Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

My wife left me after being married one year and 7 months. When she left I was unemployed and have been until this past Wednesday. In total I was out of work for 10 months, I have no car or assets and we were renting. I am filing for divorce and would like to know if she will be able to get alimony from me after such a short peroiod of time. She has a son who I am not a guardian.


Asked on 1/11/10, 11:46 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

No one can make such a guarantee. Her assets and income play a part.

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Answered on 1/16/10, 12:38 pm
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

No. After such a short marriage it would be extremely unusual for the court to award alimony.

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Answered on 1/18/10, 5:37 pm
Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

I agree with Mr. Wagner. No, after such a short marriage it would have to really be extreme circumstances to allow alimony. AS to the child, if you did not adopt the child and it is not your child, then you have no obligation.

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Answered on 1/25/10, 8:37 am


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