TAMPA FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY
Florida Alimony (Spousal Support) Lawyer
Alimony is awarded at the discretion of the court according to the facts of the particular case. The purpose of alimony is to provide what is necessary for the support of the former spouse, which may be the husband or wife. The following are the various types of alimony:
a. Lump-Sum Alimony – Is a single payment made after a divorce, and paid over a fixed period of time.
b. Permanent Periodic Alimony – Is generally paid on a monthly basis, may be deemed non-modifiable, has tax ramifications, and is terminable upon the happening of certain events. As of July 1, 2005, new legislation may impact this type of alimony award.
c. Rehabilitative Alimony – Is designed to help former spouse become self-supporting.
d. Temporary Alimony or Bridge-the-Gap Alimony – Is generally awarded for the duration of divorce proceedings.
Some marital partners have sacrificed their careers for their family and need long term support. Some are professionals and may only need a lump sum payment to help them restart their lives. As a caring Family Law Attorney I understand that every situation is different and that each marital partner has specific spousal support needs that have to be addressed during a divorce. I take the time to negotiate spousal support that is appropriate for his or her situation.
In some situations, one or both parties may attempt to hide income and assets to prevent the other from receiving the necessary amount of alimony. If this occurs, I have access to private investigators who dedicate their time to obtaining the information needed to determine the right amount of alimony needed. I have a successful track record of managing spousal support matters for my clients. It is important to have a top alimony attorney to advise you on cost of living, retirement assets, length of marriage, and economic status effects alimony award or obligations.
Do you need alimony or a spousal support order? Contact us today for a free consultation and complete review of your case.
The Florida court provides for changes to be made in alimony (spousal support) orders when substantial changes occur in your life which affect the ability to pay alimony as ordered by the court, or conversely, changes which affect your need for continued spousal support. An unofficial agreement reached between parties will not be held up in court even if both are in agreement of the need for change. Tampa Family Law Attorney Mark G. Rodriguez is experienced in helping his clients achieve successful outcomes in their modification of alimony orders.