Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
In the matter of divorce does it matter as for as distribution for the husband in the number of years married being 16 or 17 when the wife files.
Asked on 11/14/16, 6:25 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert McCall
Law Office of Robert McCall
Florida statute Chapter 61 allows a court to presume alimony is needed if a marriage lasts in excess of 17 years.
Answered on 11/14/16, 1:10 pm
John Smitten
Carey and Leisure
17 years or longer is presumed by law to be a long term marriage.
Answered on 11/15/16, 1:46 am