efficient strategies. Our alimony attorneys protect your rights throughout every stage of your case.
What Are The Different Types Of Alimony?
The state of Florida has many different types of alimony, which is sometimes referred to as spousal support or maintenance, including:
- Temporary alimony: Awarded during divorce proceedings to provide support until a final decision is made
- Bridge-the-gap alimony: Short-term support designed to help a spouse transition from married to single life
- Rehabilitative alimony: Provides financial assistance while a spouse gains education or training to become self-sufficient
- Durational alimony: Awarded for a set period, usually in moderate-length marriages
- Permanent alimony: Available in long-term marriages where a spouse cannot achieve the same standard of living independently
The Factors Used To Determine Alimony
Regardless of the type of alimony that best fits your situation, there are important variables that determine if, or when, how much alimony will be paid and for how long, including but not limited to:
- Length of the marriage
- Age and health conditions of each spouse
- Each spouse’s annual income
- Amount of marital assets
- Lifestyle during the marriage
- Contributions to the marriage
Analyzing these factors and applying them to your particular case can be done through mediation, which gives you and your spouse more power over negotiations instead of letting the judge make the determination. However, we will protect your best interests at all times, both in negotiations and in court. We can also help you through the modification process if applicable of any court orders after the divorce is finalized.
Modifying Alimony In Miami
Alimony is not always permanent. If a significant life change occurs, it can trigger modifications, such as:
- Job loss
- Remarriage
- Significant change in income
Our spousal support lawyers at Pacheco Perez P.A. can help you petition for changes to your alimony agreement, whether you seek an increase, reduction or termination of payments.
Your situation is unique. That is why our attorneys provide you with personalized guidance to develop the alimony agreement that works best for you and your family.
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If you need skilled Miami alimony attorneys, Pacheco Perez P.A. is here to help. Call 305-742-0063 or contact us online today to talk about your case with experienced spousal support lawyers who will advocate for your best interests.