More Alimony Changes

As of July 1, 2011, the Legislature again amended Florida's alimony statute (Section 61.08, Florida Statutes).  There are numerous types of alimony or spousal support, including permanent periodic, durational, temporary, and rehabilitative and there are many factors the Courts are required to use (including length of marriage and standard of living) to determine the type(s), amount, and length of the alimony award.  Because there are no "guidelines" to determine the amount of alimony as there is for child support, this makes the hiring of an experienced attorney even more important in securing your alimony obligation or defending against an alimony claim.