Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

if my husband left and wants a divorce do i qualify for alimonie,i amdisabled and gets ssi,


Asked on 8/30/12, 12:28 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Elliot Goldstein Law Offices of Elliot Jay Goldstein

The amount and length of alimony is generally dependent upon the comparative financial resources of the parties, and the length of the marriage. However, even without a long-term marriage, if you are disabled you might have a strong alimony case. Much would depend on the level of your disability.

In Florida, with family law cases, depending on the parties' comparative financial resources, the Courts also have the discretion to hold one party responsible for all, or part, of the other's attorney fees and costs. In other words, if the other party has significantly stronger financial resources, do not assume that you will not be able to afford to retain an attorney.

If you opt to proceed without the assistance of counsel, be aware that you will not be entitled to a �do over� if things go badly.

The above information is provided without any consideration/payment having been received, and without full knowledge of all of the facts.

An internet inquiry is no substitution for an in-office consultation with an attorney.

Contact me to schedule a no obligation office consultation.

Sincerely, Elliot Goldstein

Law Offices of Elliot Jay Goldstein, P.A.

1587 Main St., Ste. C

Dunedin, FL 34698

Tele. No.: 727/455-6596

Law Offices of Elliot Jay Goldstein, P.A.

550 N. Reo St. Ste. 300

Tampa, FL 33609

Tele. No.: 813/810-1500

Read more
Answered on 8/30/12, 2:01 pm
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Without more information, no one can answer properly.

Read more
Answered on 8/31/12, 9:16 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody and Adoption questions and answers in Florida