Protecting Your Financial Future After Divorce
At St. Johns Law Group, our experienced Alimony Attorneys and Mediator is here to guide you through one of the most financially impactful elements of a divorce: spousal support (alimony).
Alimony can significantly affect your lifestyle post-divorce—often more than any other factor aside from child support. Whether you’re seeking support or being asked to pay it, we work to protect your rights, financial well-being, and future.
Alimony—also known as spousal support—is court-ordered financial support one spouse may be required to pay the other following a divorce. Alimony is not automatic, and Florida courts weigh many factors in determining:
Whether alimony is appropriate
What type of alimony to award
How much and how long it will be paid
The law recognizes that after years of investing in a marriage—raising children, supporting a partner’s career, or setting aside your own—you deserve financial fairness and security.
Florida courts may award one or more of the following types of alimony based on the needs of one party and the ability to pay by the other:
For short-term support to help a spouse regain financial independence—typically tied to an education or career training plan.
Helps with the transition from married to single life.
Provides support for a set period of time following a moderate or short-term marriage.
Awarded after a long-term marriage when a spouse lacks the ability to become self-supporting.
Monthly or Semi-Monthly Payments
Common for rehabilitative, durational, and permanent alimony
Lump-Sum Alimony
Paid all at once, especially for bridge-the-gap or property settlements
The court may impute income if a party is voluntarily unemployed or underemployed, and can order wage garnishment to ensure compliance.
When determining alimony, the court considers many factors, including:
Standard of living during the marriage
Length of the marriage
Age and physical/emotional health of each party
Financial resources and assets of each party
Time needed for education or job training
Contributions to homemaking, child rearing, and a spouse’s career
Any other factor necessary to ensure equity and justice
Alimony awards are heavily influenced by financial documentation. Our attorneys can guide you through Florida’s discovery process to uncover:
Income statements
Bank records
Tax returns
Asset disclosures
Business interests
Lifestyle analysis
You have the legal right to request documents, submit written questions (interrogatories), and even depose your spouse under oath.
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Whether you are requesting alimony or defending against a claim, having the right attorney can make all the difference. Let us help you prepare your case and advocate for a fair result.