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A new 2022 Florida Senate bill has been introduced to eliminate permanent alimony unless the parties agree otherwise (see page 7, line 181, 182). The bill, if passed, would also …
Post separation lifestyle is NOT the standard of living to be used when determining permanent alimony. Part of opinion: During the marriage the parties lived comfortably in large homes, travelled …
What statutory factors does a court consider in determining alimony? In determining whether to award alimony, the court shall first make a specific factual determination as to whether either party …
Court Opinion: Margaret Taylor v. Pamela Davis – No.1D20-561 (2021) – 1st DCA Topic: The length of the parties’ premarital relationship cannot properly be considered under section 61.08(2)(j) in awarding …
Case: Tanner v. Tanner, 1st DCA (July 1, 2021) Ruling: “In determining the amount of an alimony award, section 61.08(2), Florida Statutes, requires a trial court to consider, among other …