Florida law allows courts to award several types of alimony depending on the circumstances of the marriage and the financial positions of the parties after divorce. Bridge-the-gap alimony supports a spouse transitioning to single life for up to two years. Rehabilitative alimony funds a spouse's specific plan to become self-supporting through education or retraining. Durational alimony provides support for a set period following a marriage of any length.
The court weighs factors including the duration of the marriage, the standard of living during the marriage, each party's income and earning capacity, and the contributions each made, including nonfinancial contributions like homemaking or supporting the other spouse's career. Brodzki Jacobs helps Kissimmee divorce clients understand which alimony scenarios are realistic given those factors and builds arguments accordingly. Reach out to discuss how alimony may affect your divorce outcome.
