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How do Courts determine an award of alimony? -Legal Lotus, Miami Trial & Family Lawyers

Legal Lotus, Miami Trial & Family Lawyers Part I: First question that needs to be asked and answered is: Does the spouse asking for support have an actual need for support (alimony); AND whether the other spouse has the ability to pay support (alimony)? If the answer to these questions is YES, then you move on to the next part of the Two Part Test: Part II: Factors considered when determining the type of alimony to be awarded: If the court finds that a party has a need for alimony or maintenance and that the other party has the ability to pay alimony or maintenance, the Court will then determine the proper type and amount of alimony or maintenance. In doing so, the Court considers all relevant factors, including, but not limited to: (a) The standard of living established during the marriage. (b) The duration of the #marriage. (c) The age and the physical and emotional condition of each party. (d) The financial resources of each party, including the nonmarital and the marital assets and liabilities distributed to each. (e) The earning capacities, educational levels, vocational skills, and employability of the parties and, when applicable, the time necessary for either party to acquire sufficient education or training to enable such party to find appropriate employment. (f) The contribution of each party to the marriage, including, but not limited to, services rendered in homemaking, child care, education, and career building of the other party. (g) The responsibilities each party will have with regard to any minor children they have in common. (h) The tax treatment and consequences to both parties of any alimony award, including the designation of all or a portion of the payment as a nontaxable, nondeductible payment. (i) All sources of income available to either party, including income available to either party through investments of any asset held by that party. (j) Any other factor necessary to do equity and justice between the parties. This is found under Florida Statute § 61.08(2). Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:10 What does the court look at when determining if an award of alimony is required? 00:35 If there is need and ability to pay, what other factors are assessed? 01:08 Extra resources are included in the description! 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: Subscribe and check out our YouTube Channel at    / 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