Tampa Alimony Attorney
Frequently Asked Questions
What is alimony?
Alimony is generally defined as a legal financial arrangement between two people who were previously married in which one spouse pays a specified amount to the other. The state of Florida does not discriminate between men and women, and both husband and wife are eligible to receive spousal support if circumstances deem necessity.
What is palimony?
Palimony is a term that was coined in the 1970s to describe support given from one person to another after the end of a non-marital relationship. The state of Florida does not recognize palimony and you cannot sue for support in a family court if you were not legally married.
How much alimony can I expect after my divorce?
This is not a question that can easily be answered without an extensive investigation of your current financial situation in your marriage. If you have questions about alimony or divorce, a Tampa alimony attorney at the Law Offices of Givens Divorce Law Group can meet with you in person and discuss your unique circumstances. Every divorce is different and every family has diverse circumstances that deserve more than a pat answer.
What are the different types of alimony in Florida?
There are several different types of spousal support:
- Temporary Alimony – Awarded during the divorce until a more permanent arrangement can be reached.
- Permanent Alimony – Also called permanent periodic alimony, this type of spousal support is awarded after long-term marriages and is usually a monthly payment to the dependent spouse.
- Rehabilitative Alimony – This is awarded when one spouse needs to get back up to the level of income that he or she is capable of – usually involving an amount of time it would take to finish education, job training, job certification or some other type of similar circumstance.
- Transitional Alimony – Usually this type of support is a one-time payment to aid the dependent spouse with the transition to single life.
- Lump Sum Alimony – This is when a permanent alimony amount is paid in one lump sum. It can also refer to assets or property division, although this is not technically alimony.
If I want to change my alimony arrangement, what can I do?
If you want to modify your spousal support arrangement, you should speak with a Tampa modification of alimony attorney immediately to determine the best course of action. The Florida courts will want to see a change of circumstances that indicate that a modification would be necessary. A lawyer at Givens Divorce Law Group can work with you to determine whether a modification of alimony is necessary and/or possible.
Contact a Tampa alimony attorney at Givens Divorce Law Group to discuss your alimony legal issues in Florida.