Recent changes to Florida’s alimony law reshaped the landscape for longer-term support. Durational alimony, which lasts for a set period tied to the length of the marriage, has become the more common form, while permanent alimony is now harder to obtain and subject to stricter standards.
Understanding which form of support is realistically available in your case prevents a spouse from holding out for an award a court is unlikely to grant. An alimony lawyer in West Palm Beach can explain how the current law applies to your marriage’s length and circumstances.
