Alimony & Spousal Support

Advocating for Fair Spousal Support

Alimony, or spousal support, can significantly impact both parties' financial futures after divorce. Whether you're seeking support to maintain your standard of living or defending against excessive demands, Attorney Gustavo E. Frances provides strategic representation tailored to your situation.

Types of Alimony in Florida

• Temporary Alimony: Support paid during the divorce process to maintain the status quo.
• Bridge-the-Gap Alimony: Short-term support (up to 2 years) to help a spouse transition to single life.
• Rehabilitative Alimony: Support for a specific period to allow a spouse to gain education, training, or work experience.
• Durational Alimony: Support for a set period, not exceeding the length of the marriage.
• Permanent Alimony: Ongoing support in cases of long marriages where other forms are insufficient.

Factors Courts Consider

Florida courts evaluate many factors when determining alimony:

• Duration of the marriage
• Standard of living established during the marriage
• Each spouse's financial resources
• Earning capacities, education, and employability
• Contributions to the marriage (including homemaking)
• Age and health of each party
• All sources of income available to either party

Our Alimony Services

• Seeking Alimony: Building a strong case for appropriate spousal support.
• Defending Against Alimony: Challenging excessive or unwarranted alimony claims.
• Alimony Modification: Adjusting support when circumstances change.
• Alimony Termination: Ending support when legally appropriate.
• Enforcement: Collecting unpaid alimony through legal action.

Protect Your Financial Future

Alimony decisions made during your divorce will affect your finances for years. Contact us today for a free consultation to discuss your spousal support concerns.