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Jacksonville Alimony Attorney
If you are facing divorce and are concerned about alimony, our experienced Jacksonville spousal support & alimony attorneys are ready to protect your rights. Call us at (904) 396-5557 today for a free consultation.
What is Alimony?
Alimony is a court order that directs one party to pay a specific amount to the other spouse on a regular schedule for a specified time.
These alimony payments are intended to provide for the spouse and support them after divorce.
Spousal support in Jacksonville is entirely separate from the marital property division. The judge determines the amount of support according to relevant factors in the case.
Why is Alimony Ordered in a Jacksonville Divorce?
The purpose of spousal support is to provide an income supplement for support to a spouse who is a non-earner or a low-income earner. It is not meant to be a permanent, ongoing payment, but an allowance to provide support for a legally decided time period.
Jacksonville Spousal Support Has Changed Over the Years
- In Jacksonville, Florida, the gender of either spouse is no longer allowed to be considered when determining whether alimony is paid.
- Alimony may be ordered in same-sex divorce under Florida law.
- During the 1960s, 25%, or one in 4, divorces included support for the spouse. Today, around 10% of divorces include this type of support.
Factors Used to Determine Whether Alimony is Ordered
- Length of the marriage
- Age and health of each spouse
- Any income disparity between spouses
- Any child support ordered in the case
- The financial contributions provided by each spouse during the marriage
- Any non-economic contributions each spouse made during the marriage
- The standard of living, both before and after the divorce
- A realistic employability assessment for each spouse
If one spouse stayed home to take care of the family, allowing the other spouse to focus on advancing their career, that will be taken into account.
In Jacksonville, Florida, the court has considerable leeway in determining spousal support during a divorce.
You need a Florida divorce lawyer who will fight for your rights, one who knows the ins and outs of family law and alimony, so you get the outcome you deserve.
Our Jacksonville alimony lawyer, Adam Sacks, will work hard on your behalf, ensuring that you are treated fairly during your divorce process. Call us today at (904) 396-5557 for a free consultation.
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Sources:
“Spousal Support (Alimony) Basics.” family.findlaw.com https://family.findlaw.com/divorce/spousal-support-alimony-basics.html Accessed 3 August 2020.
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Law Offices of Sacks & Sacks, P.A.
1646 Emerson St. Ste B,
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 396-5557