How the Length of the Marriage
Shapes the Award

Florida categorizes marriages as short-term, moderate-term, or long-term, and the category affects which types of alimony are available. A short marriage faces a higher bar for any support beyond bridge-the-gap, while a long marriage opens the door to durational or, in limited circumstances, permanent alimony.

Where a marriage falls near the boundary between categories can significantly change the outcome. Brodzki Jacobs can assess where your marriage sits and what that means for the realistic range of support.

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