How does florida determine alimony? There are two things to be aware of when a party is asking for alimony. First, the court looks the monetary need of the asking spouse, and the ability to pay of the paying spouse. If the court determines that a need and ability to pay exist, (that …
Sometimes when parties are married they choose for whatever reason not to proceed forward with a divorce but they still separate. As there is no legal separation in Florida, one method used is to file an action called “support unconnected with a divorce” in order to receive support without filing for the divorce. This is …
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Guest Blog | By Alfred Villoch III of Savage & Villoch, PLLC Generally, no. Spouses must continue to pay alimony even if they file bankruptcy. This includes the payment of past due alimony. Section 523 is entitled “Exceptions to discharge.” A person cannot discharge (or get rid) of the debts listed in that section. Subsection (a)(5) states …
I am divorced and pay alimony. Can I stop paying alimony if I file bankruptcy? Read More »
One area of divorce that may become contested during some point in divorce matters is Alimony. Alimony is a complicated area of divorce law that it is important to speak to an attorney about your options if you willing be paying alimony or if you may be receiving alimony. The Florida Statutes provide the framework for alimony rights …
