Alimony
You deserve to ensure your financial status after your divorce. Don’t settle for anything less.
Alimony is the legal obligation of a former husband or former wife to pay their respective ex-spouse an allowance for the purpose of financial spousal support. Generally speaking, Florida courts may require the higher earner to make payments to the lower- or non-wage earner to maintain the standard of living the couple shared before the divorce.
During a marriage, both spouses become accustomed to a certain lifestyle. In some situations, this means one spouse works a traditional job and brings home a paycheck. The other spouse raises the children and maintains the household. In other scenarios, one spouse works a second job so the other spouse can go to school. During the divorce, the spouse who supported the other during their education may feel entitled to compensation. These are examples of the circumstances that can lead to alimony cases, resulting in several types of payment:
Permanent Alimony
This type of alimony is permanent and is intended to maintain a standard of living that existed before the divorce. A judge must state in their ruling for permanent alimony why another form of alimony would not be sufficient. The most common reason is that the person receiving the alimony is unable to become self-sufficient.
Temporary Alimony
Temporary alimony is typically awarded only while the divorce is pending. When it is finalized, temporary alimony ends.
Rehabilitative Alimony
Rehabilitative alimony gives a spouse a time frame for receiving alimony, during which they must find a way to become self-supporting. This is another type of short-term alimony.
Reimbursement Alimony
When a judge orders reimbursement alimony, it addresses only a specific duration of time or expense incurred by the ex-spouse. For example, it may arise when one spouse has supported the other while they were pursuing a college degree.
You Deserve Kemp Law – When Results Matter
No one deserves to struggle financially after a divorce, especially after giving so much time and effort to a marriage. It’s time to stand up for yourself and seek the alimony that will help you move forward. The Tampa Bay alimony attorneys at Kemp Law are your best legal partner during this challenging time.
You deserve the kind of professional, personalized help we provide. We handle alimony cases throughout the Tampa Bay region, serving the surrounding area from six convenient locations, including Pasco, Clearwater, Hernando, Westshore, Tampa and Carrollwood.
Contact us for a consultation about your alimony case. We’re here to assist you today.
