Key Takeaways

• Florida alimony is based primarily on two questions: whether one spouse has a need for support and whether the other spouse has the ability to pay.
• Florida law also considers factors such as the length of the marriage, the marital standard of living, each spouse’s contributions, and future earning ability.
• Florida now has statutory limits on the maximum duration and amount of alimony a court may order.
• In a traditional divorce, a judge decides alimony after a public fight. In a Collaborative Divorce, you and your spouse can create a customized support plan that better fits your family’s needs in a private setting.

Introduction

If you’re wondering how alimony works in a Florida divorce, you’re not alone. Alimony is one of the most misunderstood aspects of divorce, and many people are surprised to learn that there is no simple formula that guarantees what someone will pay or receive.

In the video below, Florida Collaborative Divorce attorney Adam B. Cordover explains how Florida courts evaluate alimony, the statutory limits that may apply, and why many couples choose the Collaborative Divorce process to create support arrangements that better fit their lives.

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