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Distinguishing the different types of Alimony in Florida - Legal Lotus, Miami Trial & Family Lawyers

Legal Lotus, Miami Trial & Family Lawyers Florida recognizes the following types of alimony: (1) bridge-the-gap; (2) rehabilitative; (3) durational; or (4) permanent in nature or any combination of these forms of alimony What do you need to establish to request alimony? A need by one spouse, and the ability to pay by the other. Is there a need for alimony by one spouse, and does the other spouse have the ability to pay? If the answer to these questions is YES, then you may be entitled to an award of alimony. After a need for support and the ability to pay support is established, the Court looks at several factors to consider what type of alimony will be awarded, like the length of the marriage. Types of alimony: 1. Bridge-the-gap alimony may be awarded to assist a spouse in making the transition from being married to being single. This type of alimony is designed to assist a party with legitimate identifiable short-term needs. #Bridge-the-gap alimony is properly awarded when a spouse is employed, has more than adequate employment skills, and needs nothing to be "rehabilitated" to, other than to ease his or her transition from a married to a single status. 2. Rehabilitative alimony may be awarded to assist a spouse in establishing the capacity for self-support through either: (1) the redevelopment of previous skills or credentials; or (2) the acquisition of education, training, or work experience necessary to develop appropriate employment skills or credentials. There must be a specific and defined #rehabilitative plan included as a part of any order awarding rehabilitative alimony. 3. Durational alimony may be awarded when permanent periodic alimony is inappropriate. The purpose of durational alimony is to provide a spouse with economic assistance for a set period of time. This type of alimony may be awarded in marriages of short or moderate duration or following a long-term marriage where there is no ongoing need for support on a permanent basis. An award of durational alimony instead of permanent alimony is inappropriate for the spouse of a moderate-term marriage if he or she proves that he or she lacks the actual capacity for self-support and the potential to develop that capacity. An award of #durational #alimony terminates upon the death of either party or upon the remarriage of the party receiving alimony. 4. Permanent alimony may be awarded to provide for the needs and necessities of life as they were while married established to a spouse that lacks the financial ability to meet his or her needs and necessities of life following a divorce. An award of permanent alimony terminates upon the death of either party or upon the remarriage of the party receiving alimony. An award of permanent alimony requires specific findings of fact. #Permanent alimony is improper if spouse who requests alimony fails to show that he or she is permanently unable to become self-sustaining. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:10 What is alimony? 00:15 How do you qualify for alimony? 00:39 What are the types of alimony in Florida? 01:05 Typically, what kind of alimony is awarded in a short term marriage? 02:10 What is durational alimony? What kind of marriages does it apply to? 02:34 What is considered a long-term marriage? 02:40 Can you request support for longer than the marriage lasted? 03:03 What happens to alimony if you remarry or circumstances change in Florida? 03:31 Reach out to us for questions on alimony! Have more questions? Let us know by sending an email to questions@legallotus.legal and we will do our best to develop content directed to your question. For more information: Check out and subscribe to our YouTube Channel:    / annafernandezesq   Check out our blog at http://www.legallotus.com Follow us on Instagram at   / legallotus   Like us on Facebook at   / legallotus   Visit our website at http://www.legallotus.legal Shop our Legal Templates at https://www.etsy.com/shop/LegalLotusF... No Attorney-Client Relationship or Legal Advice: Communication of information by, in, to or through this video and webpage and your receipt or use of it: (1) is not provided in the course of and does not create or constitute an attorney-client relationship; (2) is not intended as a solicitation; (3) is not intended to convey or constitute legal advice; and (4) is not a substitute for obtaining legal advice from a qualified attorney. You should not act upon any such information without first seeking qualified professional counsel on your specific matter. The hiring of an attorney is an important decision that should not be based solely upon website or video communications or advertisements. Feel free to contact us if you need legal assistance. #LegalLotus #FamilyLawyers #Divorce #TrialLawyers #FloridaLaw