There are five categories of alimony in Florida. They are rehabilitative, temporary, durational, permanent, and bridge-the-gap support. Couples are legally allowed to discuss alimony terms, including the duration, amount, and type. The court could intervene, evaluate the circumstances, and decide if spouses fail to agree. Temporary support happens when a spouse needs financial support during a protracted divorce. The party requesting support ought to show the court that they have a need and that the other spouse has the wherewithal. A lengthy divorce process may be the anchor on which you can request temporary support. The support ends after the court dissolves the marriage. Bridge-the-gap support is only offered in a few states. It helps the recipient to meet legitimate intermediate needs as they transition to singlehood. For instance, a needy spouse could use the money to pay living expenses and settle bills as they attempt to find full-time work or for an asset to sell. The alimony has a time limit and terminates if paying spouse remarries or dies.
Rehabilitative support is popular in Florida. It is an amount awarded where a spouse could become financially independent given assistance and time to redevelop skills, work experience, and acquire an education, or training required to enter the job market. Spouses should create a defined and specific plan before the court awards rehabilitative support. Durational support and rehabilitative support share similar qualities. In both instances, the court sets the time limit. However, a rehabilitative plan is not required for durational support. Durational alimony is preferred in instances where a spouse needs support for a period after a divorce. It is appropriate for spouses who don’t meet the conditions for permanent support. The support should not last for a longer period than the marriage.
Permanent alimony is rare. The support is reserved for those who may never become self-sufficient in the future. Permanent support is often reserved for aged and disabled spouses. You can also request permanent support if your care for special needs kids. Thanks to the alimony law, needy spouses can rest assured that everything will work in their favor.
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