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In family law, alimony (also called spouse maintenance in Australia, aliment in Scotland, maintenance in the UK and Canada, and spousal support in the United States) is a legal obligation ordered by the court on an individual to provide the individual’s former spouse with financial support before or after marital separation or divorce. Note that alimony is awarded only at the discretion of the court if a particular case meets certain requirements.
HOW IS ALIMONY CALCULATED IN FLORIDA?
Alimony in Florida is calculated based upon need and ability to pay. The American Association of Matrimonial Lawyers provides a guideline, which takes 30% of the payer’s gross annual income minus 20% of the payee’s gross annual income to estimate the alimony. The court’s must look at whether the spouse requesting alimony has a need and then determine if the other spouse has the ability to satisfy, all or part, of that need. Typically, courts look at the surplus or deficit on each party’s financial affidavit when determining if alimony should be awarded. While there is no set formula for alimony in Florida, there are some guidelines provided.
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Alexsandra Simoes is the Founder and Principal Attorney at Simoes Law, P.L.L.C in the county of Palm Beach. Mrs. Simoes represents clients in all areas of family law, including dissolution of marriage, alimony, time-sharing, parenting plans, child support, establishment of paternity, enforcement or modifications, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, same sex family services, distribution of marital assets and liabilities, and many other issues. Mrs. Simoes also handles immigration law matters focusing her practice in family-based petitions, cancellation of deportation, waivers and VAWA cases.
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