Alimony or Spousal Support

Alimony is financial support paid from one spouse to the other.  It can be paid in one payment or in installments. In order for a Court to award any type of alimony, there has to be a need for the alimony and an ability to pay it.

There are four types of alimony in Florida.

• Bridge the Gap Alimony is intended for short-term marriages in which a party needs support in transitioning from married to single life.
• Rehabilitative Alimony assists a party to make them better able to contribute to their own financial support.  For example, support paid to assist a party with education, work skills, vocational training, etc.  It requires a specific rehabilitative plan.
• Durational Alimony is available when permanent periodic alimony is not appropriate. It is designed to provide economic support for a set time for short or moderate-term marriages.
• Permanent Alimony is intended to provide for the needs and necessities of a party who lacks the ability to provide for themselves.  It is featured primarily in long-term marriages.

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