Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Alimony

Alimony

A court can order alimony in Florida when it is "well-founded." A court will generally consider such factors as:

* The standard of living established during the marriage

* The duration of the marriage

* The age and physical and emotional condition of each party

* The financial resources of each party, including the nonmarital and marital assets and liability of each

* The time necessary for either party to finish education or training to find appropriate employment

* The contribution of each party to the marriage, including homemaking, child care, education and career building of the other party

* All sources of income available to either party

A court can order temporary alimony while the divorce is pending. Most maintenance is ordered for a specific length of time. Once ordered, alimony can be modified only upon a showing of a " change in circumstances."