Spousal Support Matters in Florida
Spousal support can be among the most complex and highly contested matters in divorce proceedings. When facing these issues in a divorce, it is essential to work with an attorney who has the experience and skill to protect your interests.
At Hobby Law, P.A., I resolve financial support issues for my clients in the most amicable way I can, using mediation or alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods whenever possible. I find that this approach saves my clients the time, cost and stress of litigation. However, many cases end up being too contentious or difficult to resolve outside of the courtroom. As a former prosecuting attorney, I am able and ready to protect my clients' interests in litigation, as well.
Spousal Support
Spousal support, often called alimony, is money that one spouse pays to the other spouse to cover essential living expenses and other costs. Major changes have occurred in recent years in the laws regulating spousal support. The court is more flexible than ever in the effort to make spousal support and maintenance agreements as equitable as possible on a case-by-case basis.
Florida divorce courts take a much more critical look at the factors that go into determining spousal support, which include:
- The duration of the marriage
- The relative earning abilities of the parties
- The need of one party compared to the ability of the other party to pay
Spousal support is one of the most complex issues in a divorce, with the least amount of solid answers in the early stages of the process. These issues are subject to debate, and they should be handled carefully. I take a strategic approach to handling spousal support matters for my clients, providing honest evaluations and communicating with my clients throughout the process.
Contact a Clermont Alimony Lawyer ∙ 800-99-HOBBYCall 888-99-HOBBY (888-994-6229) in central Florida or contact Hobby Law, P.A., online to schedule a consultation.
