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Update: Florida House Debates Alimony Reform Bill

April 18, 2013/3 Comments/in Florida Statutes, Legislative Update //Tags: alimony, bridge-the-gap alimony, durational alimony, Florida alimony, Florida alimony laws, long term alimony, lump sum alimony, permanent periodic alimony, rehabilitative alimony, temporary alimonyby Adam B. Cordover, Attorney-at-Law

Right now, the Florida House is debating the alimony reform bill (SB-718).  You can watch the current session at the following link:

http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/VideoPlayer.aspx?eventID=2443575804_2013041204.

Update:   SB-718 has overwhelmingly passed the Florida House.

Update: Governor Scott Vetoes Senate Bill 718

Read a previous post on alimony reform for more information.

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3 replies
  1. Lin Pirretti says:
    May 2, 2013 at 12:17 pm

    Is this veto by Governor Scott for Alimony Reform completely done – I hope so I really am happy about it.
    I heardon the news last night that it has to be passed by two other groups. Is this true?
    Thanks,
    Lin

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  1. Florida Alimony Reform: Supportive Relationships | ABC Family Law Blog says:
    April 24, 2013 at 11:27 am

    […] Senate Bill 718 dealing with alimony reform and child custody reform has passed both houses of the Florida Legislature and seems likely to be signed by Governor Rick Scott, this blog will […]

  2. Florida Child Custody Reform 2013 | ABC Family Law Blog says:
    April 21, 2013 at 10:35 am

    […] ← Update: Florida House Debates Alimony Reform Bill […]

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