Alimony

Fort Lauderdale Alimony Attorney

While you want to make sure your rights are protected in your divorce settlement, the right plan should be fair to both you and your spouse. At the Fort Lauderdale Law Office of Serena Carroll, we can help you determine whether you or your spouse is eligible for alimony and how it will affect the overall outcome of your plan.

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Unless specified otherwise in a prenuptial agreement, alimony is based on the length of your marriage. However, spousal support is also dependent on other factors such as age and health. In court, a judge will often award rehabilitative alimony to help the supported spouse get the degree or training they need to get back on their feet after divorce. Alimony can be paid out in many different types of plans, including lump sums.

If you are relatively young and have worked at least part time, the judge will most likely deny alimony payments, approving only child support. Except in special circumstances, such as infidelity, Florida law does not consider the behavior of either party to be a factor in spousal support.

Alimony in Long-Term Marriages

Any marriage over fifteen years is considered a long-term marriage under Florida law. If you are over forty-five or you have been in a long-term marriage, you will be entered into an alimony plan until the receiving party gets remarried or dies. If you live with someone rather than marry, in order to preserve your alimony, it may be cut off by the state.

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Your life is about to undergo a major change. In some cases the state of Florida will call for alimony or spousal maintenance in order to facilitate that change as smoothly as possible for you and your spouse. At the Fort Lauderdale Law Office of Serena Carroll, we can make sure you are entered into a fair alimony plan. Contact us today for a free initial consultation with an alimony lawyer.

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