Looks like there is a cease-fire in the fight against permanent alimony, as legislators retreat from bill revision for 2014. Supporters plan to "push it" for another year, though, so it should be back on our radar again. Read more at the following link:
http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/03/06/3974192/senator-no-alimony-reform.html
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Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Monday, May 21, 2012
Happy Marriage!
This week's article isn't about the usual Orlando family law problems we discuss like divorce, or child support, or any other unfortunate legal problem. It's a series of tips on how to never have to deal with any of those issues. This week's article reminds us all of what's truly important and what our priorities should be. After all, there's more to family law than the bad things...if you need an Orlando lawyer to draft a will or help with step-parent adoption, by all means, let me know! Enjoy this little breath of fresh air!
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Monday, March 5, 2012
Proposed Bill Would Make It More Difficult To Award Alimony Based on Claims of Adultery
Hello from the Orlando, FL Law Offices of Jennifer T. Dane!
This week we wanted to discuss some news and topics regarding alimony. Here's some background:
Florida Statute 61.08 discusses Alimony and how the award is figured in Florida. Unlike child support there is no statutory formula for an award of alimony. There is a two part test that must first be passed before an award can be made, 1. Need of the spouse requesting alimony 2. Ability to pay on the part of the payee spouse. Once this test has passed muster then the court moves on to a list of factors enumerated in subsection (2) of the statute which includes standards of living during the marriage, duration of the marriage, age of the parties, financial recourses… ect. In subsection (1) it states “ The court may consider the adultery of either spouse and the circumstances thereof in determining the amount of alimony…” Because Florida is a no fault state meaning we do not care why you want a divorce or who caused it adultery in only one of many factors that may be taken into consideration when awarding alimony. However the proposed legislation discussed in the article above will make it increasingly difficult for alimony to be awarded based on claims of adultery.
Here is the link to the original article, found on the Orlando Sentinel's online news site: http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2011-11-19/news/os-scott-maxwell-divorce-alimony-112011-20111119_1_alimony-divorce-legislator
Please let us know if you have any questions about Orlando alimony or legal services in general!
Sincerely,
The Law Office of Jennifer T. Dane, P.A.
2431 Lee Rd.
Winter Park, FL 32789
(407) 260-0500
jdane@JenniferDaneLaw.com
http://www.jenniferdanelaw.com/
This week we wanted to discuss some news and topics regarding alimony. Here's some background:
Florida Statute 61.08 discusses Alimony and how the award is figured in Florida. Unlike child support there is no statutory formula for an award of alimony. There is a two part test that must first be passed before an award can be made, 1. Need of the spouse requesting alimony 2. Ability to pay on the part of the payee spouse. Once this test has passed muster then the court moves on to a list of factors enumerated in subsection (2) of the statute which includes standards of living during the marriage, duration of the marriage, age of the parties, financial recourses… ect. In subsection (1) it states “ The court may consider the adultery of either spouse and the circumstances thereof in determining the amount of alimony…” Because Florida is a no fault state meaning we do not care why you want a divorce or who caused it adultery in only one of many factors that may be taken into consideration when awarding alimony. However the proposed legislation discussed in the article above will make it increasingly difficult for alimony to be awarded based on claims of adultery.
Here is the link to the original article, found on the Orlando Sentinel's online news site: http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2011-11-19/news/os-scott-maxwell-divorce-alimony-112011-20111119_1_alimony-divorce-legislator
Please let us know if you have any questions about Orlando alimony or legal services in general!
Sincerely,
The Law Office of Jennifer T. Dane, P.A.
2431 Lee Rd.
Winter Park, FL 32789
(407) 260-0500
jdane@JenniferDaneLaw.com
http://www.jenniferdanelaw.com/
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