Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

No, but length of the marriage is the most important factor in receiving an award of permanent periodic alimony. Permanent alimony is almost never awarded in a marriage that isn't "long term," which is anywhere between 12 and 20 years, depending in which part of Florida your divorce occurs.

Not necessarily. There are a lot of factors in receiving alimony, which length of time is the primary factor. However, there is rehabilitative alimony, lump sum alimony, permanent periodic alimony. The other factors a. The standard of living established during the marriage. b. The duration of the marriage.c. The age and the physical and emotional condition of each party. d. The financial resources of each party, the non-marital and the marital assets and liabilities distributed to each.e. When applicable, the time necessary for either party to acquire sufficient education or training to enable such party to find appropriate employment. f. The contribution of each party to the marriage, including but not limited to, services rendered in homemaking, child care, education, and career building of the other party. g. All sources of income available to either party.