Understanding Alimony Modification and Termination in Florida

Alimony can be modified in Florida. Typically, a party can modify an alimony award based on retirement, a substantial change in circumstances, or the establishment of a supportive relationship. Also, in some cases, an obligation for alimony can be terminated. 

Alimony Modifications: Factors That Courts Consider

A court retains the ability to modify an alimony award. However, there are required factors that a court would take into consideration in an action for a modification of an alimony case. For instance, there must be a substantial change in circumstances. This substantial change in circumstances must not have been contemplated or foreseen at the time of the original divorce. 

Also, there has to be a permanent change in circumstances, and not a temporary change in circumstances. This last factor, however, does not apply to the issues of retirement. The law provides that a party can retire and terminate or modify alimony, but there are certain exceptions to this. 

If a party gets involved in a supportive relationship, where they live with another person, pool certain expenses, or meet other criteria, yet are not married, the court still has the power to modify or, in some cases, terminate an alimony obligation. Each case is fact-specific, so if you would like a Florida divorce attorney to discuss your particular situation in more detail and discuss some of the nuances, please do not hesitate to call now, and we will be happy to discuss your situation with you.

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